Improving screening for cystic fibrosis-related diabetes at a pediatric cystic fibrosis program.

Objective: Despite guidelines recommending an annual oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) for all patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) aged ≥ 10 years, screening rates for cystic fibrosis-related diabetes (CFRD) remained low at our center. The aim of this project was to implement an outpatient system to provide effective, evidence-based screening for CFRD at a pediatric CF program.

Methods: Development of a system to improve outpatient screening for CFRD included structured education, communication with families, and processes for scheduling laboratory appointments.

Role of sleep timing in caloric intake and BMI.

Sleep duration has been linked to obesity and there is also an emerging literature in animals demonstrating a relationship between the timing of feeding and weight regulation. However, there is a paucity of research evaluating timing of sleep and feeding on weight regulation in humans. The goal of this study was to evaluate the role of sleep timing in dietary patterns and BMI.