Table 2.

Art therapy

Study	Objective	Type	Key findings	Age range
Vanellli et al. [20]	To study the effectiveness of drawing to test knowledge of diabetes in children with diabetes	Qualitative study (n = 68)	Drawing was an effective method to test children on their understanding of diabetes and related self-management techniques	5–14 years
Macdonald et al. [21]	To study the use of art therapy to assist in the transition of youth from paediatric to adult diabetic care	Qualitative study (n = 12)	Art therapy was helpful in reducing emotional stress	15–25 years
Harel et al. [22]	To evaluate the effect of art therapy in youth with poorly controlled type 1 diabetes	Retrospective report (n = 29)	Art therapy was found to improve disease management through improved compliance	6–14 years