Lifestyle Changes After a Diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes
Conclusion.
In this population-based study, participants with incident type 2 diabetes reported only minimal changes in their lifestyle factors after receiving their diagnosis. (Source: Diabetes Spectrum)
Source: Diabetes Spectrum - February 14, 2017 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Chong, S.; Ding, D.; Byun, R.; Comino, E.; Bauman, A.; Jalaludin, B. Tags: Feature Articles Source Type: research
Empowerment-Based Diabetes Self-Management Education to Maintain Glycemic Targets During Ramadan Fasting in People With Diabetes Who Are on Conventional Insulin: A Feasibility Study
Conclusion.
Ramadan fasting is feasible for people with diabetes who are on a multiple daily injection insulin regimen and participate in the EPPWD. The number of hypoglycemic events per month declined with the attainment of DSME. (Source: Diabetes Spectrum)
Source: Diabetes Spectrum - February 14, 2017 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Eid, Y. M.; Sahmoud, S. I.; Abdelsalam, M. M.; Eichorst, B. Tags: Feature Articles Source Type: research
Perceptions of Adolescent Patients of the "Lived Experience" of Type 1 Diabetes
This study shows that the quality of care provided for adolescent patients with type 1 diabetes is failing to meet their expectations and falls short of the essential standards commensurate with current health care policy. Improvements in long-term care management for these patients require changes in both patients’ and professionals’ understanding of the disease and of the ways it is managed. (Source: Diabetes Spectrum)
Source: Diabetes Spectrum - February 14, 2017 Category: Endocrinology Authors: King, K. M.; King, P. J.; Nayar, R.; Wilkes, S. Tags: Feature Articles Source Type: research
Provider Decisions and Patient Outcomes After Premature Metformin Discontinuation
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of alternative antihyperglycemic therapy after discontinuation of metformin due to documented declining renal function. This retrospective, single-site study evaluated patients who had metformin discontinued between 1 January 1999 and 30 September 2013. Medical records were evaluated for documented adverse events, subsequent glycemic control, and costs associated with the alternative therapy. Patients served as their own controls. A total of 179 patients met study entry criteria, and their peak A1C was significantly higher within the year after metformin discontinuation...
Source: Diabetes Spectrum - February 14, 2017 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Bradley, J. N.; Edwards, K. L.; Gunter, J. T.; Weideman, R. A.; Kelly, K. C. Tags: Feature Articles Source Type: research
Commentary: The Effect of Words on Health and Diabetes
This article discusses the effect of words on diabetes. People with diabetes are exposed to the language health care professionals (HCPs) use, in both speaking and writing, and those words may contribute to an already stressful illness experience. Language is a significant part of every person’s context, and context shapes experience. There is evidence that words can affect responses to health-related situations and may even lead to a stress response. HCPs often discuss delivering diabetes care in an empowerment model, and so far that has not included using language that is consistent with the approach. Awareness is ...
Source: Diabetes Spectrum - February 14, 2017 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Dickinson, J. K. Tags: Feature Articles Source Type: research
Illness-Specific Risk-Taking in Adolescence: A Missing Piece of the Nonadherence Puzzle for Youth With Type 1 Diabetes?
This article reviews current models of general risk-taking and their implications for diabetes management. The authors argue that illness-specific risk-taking may be an important, understudied aspect of illness management that can inform future studies and treatment of nonadherence in adolescents with type 1 diabetes. (Source: Diabetes Spectrum)
Source: Diabetes Spectrum - February 14, 2017 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Wasserman, R.; Anderson, B. J.; Schwartz, D. D. Tags: Feature Articles Source Type: research
A Providers Perspective on the Management of Diabetes From Preschool Through the Teen Years
(Source: Diabetes Spectrum)
Source: Diabetes Spectrum - November 14, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Ahern, J. A. H. Tags: Lifestyle and Behavior Source Type: research
Recognizing and Appropriately Treating Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults
(Source: Diabetes Spectrum)
Source: Diabetes Spectrum - November 14, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Authors: ONeal, K. S.; Johnson, J. L.; Panak, R. L. Tags: Pharmacy and Therapeutics Source Type: research
Several Aspects of Internet and Web-Based Technology in Diabetes Management
(Source: Diabetes Spectrum)
Source: Diabetes Spectrum - November 14, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Spearson, C. L.; Mistry, A. Tags: Care Innovations Source Type: research
Nutrition Considerations for Microbiota Health in Diabetes
(Source: Diabetes Spectrum)
Source: Diabetes Spectrum - November 14, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Jardine, M. Tags: Nutrition FYI Source Type: research
Management of Adults With Diabetes and Cognitive Problems
(Source: Diabetes Spectrum)
Source: Diabetes Spectrum - November 14, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Hopkins, R.; Shaver, K.; Weinstock, R. S. Tags: From Research to Practice Source Type: research
Cognition in Adults and Older Adults With Type 1 Diabetes: Chicken or Egg?
IN BRIEF Cognitive impairment and cognitive decline are common in adults with type 1 diabetes. Although several diabetes-related variables have been associated with cognitive functioning in both cross-sectional and longitudinal studies, inconsistencies remain. This is particularly true in older adults. Cognitive impairment appears to be both a consequence of and a risk factor for poor diabetes self-management and associated glycemic outcomes. Interventions such as cognitive compensatory strategies, assistive technology, and simplified treatment regimens may limit the impact of cognitive impairment on self-management in adu...
Source: Diabetes Spectrum - November 14, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Chaytor, N. S. Tags: From Research to Practice Source Type: research
Type 2 Diabetes, Cognition, and Dementia in Older Adults: Toward a Precision Health Approach
IN BRIEF There has been a concurrent dramatic rise in type 2 diabetes and dementia in the United States, and type 2 diabetes shares common genetic and environmental risk factors and underlying pathology with both vascular and Alzheimer’s dementias. Given the ability to identify this at-risk population and a variety of potential targeted treatments, type 2 diabetes represents a promising focus for a precision health approach to reduce the impact of cognitive decline and dementia in older adults. (Source: Diabetes Spectrum)
Source: Diabetes Spectrum - November 14, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Cholerton, B.; Baker, L. D.; Montine, T. J.; Craft, S. Tags: From Research to Practice Source Type: research
Screening of Neurocognitive and Executive Functioning in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults With Type 1 Diabetes
(Source: Diabetes Spectrum)
Source: Diabetes Spectrum - November 14, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Wasserman, R. M.; Anderson, B. J.; Schwartz, D. D. Tags: From Research to Practice Source Type: research
Cognition and Type 1 Diabetes in Children and Adolescents
This article summarizes the existing literature examining the impact of glycemic extremes on cognitive function and brain structure in youth with type 1 diabetes and points out areas for future research. (Source: Diabetes Spectrum)
Source: Diabetes Spectrum - November 14, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Cato, A.; Hershey, T. Tags: From Research to Practice Source Type: research
