Vaccination adherence to influenza, pneumococcal and hepatitis B virus in adult type 1 diabetes mellitus patients.

Aim: To document adherence to influenza, pneumococcal and hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccination programme in adult type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) patients.

Materials And Methods: Observational retrospective study using data obtained from computerized clinical records. We contacted all adult T1DM registered in our database from a tertiary diabetes care hospital.

Liraglutide vs. lixisenatide in obese type 2 diabetes mellitus patients: What effect should we expect in routine clinical practice?

Aim: Liraglutide and lixisenatide improved glycemic control, weight and cardiovascular risk factors (CVRF) in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients. Our objective was to analyze clinical efficacy and safety differences in routine clinical practice.

Methods: A 24-week prospective observational study to compare the effect of liraglutide versus lixisenatide in obese T2DM patients in routine clinical practice.

[Satisfaction and quality of life evaluation in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus treated using continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion compared with multiple daily injections].

Objective: To assess the quality of life (QOL) and satisfaction (SF) in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) treated with continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) compared with multiple daily insulin injections (MDI).

Method: A descriptive study was conducted to assess the QOL and SF of 68 patients on CSII or MDI treatment (1:2). The instruments used were, the Spanish version of the Diabetes Quality of Life (EsDQOL) specific for diabetes related QOL, SF-36 for general QOL, and the Diabetes Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire (DTSQ) for SF evaluation.