Category: Diabetes

Introduction and Objective: Insufficient physical activity (PA) is a significant risk factor of the development of diabetes and negatively impacts diabetes management and overall health. PA is derived from various sources, including work-related, transportation, and recreational activities. This study investigates sociodemographic factors associated with these different PA sources and diabetes status.Methods: Self-reported PA data from […]

Introduction and Objective: To characterize people with T1D (pwT1D) using CGM and the proportion meeting glycemic targets (time in range [TIR], time above and below range, coefficient of variation [CV], and glucose management indicator [GMI]) over time.Methods: A retrospective observational study was conducted using TriNetX’s Electronic Health Record (EHR) and linking it to Glooko’s CGM […]

Introduction and Objective: The prevalence of diabetes distress in adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D) is high yet interventions aiming to prevent diabetes distress are lacking. Our study aimed to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of an intervention to facilitate conversations about diabetes distress in group-based patient education.Methods: Four visual dialogue tools aiming to increase […]

Introduction and Objective: Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is associated with high cardiometabolic risk and early multisystem disease. We aim to see if holistic assessment of patients with DR can identify treatable disease. Using multi-organ imaging, we evaluated the prevalence of disease (pancreas, liver, heart, kidney) in individuals with DR, and no known prior cardiovascular disease.Methods: We […]

Introduction and Objective: Gestational diabetes (GDM) increases T2D risk seven- to 10-fold and doubles the risk of cardiovascular disease; however, people with a history of GDM may be unaware of these elevated risks. Our objectives were to 1) assess risk perception for T2D development among reproductive-aged people with a history of GDM (n=95) versus a […]

Introduction and Objective: GLP-1 is secreted from enteroendocrine L cells and exerts multifaceted effects as well as its insulinotropic action. Recently, GLP-1 receptor agonists have been widely applied and have attracted attention as a treatment that not only improves hyperglycemia, but also prevents cardiovascular events. However, it remains unclear when, where, and how L cells […]

Introduction and Objective: One static and two adaptive, personalized type 2 diabetes (T2D) education and support mHealth interventions recently showed comparable effectiveness in reducing A1c among low-income Latine adults with T2D. However, as the delivery of adaptive components was contingent on engagement [i.e., participants’ completion of ecological momentary assessments (EMA)], those who responded to fewer […]

Introduction and Objective: Preserving β-cell function may delay or prevent progression to CF-related diabetes, a major comorbidity in people with PI-CF. This study aimed to evaluate whether weekly GLP-1 agonist therapy improves β- and α-cell function and post-prandial glucose tolerance in people with PI-CF and AGT. Methods: In this randomized, open-label, cross-over study, participants received […]

Introduction and Objective: Exercise is key in diabetes management, yet patients’ knowledge and absence of exercise specialists may be limiting factors. Physical therapists (PTs), as exercise specialists, should be part of diabetes care. Yet PTs knowledge of diabetes in the US and abroad is limited. The aim of this study was to 1) compare baseline […]

Introduction and Objective: Type 1 diabetes (T1D) causes significant stress in affected individuals, which may be worse in those from resource-limited countries. We assessed diabetes distress and quality of life (QOL) among Ugandan children and young adults with T1D and their parents.Methods: Patients aged 4-26yr from two paediatric T1D clinics in Kampala participated. Diabetes distress […]