A Feasibility Study to Develop a Diabetes Prevention Program for Young Adults With Prediabetes by Using Digital Platforms and a Handheld Device
Conclusions
The intervention resulted in reduced A1C and a trend toward decreased body mass index in obese sedentary young adults with prediabetes after 12 weeks. Further study through a randomized clinical trial with a longer intervention period is warranted. (Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - September 17, 2014 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Cha, E., Kim, K. H., Umpierrez, G., Dawkins, C. R., Bello, M. K., Lerner, H. M., Narayan, K. M. V., Dunbar, S. B. Tags: Features Source Type: research
A Qualitative Study of Acculturation and Diabetes Risk Among Urban Immigrant Latinas: Implications for Diabetes Prevention Efforts
Conclusions
Lifestyle interventions to prevent diabetes in Latinas should address their acculturation experiences, which affect family functioning and health behaviors related to diabetes risk. For example, given the perceived link between Latinas’ improved economic circumstances and their diabetes risk, prevention programs should incorporate strategies to help Latinas avoid adopting less healthy lifestyle behaviors that become affordable during the acculturation process. (Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - September 17, 2014 Category: Endocrinology Authors: O'Brien, M. J., Shuman, S. J., Barrios, D. M., Alos, V. A., Whitaker, R. C. Tags: Features Source Type: research
Effectiveness of Culturally Tailored Diabetes Interventions for Asian Immigrants to the United States: A Systematic Review
Conclusions
There is strong evidence of the effectiveness of tailoring diabetes interventions to Asian immigrant populations’ cultures. Further studies, including longitudinal studies and studies with rigorous research designs that subclassify Asian immigrants, are needed to encourage the implementation of culturally tailored diabetes intervention for this ethnic minority. (Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - September 17, 2014 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Joo, J. Y. Tags: Features Source Type: research
Update on Health Literacy and Diabetes
Conclusions
Low literacy is associated with less diabetes-related knowledge and may be related to other important health outcomes. Further studies are needed to better elucidate pathways by which literacy skills affect health outcomes. Promising interventions are available to improve diabetes outcomes for patients with low literacy; more research is needed to determine their effectiveness outside of research settings. (Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - September 17, 2014 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Bailey, S. C., Brega, A. G., Crutchfield, T. M., Elasy, T., Herr, H., Kaphingst, K., Karter, A. J., Moreland-Russell, S., Osborn, C. Y., Pignone, M., Rothman, R., Schillinger, D. Tags: Perspectives in Practice Source Type: research
Looking Ahead
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Source: The Diabetes Educator - September 17, 2014 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Articles Source Type: research
AADE News
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Source: The Diabetes Educator - September 17, 2014 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Manuscript Submission Guidelines
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Source: The Diabetes Educator - July 21, 2014 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Industry Update
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Source: The Diabetes Educator - July 21, 2014 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Articles Source Type: research
The Relationship of Worry About Hypoglycemia With Diabetes-specific and Typical Youth Behavior Among Emerging Adults With Type 1 Diabetes
Conclusions
Health care professionals need to understand how multiple factors related to worry about hypoglycemia and diabetes management interact in emerging adults. In the context of depressive symptoms, impulse control, alcohol use, and hypoglycemia-related WCB, the path model results suggest several potential avenues for intervening to improve glycemic control in emerging adults. (Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - July 21, 2014 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Hanna, K. M., Weaver, M. T., Stump, T. E., Fortenberry, J. D., DiMeglio, L. A. Tags: Features Source Type: research
Spatial Access to Faith-based Diabetes Intervention for Guyanese Adults in Schenectady, New York
Conclusions
The results suggest that the short driving distance to FBO is a likely enabler that can encourage regular utilization of the faith-based intervention for the Guyanese. (Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - July 21, 2014 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Hosler, A. S., Michaels, I. H. Tags: Features Source Type: research
A Comparison of In-person, Telephone, and Secure Messaging for Type 2 Diabetes Self-Management Support
Conclusions
Telephone and secure message was feasible for providing DSMS. Three brief contacts by phone or secure message resulted in similar outcomes when compared to an in-person visit. Secure messaging required less staff time, but increased patient engagement is needed. (Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - July 21, 2014 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Greenwood, D. A., Hankins, A. I., Parise, C. A., Spier, V., Olveda, J., Buss, K. A. Tags: Features Source Type: research
"The Promotora Explained Everything": Participant Experiences During a Household-Level Diabetes Education Program
Conclusion
This study shows that involving family members and increasing social support are effective strategies for improving health behaviors and chronic health outcomes among vulnerable Hispanics living with diabetes. Our findings demonstrate several important considerations regarding the design of diabetes management interventions for rural Hispanic populations including the following: (1) promotores are critical as they provide social support and encourage behavior change by building relationships based on trust and cultural understanding; (2) well-designed tools that provide step-by-step examples of healthy behaviors...
Source: The Diabetes Educator - July 21, 2014 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Shepherd-Banigan, M., Hohl, S. D., Vaughan, C., Ibarra, G., Carosso, E., Thompson, B. Tags: Features Source Type: research
Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Health-Related Quality of Life among Participants with Self-Reported Diabetes from NHANES 2001-2010
Conclusion
Minimal racial/ethnic disparities in HRQOL were observed among US adults with self-reported diabetes. Support is offered for more individualized health care and communication with patients to target care and interventions that improve health and quality-of-life indicators. (Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - July 21, 2014 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Zhang, L., Ferguson, T. F., Simonsen, N., Chen, L., Tseng, T.-S. Tags: Features Source Type: research
Partnering With Families to Refine and Expand a Diabetes Intervention for Mexican Americans
Conclusions
The family was reinforced as a major influence for successful T2DM management. Family support requires that families value and develop knowledge and skills for T2DM management. This family intervention builds on family assets and relationships, shifting from traditional externally motivated individual models to create a shared commitment to manage T2DM among Mexican American adults. (Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - July 21, 2014 Category: Endocrinology Authors: McEwen, M. M., Murdaugh, C. Tags: Features Source Type: research
Lessons Learned from 20 Years of Diabetes Self-Management Research With Mexican Americans in Starr County, Texas
Conclusions
Culturally tailored diabetes interventions are effective in improving the health of socially disadvantaged minorities who bear a disproportional burden of type 2 diabetes, and these interventions are cost-effective. (Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - July 21, 2014 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Brown, S. A., Hanis, C. L. Tags: Features Source Type: research
