Medication Adherence With Diabetes Medication: A Systematic Review of the Literature
Conclusion
Medication adherence remains an important consideration in diabetes care. Health professionals working with individuals with diabetes (eg, diabetes educators) are in a key position to assess risks for nonadherence, to develop strategies to facilitate medication taking, and to provide ongoing support and assessment of adherence at each visit. (Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - January 13, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Capoccia, K., Odegard, P. S., Letassy, N. Tags: Features Source Type: research
The PRIDE (Partnership to Improve Diabetes Education) Toolkit: Development and Evaluation of Novel Literacy and Culturally Sensitive Diabetes Education Materials
Conclusions
The average reading grade level of the materials was 5.3 (SD 1.0), with a mean SAM of 91.2 (SD 5.4). All of the 30 modules received a "superior" score (SAM >70%) when evaluated by 2 independent raters. The PRIDE toolkit modules can be used by all members of a multidisciplinary team to assist patients with low literacy and low numeracy in managing their diabetes. (Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - January 13, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Wolff, K., Chambers, L., Bumol, S., White, R. O., Gregory, B. P., Davis, D., Rothman, R. L. Tags: Tool Chest Source Type: research
Aade news
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Source: The Diabetes Educator - January 13, 2016 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Role of Amylin in Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
Conclusions
Amylin, formed primarily in pancreatic islet β cells, is cosecreted with insulin in response to caloric intake. Patients with type 1 diabetes have lower baseline amylin serum concentrations, and amylin response to caloric intake is absent. Patients with type 2 diabetes requiring insulin also have a diminished amylin response to caloric intake, potentially related to the degree of β-cell impairment. Key physiologic functions of amylin in maintaining glucose homeostasis include suppressing glucagon release in response to caloric intake, delaying the rate of gastric emptying, and stimulating the satiety ...
Source: The Diabetes Educator - November 17, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Hieronymus, L., Griffin, S. Tags: Features Source Type: research
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: Practical Considerations for Clinical Practice
Conclusions
GLP-1RAs are recommended as a preferred add-on agent to existing metformin monotherapy, as first-line therapy if metformin is contraindicated or poorly tolerated, and for use in combination with other oral glucose-lowering agents or basal insulin. Shorter-acting GLP-1RAs (exenatide and liraglutide) offer improved coverage of postprandial hyperglycemia, while longer-acting GLP-1RA formulations (exenatide extended-release, dulaglutide, and albiglutide) further improve fasting plasma glucose, which can result in additional A1C lowering. Reductions in body weight and blood pressure appear similar among individual a...
Source: The Diabetes Educator - November 17, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Triplitt, C., Solis-Herrera, C. Tags: Features Source Type: research
Dipeptidyl Peptidase-4 Inhibitors in Diverse Patient Populations With Type 2 Diabetes
Conclusion
DPP-4 inhibitors are therapeutically beneficial for a diverse population of patients with T2DM, including elderly patients, based on demonstrated efficacy, tolerability, and a low risk for hypoglycemia. (Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - November 17, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Hinnen, D. Tags: Features Source Type: research
Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitors in the Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Conclusions
The unique renal-specific mechanism of action and favorable efficacy and safety profile of SGLT2 inhibitors support consideration of these antidiabetes agents as a treatment option for patients with T2DM. (Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - November 17, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Vivian, E. Tags: Features Source Type: research
Introduction
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Source: The Diabetes Educator - November 17, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Fain, J. A. Tags: Features Source Type: research
Corrigendum
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Source: The Diabetes Educator - November 17, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Industry Update
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Thank You to Manuscript Reviewers
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Source: The Diabetes Educator - November 17, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Articles Source Type: research
Type 2 Diabetes and Depression: Patient, Family Member, and Primary Care Provider Perspectives on the Development of an Integrated Self-Management Intervention
Conclusions
Results of this study support the need and acceptability of individualized behavioral interventions that target T2DM and depression simultaneously. (Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - November 17, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Kaltman, S., Talisman, N., Serrano, A., Cabassa, L. J., Magee, M. F., Pulgar-Vidal, O., Peraza, D., Cohen, N. R. Tags: Features Source Type: research
Evidence-Based Diabetes Prevention and Control Programs and Policies in Local Health Departments
Conclusions
Local health departments are on the "front line" of public health, and this study demonstrates the important role these organizations play in implementing diabetes prevention and control EBPPs. Potential leverage points for more widespread adoption of diabetes-related EBPPs in local health departments include education about and encouragement of evidence-based decision making and organizational incentives for employees to integrate evidence-based decision making into their diabetes prevention and control activities. (Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - November 17, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Zwald, M., Elliott, L., Brownson, R. C., Skala, M. Tags: Features Source Type: research
The Impact of Arab American Culture on Diabetes Self-management Education
Conclusion
Arab American culture affects DSM activities, and culturally sensitive educational resources are lacking. Development of DSME programs tailored to address relevant aspects of Arab culture might improve DSME outcomes in Arab American population. (Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - November 17, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Bertran, E. A., Fritz, H., Abbas, M., Tarakji, S., DiZazzo-Miller, R., Pociask, F. D., Lysack, C. L., Arnetz, J., Jaber, L. A. Tags: Features Source Type: research
A Home-Visiting Diabetes Prevention and Management Program for American Indian Youth: The Together on Diabetes Trial
Conclusions:
Baseline results confirmed the need for family-based youth diabetes prevention interventions in rural AI communities and indicated that enrolling at-risk youth and family members is feasible and acceptable. (Source: The Diabetes Educator)
Source: The Diabetes Educator - November 17, 2015 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Chambers, R. A., Rosenstock, S., Neault, N., Kenney, A., Richards, J., Begay, K., Blackwater, T., Laluk, O., Duggan, C., Reid, R., Barlow, A. Tags: Features Source Type: research
