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A new study published in Diabetes Therapy suggests that early initiation of automated insulin delivery (AID) therapy at the time of diagnosis may be beneficial for children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes (T1D). The study, conducted by researchers at Edge University in Izmir, Turkey, evaluated the impact of initiating
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Researchers from Gachon University have discussed the latest findings in drug research, highlighting the potential of carbon dots (CDs) in treating and managing diabetes. According to the study, diabetes mellitus is a prevalent and challenging disease worldwide, with a rising global prevalence despite advances in therapeutic options and management strategies.
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Research conducted at Copenhagen University Hospital has revealed that using structured data can enhance type 2 diabetes treatment and workflows in general practice clinics. The study, which focused on a one-year intervention called DataSam, showed that clinics that made increased use of population data were more likely to experience improvements
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers conducted a retrospective and cross-sectional study at a tertiary hospital in Turkey to examine the relationship between glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels and in-hospital costs in hospitalized patients. The study, led by researchers from Cukurova University, aimed to draw attention to the issue and prepare for
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Type 2 diabetes individuals admitted to the intensive care unit with sepsis are at a higher risk of mortality due to glycemic variability, according to a recent study. Researchers retrospectively analyzed data from 233 patients with type 2 diabetes and sepsis, finding that those with high glycemic variability had a
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A new study published in the Pakistan Journal of Medical Research has revealed a significant association between depression and diabetes mellitus. The research, conducted at the Federal Government Poly-Clinic Hospital in Islamabad, found that 40% of patients with type-II diabetes mellitus had significant depression. The study highlighted that female patients
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Research conducted by investigators from King's College London has provided valuable insights into the complexities of managing insulin-related interacting components during surgical admission. The study involved 23 semi-structured interviews with multiprofessional staff supporting surgical wards at a single NHS Trust in England. The findings highlight the need for
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Investigators from the Islamic Azad University in Karaj, Iran, have published a study comparing the effectiveness of reality therapy and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) on the health locus of control in women with type 2 diabetes. The study aimed to assess the impact of these therapies on internal, powerful others,
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A study published by the Medical University of Silesia has revealed that diabetes mellitus (DM) has a substantial impact on the clinical presentation and therapeutic outcome in critically ill patients. The research found that patients with a history of DM were typically older and predominantly female, with a higher incidence
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Young people living with Type 1 diabetes face unique challenges, including difficulties in managing their condition, maintaining stable blood sugar levels, and transitioning to adult healthcare. To address these challenges, researchers have developed an online platform called Support-t, which aims to provide self-management education and support to adolescents with Type
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Research has shown that family involvement is crucial for type 1 diabetes self-management, particularly when multiple family members have the condition. A qualitative study examining the perceptions and experiences of family members where at least two members of the immediate family had type 1 diabetes found that family involvement can
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A recent study evaluated the impact of automated insulin delivery (AID) systems compared to multiple daily insulin injections (MDI) on the odds and costs of acute care utilization among people with type 1 diabetes (PwT1D). The research, conducted from January 2019 to December 2021, analyzed electronic health record (EHR) data
