Publications by authors named "T Varimo"

Aims: This study investigates the influence of the automated insulin delivery system (AID) on glycaemic control in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes (T1D) who do not reach optimal glycaemic control with traditional treatment options.

Materials And Methods: All the patients aged 7 to 16 years with T1D who initiated the AID system between 24 October 2020 and 5 January 2022 in the Helsinki University Hospital and had haemoglobin A1C (HbA1c) levels above 53 mmol/mol/7.0% (N = 79) were included.

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Objective: Recent studies suggest that boys enter puberty at a younger age, and the incidence of male central precocious puberty (CPP) is increasing. In this study, we explore the incidence of male CPP and identify key clinical and auxological indicators for organic CPP (OCPP).

Design: A retrospective registry-based study.

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Aims: To investigate whether the positive effects on glycaemic outcomes of 3-month automated insulin delivery (AID) achieved in 2- to 6-year-old children endure over an extended duration and how AID treatment affects time in tight range (TITR), defined as 3.9-7.8 mmol/L.

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Article Synopsis
  • Constitutional delay of growth and puberty (CDGP) is a common cause of delayed puberty in healthy boys, often leading to psychosocial issues that may warrant medical treatment.* -
  • A study involving 22 boys with CDGP compared the effects of treatments (aromatase inhibitor letrozole vs. testosterone) on their health-related quality of life (HRQoL) over 12 months, using a validated 16D assessment tool.* -
  • Results showed that while CDGP boys had similar overall HRQoL scores to their peers initially, they were less satisfied with their physical appearance; after treatment, their appearance satisfaction significantly improved, aligning their HRQoL with that of age-matched boys.*
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The safety and impact of the advanced hybrid closed-loop (AHCL) system on glycemic outcome in 2- to 6-year-old children with type 1 diabetes and the diabetes distress of caregivers were evaluated. This was an open-label prospective study ( = 35) with historical controls matched by treatment unit, diabetes duration, age, gender, and baseline treatment modality. The inclusion criteria were (1) type 1 diabetes diagnosis >6 months, (2) total daily dose of insulin ≥8 U/day, (3) HbA1c <10% (85 mmol/mol), and (4) capability to use insulin pump and continuous glucose monitoring.

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