Publications by authors named "Margaret H C Withington"

Objective: Sleep and circadian disturbances emerge as novel factors influencing glycemic control in type 1 diabetes (T1D). We aimed to explore the associations among sleep, behavioral circadian parameters, self-care, and glycemic parameters in T1D.

Methods: Seventy-six non-shift-working adult T1D patients participated.

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Background: The school food environment is a critically important area to target the health of millions of students, especially those experiencing food insecurity. However, both students and caregivers have noted significant barriers to participation in the school meal program, including taste, lunchroom experience, and limited availability of fresh, healthy foods. There is a lack of qualitative research which considers both caregiver and adolescent perspectives, particularly among youth of color.

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Food insecurity, or limited access to nutritious foods, is a significant public health concern especially among vulnerable populations including infants and young children in low-income households. While literature to date has thoroughly examined the psychological and behavioral impacts of food insecurity on children, no known study to date has specifically synthesized the literature exploring the relationship between food insecurity and physiological health outcomes during early childhood. The purpose of this study was to review the literature on physiological health outcomes associated with food insecurity during early childhood among children aged 0-5 years in developed countries.

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