Adjustment experiences of adolescents living with well-controlled type 1 diabetes using closed-loop technology.

Aim: This study aimed to obtain an in-depth understanding of the experiences of adolescents with well-controlled type 1 diabetes who were adjusting to closed-loop technology.

Method: Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) was conducted. Five participants (aged 15-18) were recruited from the Centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology in Parktown, South Africa, to participate in semi-structured interviews about their experiences of adjusting to closed-loop technology.

Reviewing identity development in young people living with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus.

Introduction: Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) is a chronic condition increasing among young people. Identity development occurs during an individual's life and can be significantly influenced by a chronic disease such as T1DM. We have critically reviewed the relevant scientific literature to understand young people's identity development with T1DM.

Validation of the parents' version of the KINDL and Kiddy Parents questionnaire in a South African context.

Background: This study aimed to assess the usefulness of the parent version of the KINDL and the additional items of the Kiddy Parents questionnaire in the South-African context and to validate it as an appropriate tool for measuring health-related quality of life (HRQoL).

Method: The ExAMIN Youth SA study was designed to investigate lifestyle behaviours, including psychosocial factors that may adversely impact on cardiovascular health of children. Construct validity was examined by using exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, while internal consistency was tested by Cronbach's alpha.

Exploring the thoughts, emotions, and behaviours related to the self-management practices of adults with type 2 diabetes.

This qualitative research study explored the thoughts, emotions, and behaviours of adults aged between 35 and 45 who managed their type 2 diabetes effectively and adults who struggled with diabetes self-management in a South African setting. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 17 adults who engaged in either successful self-management or who struggled with self-management. Effective management was characterised by an HbA1c level of 8% or lower.

The Association Between Serum Vancomycin Level and Clinical Outcome in Patients With Peritoneal Dialysis Associated Peritonitis.

Introduction: Intraperitoneal (IP) vancomycin is often first-line empiric therapy and then maintenance therapy for peritoneal dialysis (PD) peritonitis. However, how vancomycin serum levels correlate with clinical outcomes remains unclear.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective single-center adult cohort study of 98 patients with PD peritonitis treated with IP vancomycin between January 2016 and May 2022.