31 results match your criteria: "Diabetes Education Center[Affiliation]"

COVID-19, Pregnancy, and Diabetes Mellitus.

Z Geburtshilfe Neonatol

February 2024

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital of Schleswig-Holstein, Campus Kiel, Kiel, Germany.

During the severe acute respiratory distress virus coronavirus type 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic, many women were infected during their pregnancies. The SARS-CoV-2-induced coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) has an impact on maternal health and pregnancy outcomes; peripartum and perinatal morbidity and mortality are increased. Pregnancy is considered a risk factor for severe COVID-19 course.

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Background: Gestational diabetes mellitus is one of the most frequent pregnancy complications with a global prevalence of 13.4% in 2021. Pregnant women with COVID-19 and gestational diabetes mellitus are 3.

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[Associations of Personality, Distress, Social Support With Self-Care Behaviors in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes].

Hu Li Za Zhi

December 2020

PhD, RN, Professor, College of Nursing, Kaohsiung Medical University, and Adjunct Researcher, Department of Medical Research, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Taiwan, ROC.

Background: The findings of recent studies indicate that self-care behaviors are significantly associated with diabetes-related distress and social support in patients with type 2 diabetes. Moreover, Big-Five personality traits are also considered to be associated with self-care behaviors and should be considered.

Purpose: This study was designed to investigate the associations between Big-Five personality traits, diabetes-related distress, and social support and diabetes self-care behaviors in patients with type 2 diabetes.

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Growth hormone rescue cerebellar degeneration in SCA3 transgenic mice.

Biochem Biophys Res Commun

August 2020

Department of Neurology, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan; Vascular and Genomic Center, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan; Graduate Institute of Integrated Medicine College of Chinese Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan. Electronic address:

Spinocerebellar ataxia type 3 (SCA3) is a fatal neurodegenerative disease for which no identified effective treatment or prevention methods exist. However, low-dose growth hormone (GH) therapy, as a potential off-label use, may deter the progress of SCA3. SCA3 15Q and SCA3 84Q transgenic mice harboring a YAC transgene that expresses the human ATXN3 gene with a pathogenic expanded 15 CAG repeat and 84 CAG repeat motif, respectively, were recruited.

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The national rate of obesity in US Hispanic/Latinos exceeds all other major ethnic subgroups and represents an important health disparity. Plant-based diet interventions that emphasize whole plant foods with minimal processing and less refined grains and sugar have shown great promise in control of obesity, but there is a paucity of data translating this treatment effect to disparate populations. The objective of our study was to evaluate the efficacy of the Healthy Eating Lifestyle Program (HELP) for accomplishing weight management in a hospital-based, family centered, culturally tailored, plant-based diet intervention for Hispanic/Latino children who were overweight or obese.

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"Quality Improvement Success Stories" are published by the American Diabetes Association in collaboration with the American College of Physicians, Inc., and the National Diabetes Education Program. This series is intended to highlight best practices and strategies from programs and clinics that have successfully improved the quality of care for people with diabetes or related conditions.

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To find the associations of circulating cyclophilin A (CyP A) and CD147/EMMPRIN with renal outcomes in type 2 diabetes patients and possible pathogenesis involved. Total 131 patients were recruited since 2004. Glycated hemoglobin, blood glucose and urine albumin-creatinine ratio levels at baseline and every 3 months were measured.

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Background: Cyclophilin A plays a pathogenic role in the development and progression of atherosclerosis, which can be assessed by measuring carotid intima-media thickness. The primary aim of this study was to examine the interaction between plasma Cyclophilin A level and carotid intima-media thickness in patients with acute ischemic stroke.

Method: Plasma concentration of Cyclophilin A was measured on admission in 66 consecutive patients who had been hospitalized for acute cerebral stroke and in 52 case-control subjects without a history of acute stroke.

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The stress of pregnancy itself, gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) that develops during pregnancy is also a stressor, because it can cause serious maternal and fetal health problems. The aim of this study was to examine the relationships between the characteristics of pregnant women with GDM and their styles of coping with stress. This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 126 pregnant women with GDM.

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Objectives: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of music and music-video on perceptual (attentional focus, rated perceived exertion), affective (affective valence and enjoyment) and psychophysiological (blood glucose, heart rate) variables in outpatients attending a diabetes exercise clinic.

Methods: Participants were 24 females (age = 66.0 ± 8.

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Background: Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is experiencing an increase in the morbi-mortality related to Non Communicable Diseases (NCD). The reform of DRC health system, based on Health District model, is needed in order to tackle this public issue. This article used 2006 International Diabetes Federation (IDF)'s guidelines to assess the capacities of health facilities belonging to Kinshasa Primary Health Care Network (KPHCN) in terms of equipments, as well as the knowledge, and the practice of their health providers related to type 2 diabetes care.

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To provide continuous, accessible, and quality care, a diabetes share-care program has been in place in Taiwan for several years. Lukang Christian Hospital, a member of the diabetes share-care network, endeavors to provide "patient-centered" care aimed at increasing care quality and reducing diabetic complications. Information technology has been employed by the hospital for monitoring care quality and analyzing cost-effectiveness.

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Glycemic Control Outcomes by Gender in the Pay-for-Performance System: A Retrospective Database Analysis in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

Int J Endocrinol

September 2014

Department of Applied Foreign Languages, Chung Shan Medical University, Department of Medical Education, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, No. 110, Section 1, Jianguo N. Road, Taichung City 40201, Taiwan.

Background. The purpose of this study was to investigate how the degree of glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes associated with lifestyle interventions as well as sociodemographic factors and further examine the differences by gender. Methods.

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A new look at established therapies: practical tools for optimizing insulin use.

Diabetes Educ

September 2010

The University of North Carolina Eshelman School of Pharmacy, Duke University Hospital, and Duke Area Health Education Centers, Durham, NC (Mr Rodgers)

Purpose: Current evidence shows early initiation of insulin therapy in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) improves glycemic control, responsiveness to subsequent oral antidiabetic therapies, beta-cell function, and possible cardiovascular outcomes. The American Diabetes Association (ADA)/European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) 2008 algorithm introduces insulin therapy earlier in the treatment of T2DM with prompt intensification to achieve therapeutic goals. Agent selection and insulin regimens are based on patient A1C levels and willingness to monitor blood glucose, use of previous medications, blood glucose patterns, diet, and lifestyle.

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Translating clinical trial data into new patterns of practice.

Diabetes Educ

April 2009

Winthrop University Hospital, Diabetes Education Center, Mineola, New York 11501, USA.

Purpose: The ongoing research into the intricacies of glucoregulation and the upsurge in the number of pharmacologic therapies has broadened the treatment options for type 2 diabetes. Successful translation of pharmacologic clinical trial data into new patterns of practice begins by creating the space for a new therapy through a thorough understanding of its mechanism of action.

Conclusion: This article will discuss important considerations for identifying patients who could benefit from incretin mimetic therapy, the role of the diabetes educator in building a cohesive team, and teaching strategies that support patients' self-management efforts.

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Safety, simplicity and convenience of a modified prefilled insulin pen.

Expert Opin Pharmacother

September 2008

University of Internal Medicine I, Diabetes Education Center, Muellnerhauptstrasse 48, 5020 Salzburg, Austria.

Objective: To assess patient perception of usability, safety and convenience of Next Generation FlexPen (NGFP), a newly modified version of the insulin delivery device FlexPen (FP), and the ease of attaching NovoTwist and NovoFine needles.

Research Design And Methods: A 35-item questionnaire was completed by patients with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes to compare the visual appearance of NGFP with FP (prefilled with either insulin detemir, insulin aspart or biphasic insulin aspart), the ease or difficulty of attaching needles onto NGFP and FP, and the ease of use, convenience, trust and safety of NGFP and FP when used to inject 20, 40 or 60 IU of insulin into an injection pillow.

Results: A total of 64 patients completed all questions.

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Purpose: The purpose of this article was to describe lessons learned about recruitment and retention of rural African Americans from published literature, the authors' research, and research experience. Two rural, community-based research studies with African Americans with diabetes are used to illustrate different issues and strategies in recruitment and retention.

Methods: Relevant MEDLINE articles and clinical studies were reviewed, and the design, implementation, and results of the 2 community-based studies were evaluated.

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