Impact of Reinforcement of Diabetes Self-Care on Poorly Controlled Diabetes: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Conclusions
Reinforcing self-care with diabetes education for patients who have not met glycemic targets helps improve A1C and could be considered a necessary component of ongoing diabetes care. The best method to accomplish reinforcement needs to be established. (Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - July 18, 2013 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Beverly, E. A., Fitzgerald, S. M., Brooks, K. M., Hultgren, B. A., Ganda, O. P., Munshi, M., Weinger, K. Tags: Features Source Type: research
Perceptions of Barriers in Managing Diabetes: Perspectives of Hispanic Immigrant Patients and Family Members
Conclusions
Perceived barriers to diabetes self-management described by Hispanic immigrants with diabetes and family members indicate a lack of intervention strategies to meet their needs. Interventions should include culturally relevant resources, family support, and diabetes self-management skills education. (Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - July 18, 2013 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Hu, J., Amirehsani, K., Wallace, D. C., Letvak, S. Tags: Features Source Type: research
Evaluation of a Community Health Worker Pilot Intervention to Improve Diabetes Management in Bangladeshi Immigrants With Type 2 Diabetes in New York City
Conclusions
The intervention demonstrated high acceptability and suggested efficacy in improving diabetes management outcomes among Bangladeshi immigrants in an urban setting. The US Bangladeshi population will continue to increase, and given the high rates of diabetes, as well as linguistic and economic barriers faced by this community, effective and culturally tailored health interventions are needed to overcome barriers and provide support for diabetes management. (Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - July 18, 2013 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Islam, N. S., Wyatt, L. C., Patel, S. D., Shapiro, E., Tandon, S. D., Mukherji, B. R., Tanner, M., Rey, M. J., Trinh-Shevrin, C. Tags: Features Source Type: research
Characterization of Factors Affecting Attainment of Glycemic Control in Asian Americans With Diabetes in a Culturally Specific Program
Conclusion
While a culturally specific diabetes program in a specialty setting achieved a similar glycemic outcome for AA compared with whites, reasons for not reaching glycemic target differed. The findings suggest that the elimination of diabetes disparities requires not only culturally and linguistically specific programs, but must also identify and address the socio-environmental differences unique to each population. (Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - July 18, 2013 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Le, H., Wong, S., Iftikar, T., Keenan, H., King, G. L., Hsu, W. C. Tags: Features Source Type: research
Characteristics of American Young Adults With Increased Risk for Type 2 Diabetes: A Pilot Study
Conclusions
Physical activity and parent T2D history are key risk factors for identifying young adults with prediabetes. Multilevel strategies are necessary to raise awareness of diabetes risk and to prevent T2D in young adults. (Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - July 18, 2013 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Cha, E., Umpierrez, G., Kim, K. H., Bello, M. K., Dunbar, S. B. Tags: Features Source Type: research
The Future of Diabetes Education: Expanded Opportunities and Roles for Diabetes Educators
Conclusions
Increasing utilization of diabetes education and insight about health care trends can allow diabetes educators to thrive in the workplace of the future. Diabetes educators are urged to promote the evidence concerning the benefits of diabetes education, to work to increase physician referrals, and to acquire needed competencies for the workplace of the future. (Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - July 18, 2013 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Martin, A. L., Lipman, R. D. Tags: Features Source Type: research
Looking Ahead
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Source: The Diabetes Educator - July 18, 2013 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Articles Source Type: research
AADE News
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Source: The Diabetes Educator - July 18, 2013 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Blood Glucose Monitoring
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Source: The Diabetes Educator - May 17, 2013 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Industry Update Source Type: research
The Impact of Self-monitoring of Blood Glucose on a Behavioral Weight Loss Intervention for Patients With Type 2 Diabetes
Conclusions
Results of the study were consistent with the hypothesis that SMBG leads to an increased adherence to dietary recommendations. For patients who are taught to use their diet to lose weight, increased adherence to dietary recommendations is associated with increased weight loss and subsequently better glucose control. SMBG may be of value as an adjunctive intervention in behavioral programs for type 2 diabetes. (Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - May 17, 2013 Category: Endocrinology Authors: McAndrew, L. M., Napolitano, M. A., Pogach, L. M., Quigley, K. S., Shantz, K. L., Vander Veur, S. S., Foster, G. D. Tags: Features Source Type: research
Determining the Influence of Type 1 Diabetes on Two Common Eating Disorder Questionnaires
Conclusion
Having T1DM influences responses on ED questionnaires developed for the general population. This influence may be greater when questionnaires focus on eating, weight, and shape and result in misinterpretation of total and subscale scores by even well-trained clinicians. A careful review of individual item responses by the treatment team is warranted. (Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - May 17, 2013 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Powers, M. A., Richter, S., Ackard, D., Critchley, S., Meier, M., Criego, A. Tags: Features Source Type: research
Glycemic, Insulinemic, and Appetite Responses of Patients With Type 2 Diabetes to Commonly Consumed Breads
Conclusions
Adults with T2DM are choosing a variety of breads with perceived differential effects on glycemic, insulinemic, and appetite responses. Appreciable benefits, however, are not conferred by the commonly consumed breads. If breads known to promote favorable metabolic responses are unavailable, the primary emphasis in education should be placed on portion control. Conveying this information to patients is crucial if nutrition education is to achieve its aim of empowering individuals to manage their diabetes through their food choices. (Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - May 17, 2013 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Breen, C., Ryan, M., Gibney, M. J., Corrigan, M., O'Shea, D. Tags: Features Source Type: research
Feasibility of an Internet-Based Intervention for Improving Diabetes Outcomes Among Low-Income Patients With a High Risk for Poor Diabetes Outcomes Followed in a Community Clinic
Conclusions
The intervention produced good outcomes; however, an alternative platform may be a less expensive approach. (Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - May 17, 2013 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Ryan, J. G., Schwartz, R., Jennings, T., Fedders, M., Vittoria, I. Tags: Features Source Type: research
Synergy to Reduce Emergency Department Visits for Uncontrolled Hyperglycemia
Conclusion
Diabetes medication management and survival skills education for uncontrolled diabetes may be safely initiated in the ED, as demonstrated by the multidisciplinary STEP-DC intervention, which effectively enabled glycemic control in this pilot study. (Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - May 17, 2013 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Magee, M. F., Nassar, C. M., Copeland, J., Fokar, A., Sharretts, J. M., Dubin, J. S., Smith, M. S. Tags: Features Source Type: research
Effectiveness of Prediabetes Nutrition Shared Medical Appointments: Prevention of Diabetes
Conclusions
As demands on health care providers continue to rise, finding innovative ways to manage the patient load while providing quality health care is increasingly important. SMA health outcomes were equivalent to individual counseling outcomes, while increasing the provider’s productivity by treating 6 to 8 people with prediabetes in 90 minutes compared to 1 patient in 60 minutes. (Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - May 17, 2013 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Cole, R. E., Boyer, K. M., Spanbauer, S. M., Sprague, D., Bingham, M. Tags: Features Source Type: research
