Humor and A1C: the interaction between humor and diabetes control

Abstract There is increasing evidence of specific medical and psychological benefits associated with humor within diabetes populations. The maintaining good control are also well established. more general relationship between however remains unexplored. purpose this study was to examine if there a difference people an A1C ≤ 6.99% versus those ≥7.0% on four disparate types humor. sample consisted 284 participants, 65.5% type 1 diabetes, 68.3% female, 89.1% Caucasian, 68.7% college educated. Participants completed the Humor Styles Questionnaire (HSQ) were divided into two groups, ≥ 7.0%. group scored significantly higher both positive humor, affiliative ( P < 0.01) self-enhancing 0.05). no significant participants either negative aggressive > 0.05) or self-defeating Results indicate that (A1C 6.99%) These findings provide association American Diabetes Association recommended levels styles. Implications regarding discussed.