Publications by authors named "Shintarou Okamura"
OBJECTIVE To assess the correlations between serum bilirubin levels and diabetic nephropathy development and progression in type 2 diabetic patients. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS Longitudinal data were obtained from 2,511 type 2 diabetic patients registered in a Japanese diabetes registry. To assess the independent correlations between serum bilirubin levels and either the development or progression of diabetic nephropathy, we used logistic regression analysis adjusted for potential confounders.
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- The study aimed to examine how well patients with type 2 diabetes in Japan adhered to their insulin regimens and its impact on glycemic control.
- Researchers analyzed data from 1,441 insulin-treated patients, finding that 70.6% reported high adherence, and those with higher adherence had a better chance of maintaining good glycemic control compared to those with lower adherence.
- The positive association between adherence and glycemic control was significant in patients under 65 but not in those 65 and older, suggesting the need for more research on insulin dosing adjustments based on self-reported adherence among younger patients.