[Chronic illness and body image construction, the aesthetic concern of the adolescent]

Abstract

Chronic illnesses, such as diabetes, have an impact on the body, but also on the psyche, disturbing the body image of the child or adolescent. This must be integrated into their"growing up process". To this end, health care professionals specialising in these populations provide the most appropriate support during these periods of doubt and uncertainty.

Keywords: body image; care plan; diabetes; diabète; estime de soi; image corporelle; projet de soins; safety; self-esteem; sécurité.