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He Y, Kunutsor SK, Kingsnorth AP, Gillies C, Choudhary P, Khunti K, Zaccardi F. Differential associations of risk factors with severe and non-severe hypoglycaemia: the Hypoglycaemia Assessment Tool prospective observational study in people with insulin-treated type 1 diabetes and type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Obes Metab 2024; 26:3361-3370. [PMID: 38826105 DOI: 10.1111/dom.15677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2024] [Revised: 04/25/2024] [Accepted: 05/04/2024] [Indexed: 06/04/2024]
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AIM To assess the differential association of risk factors with severe and non-severe hypoglycaemia. MATERIALS AND METHODS The Hypoglycaemia Assessment Tool study evaluated the risk of hypoglycaemia over a 4-week period in patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and type 2 diabetes (T2D) on insulin in 24 countries. Negative binomial regressions were applied to examine the associations of several risk factors with severe and non-severe hypoglycaemia. RESULTS The median age was 41 years in 5949 patients with T1D and 62 years in 12 914 patients with T2D. The 4-week rates of non-severe hypoglycaemic were 5.57 and 1.40 episodes per person in T1D and T2D, respectively; the corresponding rates for severe hypoglycaemia were 0.94 and 0.30. The excess risk was 42% higher for severe than non-severe hypoglycaemia in females versus males with T2D; 27% higher in patients with T2D with versus without a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM); and 47% lower in patients with T1D with versus without an insulin pump. The excess risk also differed across geographical areas and was marginally lower for severe than non-severe hypoglycaemia for higher values of HbA1c in patients with T2D. Associations with severity of hypoglycaemia were not different for age, diabetes and insulin therapy duration, previous hypoglycaemic episodes and insulin regimen. CONCLUSIONS The risk of severe versus non-severe hypoglycaemia differs in patients with T1D and T2D; sex, the use of a CGM and insulin pump, and geographical areas were differently associated with one type of hypoglycaemia than the other.
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- Ying He
- Leicester Real World Evidence Unit, Diabetes Research Centre, Leicester General Hospital, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Leicester Real World Evidence Unit, Diabetes Research Centre, Leicester General Hospital, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, Loughborough University, Loughborough, UK
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- Leicester Real World Evidence Unit, Diabetes Research Centre, Leicester General Hospital, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Diabetes Research Centre, Leicester General Hospital, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Leicester Real World Evidence Unit, Diabetes Research Centre, Leicester General Hospital, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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- Leicester Real World Evidence Unit, Diabetes Research Centre, Leicester General Hospital, University of Leicester, Leicester, UK
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Kindratt TB, Boateng GO, Brannon GE, Sankuratri BYV, Brown KK. Testing proximal, intermediate, and health outcomes of patient centered communication among non-pregnant women of childbearing age with diabetes mellitus: Findings from the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey 2012-2018. PEC INNOVATION 2023; 3:100185. [PMID: 37457671 PMCID: PMC10344676 DOI: 10.1016/j.pecinn.2023.100185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2022] [Revised: 05/26/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 07/18/2023]
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Objective To determine associations between patient-centered communication (PCC) and overall healthcare ratings, self-efficacy, and management adherence among reproductive-age women with diabetes within the framework of Epstein and Street's conceptual model. Methods We analyzed longitudinal data from the 2012-2018 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey. The sample included 493 non-pregnant women of childbearing age (18-45 years) with diabetes. Independent variables were domains of PCC (listening, explaining, respecting, spending time, giving instructions, among others). Dependent variables were overall healthcare ratings, self-efficacy, and management adherence. Crude and adjusted associations were evaluated. Results Non-pregnant women of childbearing age who reported that their provider always listened to them, explained things, showed respect, and spent enough time with them had greater odds of reporting high overall healthcare ratings. Those who reported their provider always listened to them and spent enough time with them had greater odds of reporting better diabetes care adherence than those whose health care providers did not. Conclusion Findings demonstrate that non-pregnant women of childbearing age who report having optimal PCC are more likely to adhere to their diabetes care regimen. Innovation This is the first known study using a nationally representative sample of non-pregnant women of childbearing age to examine multiple layers of PCC.
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- Tiffany B. Kindratt
- Department of Kinesiology, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX, USA
- School of Global Health, York University, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Communication, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX, USA
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- Department of Kinesiology, University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, TX, USA
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Ketema Bogale E, Getachew Desalew E, Tesfa H, Endeshaw D, Guadie Tiruneh M, Ketema Bogale S. Lived Experience of People with Type 1 Diabetes in North East Ethiopia; Psycho-Social and Economical Perspective, a Phenomenological Study. Diabetes Metab Syndr Obes 2023; 16:3885-3898. [PMID: 38054036 PMCID: PMC10695134 DOI: 10.2147/dmso.s431914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/07/2023] Open
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Objective To explore lived experience of people with type 1 diabetes in North East Ethiopia; psycho-social and economical perspective. Methods A descriptive phenomenological study was conducted to explore the lived experience of people with type 1 diabetes in North East Ethiopia; psycho-social and economical perspective from March 02 to March 25, 2020. A heterogeneous purposive sample method was used to choose the participants. The lead investigator used an in-depth interview to collect data, using an audio recorder and an interview guide. The data were analysed using the thematic analysis method. Atlas. ti software version 7 was used to facilitate the data analysis process. Results A total of 13 participants were enrolled in this study. The participants age range were 14 to 70 years and their duration of diabetes since diagnosis were from 8 months to 16 years. The three interconnected themes that emerged from the analysis are: (1) psychological experience with two sub-themes (psychological problems due to diabetes including fear and coping strategies for psychological problems), (2) social experience, which has five categories (influence on intimate relationships, influence on social participation, disclosure status, social isolation and stigma, social support, and influence on education); and (3) economic experience. Conclusion Fear was one of the psychological experiences felt by people with type 1 diabetes. Although type 1 diabetes is a biomedical problem, it is also accompanied by other psychological and socio-economic issues, that require a holistic approach to address it. So, health professionals should strengthen health information dissemination programs.
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- Eyob Ketema Bogale
- Health Promotion and Behavioral Science Department, School of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
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- Health Promotion and Communication Department, School of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Gondar University, Gondar, Ethiopia
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- Public Health Department, Injibara University, Injibara, Ethiopia
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- Department of Adult Health Nursing, School of Health Sciences, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Bahir Dar University, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
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- Department of Health Systems and Policy, Institute of Public Health, University of Gondar, Gondar, Ethiopia
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Chatwin H, Broadley M, Hendrieckx C, Carlton J, Heller S, Amiel SA, de Galan B, McCrimmon RJ, Pedersen-Bjergaard U, Pouwer F, Speight J. The impact of hypoglycaemia on quality of life among adults with type 1 diabetes: Results from "YourSAY: Hypoglycaemia". J Diabetes Complications 2023; 37:108232. [PMID: 35927177 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdiacomp.2022.108232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2022] [Revised: 06/11/2022] [Accepted: 06/14/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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AIMS Research on hypoglycaemia and quality of life (QoL) has focused mostly on severe hypoglycaemia and psychological outcomes, with less known about other aspects of hypoglycaemia (e.g., self-treated episodes) and impacts on other QoL domains (e.g., relationships). Therefore, we examined the impact of all aspects of hypoglycaemia on QoL in adults with type 1 diabetes (T1DM). METHODS Participants completed an online survey, including assessment of hypoglycaemia-specific QoL (using the 12-item Hypoglycaemia Impact Profile). Mann-Whitney U tests examined differences in hypoglycaemia-specific QoL by hypoglycaemia frequency, severity, and awareness. Hierarchical linear regression examined associations with QoL. RESULTS Participants were 1028 adults with T1DM (M ± SD age: 47 ± 15 years; diabetes duration: 27 ± 16 years). Severe and self-treated hypoglycaemia and impaired awareness negatively impacted on overall QoL and several QoL domains, including leisure activities, physical health, ability to keep fit/be active, sleep, emotional well-being, spontaneity, independence, work/studies, and dietary freedom. Diabetes distress was most strongly associated with hypoglycaemia-specific QoL, followed by generic emotional well-being, fear of hypoglycaemia, and confidence in managing hypoglycaemia. Hypoglycaemia frequency and awareness were no longer significantly associated with QoL once psychological factors were considered. CONCLUSIONS Hypoglycaemia negatively impacts on several QoL domains. Psychological factors supersede the effect of hypoglycaemia frequency and awareness in accounting for this negative impact.
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- Hannah Chatwin
- Department of Psychology, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark; National Centre for Register-based Research, Aarhus BSS, Aarhus University, Denmark.
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- Department of Psychology, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- School of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia; The Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes, Diabetes Victoria, Melbourne, Australia
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- School of Health Related Research, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom
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- Department of Oncology and Metabolism, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom
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- Department of Diabetes, King's College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Radboud University Medical Centre, Nijmegen, Netherlands; Department of Internal Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Division of Systems Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Dundee, Dundee, United Kingdom
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- Department of Psychology, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark; School of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia; Steno Diabetes Center Odense, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Psychology, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark; School of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia; The Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes, Diabetes Victoria, Melbourne, Australia
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Lega IC, Yale JF, Chadha A, Paty B, Roscoe R, Snider M, Steier J, Bajaj HS, Barnes T, Gilbert J, Honshorst K, Kim J, Lewis J, MacDonald B, MacKay D, Mansell K, Senior P, Rabi D, Sherifali D. Hypoglycemia in Adults. Can J Diabetes 2023; 47:548-559. [PMID: 37821214 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcjd.2023.08.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/13/2023]
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Al Amri A, Alshahrani MAA, Asiri MA, Abdulrahman MA, Alshehri AYA, Alqahtani MMM, Oraydan AAA, Summan SI, Alqahtani TS, Al Hunaif AM. Prevalence of Sleep Disorders Among Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus at Primary Healthcare Centers in the South Region of Abha City. Cureus 2023; 15:e44749. [PMID: 37809270 PMCID: PMC10556360 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.44749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023] Open
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Background Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition that affects the way the body processes blood sugar (glucose). This issue is of considerable importance in the field of public health, as it has a global impact on a substantial number of individuals. The primary emphasis in the management of type 2 diabetes is centered around achieving glycemic control, implementing lifestyle adjustments, and employing pharmaceutical therapies as preventive measures or for the purpose of managing problems that may arise as a result of the disease. Aim This research aimed to investigate the prevalence of sleep-belated issues among individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Methodology A total of 230 participants with type 2 diabetes patients of primary healthcare in Abha city whose age is ≥18 years were included in the study. The data collection process involved the distribution of a self-administered questionnaire that assessed various aspects of sleep disturbances, including difficulties in falling asleep, waking up during the night, excessive daytime sleepiness, and restless legs or leg muscle cramps. The questionnaire also collected demographic information and data on potential risk factors such as alcohol consumption, caffeine consumption, and smoking/tobacco product use. Data analysis was conducted using chi-square tests and significance levels were set at p < 0.05. Results The findings revealed a prevalence of sleep disturbances among individuals with type 2 diabetes. Difficulties in falling asleep and waking up during the night were reported by a substantial proportion of participants, and a notable number experienced excessive daytime sleepiness. Restless legs or leg muscle cramps that interrupted sleep were experienced occasionally by 16.5% and frequently by 8.7% of the participants. The study also found a significant association between the presence of sleep problems and lower sleep quality ratings. However, no significant associations were found between sleep disturbances and the duration of type 2 diabetes or the examined risk factors. Conclusion The findings from this study emphasize the detrimental effects of sleep disturbances on sleep quality and suggest that improving sleep quality can positively influence the overall health and well-being of individuals with type 2 diabetes.
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- Ali Al Amri
- Family Medicine, Asir Central Hospital, Abha, SAU
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- Technician Pharmacy, Primary Care Center Al Mansak, Abha, SAU
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Cordero TL, Dai Z, Arrieta A, Niu F, Vella M, Shin J, Rhinehart AS, McVean J, Lee SW, Slover RH, Forlenza GP, Shulman DI, Pop-Busui R, Thrasher JR, Kipnes MS, Christiansen MP, Buckingham BA, Pihoker C, Sherr JL, Kaiserman KB, Vigersky RA. Glycemic Outcomes During Early Use of the MiniMed™ 780G Advanced Hybrid Closed-Loop System with Guardian™ 4 Sensor. Diabetes Technol Ther 2023; 25:652-658. [PMID: 37252734 PMCID: PMC10460682 DOI: 10.1089/dia.2023.0123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Background: Safety and significant improvement in overall glycated hemoglobin (A1C) and percentage of time spent in (TIR), below (TBR), and above (TAR) glucose range were demonstrated in the pivotal trial of adolescents and adults using the MiniMed™ advanced hybrid closed-loop (AHCL) system with the adjunctive, calibration-required Guardian™ Sensor 3. The present study evaluated early outcomes of continued access study (CAS) participants who transitioned from the pivotal trial investigational system to the approved MiniMed™ 780G system with the non-adjunctive, calibration-free Guardian™ 4 Sensor (MM780G+G4S). Study data were presented alongside those of real-world MM780G+G4S users from Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Methods: The CAS participants (N = 109, aged 7-17 years and N = 67, aged >17 years) used the MM780G+G4S for 3 months and data of real-world MM780G+G4S system users (N = 10,204 aged ≤15 years and N = 26,099 aged >15 years) were uploaded from September 22, 2021 to December 02, 2022. At least 10 days of real-world continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) data were required for analyses. Glycemic metrics, delivered insulin and system use/interactions underwent descriptive analyses. Results: Time in AHCL and CGM use were >90% for all groups. AHCL exits averaged 0.1/day and there were few blood glucose measurements (BGMs) (0.8/day-1.0/day). Adults in both cohorts met most consensus recommendations for glycemic targets. Pediatric groups met recommendations for %TIR and %TBR, although not those for mean glucose variability and %TAR, possibly due to low use of recommended glucose target (100 mg/dL) and active insulin time (2 h) settings (28.4% in the CAS cohort and 9.4% in the real-world cohort). The CAS pediatric and adult A1C were 7.2% ± 0.7% and 6.8% ± 0.7%, respectively, and there were no serious adverse events. Conclusions: Early clinical use of the MM780G+G4S was safe and involved minimal BGMs and AHCL exits. Consistent with real-world pediatric and adult use, outcomes were associated with achievement of recommended glycemic targets. Clinical Trial Registration number: NCT03959423.
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- Medtronic, Northridge, California, USA
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- Medtronic International Trading Sàrl, Tolochenaz, Switzerland
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- Medtronic, Northridge, California, USA
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- Medtronic, Northridge, California, USA
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- Department of Endocrinology, Loma Linda University, Loma Linda, California, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Barbara Davis Center of Childhood Diabetes, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Barbara Davis Center of Childhood Diabetes, Aurora, Colorado, USA
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- University of South Florida Diabetes and Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, Tampa, Florida, USA
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- Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology and Diabetes, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
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- Arkansas Diabetes and Endocrinology Center, Little Rock, Arkansas, USA
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- Diabetes and Glandular Disease Clinic, San Antonio, Texas, USA
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- Stanford University School of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, Stanford, California, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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Black JE, Harris SB, Ryan BL, Zou G, Ratzki-Leewing A. Real-World Effects of Second-Generation Versus Earlier Intermediate/Basal Insulin Analogues on Rates of Hypoglycemia in Adults with Type 1 and 2 Diabetes (iNPHORM, US). Diabetes Ther 2023:10.1007/s13300-023-01423-3. [PMID: 37270453 PMCID: PMC10299942 DOI: 10.1007/s13300-023-01423-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2023] [Accepted: 05/12/2023] [Indexed: 06/05/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Second-generation basal insulin analogues have been shown to reduce hypoglycemia in several trials and observational studies of select populations; however, it remains unclear whether these results persist in real-world settings. Using self-reported hypoglycemia events, we assessed whether second-generation basal insulin analogues reduce rates of hypoglycemia events (non-severe/severe; overall/daytime/nocturnal) compared to earlier intermediate/basal insulin analogues among people with insulin-treated type 1 or 2 diabetes. METHODS We used prospectively collected data from the Investigating Novel Predictions of Hypoglycemia Occurrence Using Real-World Models (iNPHORM) panel survey. This US-wide, 1-year internet-based survey assessed hypoglycemia experiences and related sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of people with diabetes (February 2020-March 2021). We estimated population-average rate ratios for hypoglycemia comparing second-generation to earlier intermediate/basal insulin analogues using negative binomial regression, adjusting for confounders. Within-person variability of repeated observations was addressed with generalized estimating equations. RESULTS Among iNPHORM participants with complete data, N = 413 used an intermediate/basal insulin analogue for ≥ 1 month during follow-up. After adjusting for baseline and time-updated confounders, average second-generation basal insulin analogue users experienced a 19% (95% CI 3-32%, p = 0.02) lower rate of overall non-severe hypoglycemia and 43% (95% CI 26-56%, p < 0.001) a lower rate of nocturnal non-severe hypoglycemia compared to earlier intermediate/basal insulin users. Overall severe hypoglycemia rates were similar among second-generation and earlier intermediate/basal insulin users (p = 0.35); however, the rate of severe nocturnal hypoglycemia was reduced by 44% (95% CI 10-65%, p = 0.02) among second-generation insulin users compared to earlier intermediate/basal insulin users. CONCLUSION Our real-world results suggest second-generation basal insulin analogues reduce rates of hypoglycemia, especially nocturnal non-severe and severe events. Whenever possible and feasible, clinicians should prioritize prescribing these agents over first-generation basal or intermediate insulin in people with type 1 and 2 diabetes.
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- Jason E Black
- Department of Family Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- Department of Family Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- Department of Family Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada
- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada
- Robarts Research Institute, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- Department of Family Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, ON, Canada.
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The number of older adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D) is increasing due to an overall increase in life expectancy and improvement in diabetes management and treatment of complications. They are a heterogeneous cohort due to the dynamic process of aging and the presence of comorbidities and diabetes-related complications. A high risk for hypoglycemia unawareness and severe hypoglycemia has been described. Periodic assessment of health status and adjustment of glycemic goals to mitigate hypoglycemia is imperative. Continuous glucose monitoring, insulin pump, and hybrid closed-loop systems are promising tools to improve glycemic control and mitigate hypoglycemia in this age group.
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- Elena Toschi
- Joslin Diabetes Center; Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center; Harvard Medical School, One Joslin Place, Boston, MA 02215, USA.
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Abdel-Rahman N, Manor O, Valinsky L, Mosenzon O, Calderon-Margalit R, Roberman S. What is important for people with type 2 diabetes? A focus group study to identify relevant aspects for Patient-Reported Outcome Measures in diabetes care. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0277424. [PMCID: PMC9662717 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0277424] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2022] [Accepted: 10/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Background
Patient-Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs) aim to evaluate the quality of care based on the perspectives of patients rather than clinical indicators. Qualitative research is needed to identify these perspectives in people with type 2 diabetes.
Objective
To identify, for the first time in Israel, aspects valuable for people with type 2 diabetes that can be relevant for PROMs in diabetes care.
Methods
A qualitative study included three focus groups totalling 19 people with type 2 diabetes. Inclusion criteria were: (1)type 2 diabetes, (2)diabetes duration of at least six months, and (3)adults aged 45–80 years. Purposive sampling enabled recruitment of heterogeneous participants. Also, two experts’ panels with healthcare providers involved in diabetes care (n = 23) were conducted to provide triangulation of information (more testimony about what is valuable for people with type 2 diabetes). Discussions were recorded, transcribed and thematically analysed.
Results
Four domains were deemed valuable for people with type 2 diabetes: (1)challenges of living with diabetes, including reduced physical function, healthy lifestyle struggles, sexual dysfunction, and financial burden, (2)mental health issues, including depression, distress, anxiety, frustration, and loneliness, (3)self-management ability, including management of lifestyle modifications and treatment, knowledge about the disease and treatment, and (4)patient-clinician relationships, including the devotion of clinicians, trust in clinicians and treatment, shared decision-making, and multidisciplinary care under one roof. Experts favour using PROMs in diabetes routine care and even acknowledged their necessity to improve the treatment process. However, only some of the domains raised by people with type 2 diabetes were identified by the experts.
Conclusions
There are content gaps between perspectives of people with type 2 diabetes and their healthcare providers. PROMs are essential in addressing issues largely not addressed in routine diabetes care. We recommend that researchers and healthcare providers, who intend to utilize PROMs for diabetes care, consider the aforementioned domains.
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- Nura Abdel-Rahman
- Braun School of Public Health, Hebrew University of Jerusalem Hadassah Medical School, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Braun School of Public Health, Hebrew University of Jerusalem Hadassah Medical School, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Diabetes Unit, Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Hadassah Medical Center, Jerusalem, Israel
- Faculty of Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Braun School of Public Health, Hebrew University of Jerusalem Hadassah Medical School, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Braun School of Public Health, Hebrew University of Jerusalem Hadassah Medical School, Jerusalem, Israel
- Gordon Academic College of Education, Haifa, Israel
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Borges CV, Nunes A, Costa VE, Orsi RDO, Basilio LSP, Monteiro GC, Maraschin M, Lima GPP. Tryptophan and Biogenic Amines in the Differentiation and Quality of Honey. Int J Tryptophan Res 2022; 15:11786469221102098. [PMID: 35656455 PMCID: PMC9152190 DOI: 10.1177/11786469221102098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2022] [Accepted: 05/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Honey is a natural product with beneficial properties to health and has different characteristics depending on the region of production and collection, flowering, and climate. The presence of precursor amino acids of- and biogenic amines can be important in metabolomic studies of differentiation and quality of honey. We analyzed 65 honeys from 11 distinct regions of the State of Santa Catarina (Brazil) as to the profile of amino acids and biogenic amines by HPLC. The highest L-tryptophan (Trp), 5-hydroxytryptophan (5-OH-Trp), and tryptamine (Tryp) levels were detected in Cfb climate and harvested in 2019. Although we have found high content of serotonin, dopamine, and L-dopa in Cfb climate, the highest values occurred in honey produced during the summer 2018 and at altitudes above 900 m. Results indicate that the amino acids and biogenic amine levels in honeys are good indicators of origin. These data warrant further investigation on the honey as source of amino acids precursor of serotonin, melatonin, and dopamine, what can guide the choice of food as source of neurotransmitters.
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- Cristine Vanz Borges
- Health Sciences, Universidade Alto Vale do Rio do Peixe (UNIARP), Caçador, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Plant Morphogenesis and Biochemistry Laboratory, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Stable Isotope Center, Institute of Biosciences, São Paulo State University, Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Center of Education, Science and Technology in Rational Beekeeping (NECTAR), College of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Sciences, São Paulo State University, Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Sciences, Institute of Biosciences, São Paulo State University, Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Sciences, Institute of Biosciences, São Paulo State University, Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Plant Morphogenesis and Biochemistry Laboratory, Federal University of Santa Catarina, Florianopolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Sciences, Institute of Biosciences, São Paulo State University, Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil
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Bisio A, Gonder-Frederick L, McFadden R, Cherñavvsky D, Voelmle M, Pajewski M, Yu P, Bonner H, Brown SA. The Impact of a Recently Approved Automated Insulin Delivery System on Glycemic, Sleep, and Psychosocial Outcomes in Older Adults With Type 1 Diabetes: A Pilot Study. J Diabetes Sci Technol 2022; 16:663-669. [PMID: 33451264 PMCID: PMC9294584 DOI: 10.1177/1932296820986879] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND Older adults with type 1 diabetes (≥65 years) are often under-represented in clinical trials of automated insulin delivery (AID) systems. We sought to test the efficacy of a recently FDA-approved AID system in this population. METHODS Participants with type 1 diabetes used sensor-augmented pump (SAP) therapy for four weeks and then used an AID system (Control-IQ) for four weeks. In addition to glucose control variables, patient-reported outcomes (PRO) were assessed with questionnaires and sleep parameters were assessed by actigraphy. RESULTS Fifteen older adults (mean age 68.7 ± 3.3, HbA1c of 7.0 ± 0.8) completed the pilot trial. Glycemic outcomes improved during AID compared to SAP. During AID use, mean glucose was 146.0 mg/dL; mean percent time in range (TIR, 70-180 mg/dL) was 79.6%; median time below 70 mg/dL was 1.1%. The AID system was in use 92.6% ± 7.0% of the time. Compared to SAP, while participants were on AID the TIR increased significantly (+10%, P = .002) accompanied by a reduction in both time above 180 mg/dL (-6.9%, P = .005) and below 70 mg/dl (-0.4%, P = .053). Diabetes-related distress decreased significantly while using AID (P = .028), but sleep parameters remained unchanged. CONCLUSIONS Use of this AID system in older adults improved glycemic control with high scores in ease of use, trust, and usability. Participants reported an improvement in diabetes distress with AID use. There were no significant changes in sleep.
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- Alessandro Bisio
- Center for Diabetes Technology,
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Center for Diabetes Technology,
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
- Department of Psychiatry, University of
Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Center for Diabetes Technology,
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Center for Diabetes Technology,
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Center for Diabetes Technology,
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
- Department of Medicine, Division of
Endocrinology and Metabolism, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Center for Diabetes Technology,
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of
Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of
Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Center for Diabetes Technology,
University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
- Department of Medicine, Division of
Endocrinology and Metabolism, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
- Sue A. Brown, MD, Center for Diabetes
Technology, University of Virginia, P.O. Box 400888, Charlottesville, VA 22908,
USA.
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Glucose variability and predicted cardiovascular risk after gastrectomy. Surg Today 2022; 52:1634-1644. [PMID: 35357573 DOI: 10.1007/s00595-022-02496-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2021] [Accepted: 02/27/2022] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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PURPOSE To investigate the correlation between glycemic trends and cardiovascular risk after gastrectomy for gastric cancer. METHODS We enrolled 105 gastric cancer patients who underwent gastrectomy at our hospital between October 2017 and July 2020. Postoperative glucose concentrations, trends, and patterns were recorded using a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device. Cardiovascular risk was calculated using the Framingham stroke risk profile score (FSRPS), the Framingham risk score (FRS), and the Suita score. We examined the correlations between glycemic variability and cardiovascular risk scores. RESULTS There were significant differences in the standard deviation (SD) of glucose levels between the high and low FSRPS groups (p = 0.049), the high and low FRS groups (p = 0.011), and the high and low Suita score groups (p = 0.044). The SD of glucose levels was significantly higher in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) (p < 0.001) and those who underwent total gastrectomy (TG) (p = 0.017). Additionally, the CGM data available for 38 patients 1 year post-gastrectomy were analyzed for glucose level dynamics, and the SD was found to be significantly higher than that at 1 month (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION Our findings suggest that long-term follow-up and therapeutic strategies tailored to glycemic trends may be necessary for gastric cancer patients after gastrectomy, especially those with DM and those who have undergone TG, to prevent cardiovascular events.
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Kawaguchi Y, Miyamoto S, Hajika Y, Ashida N, Masumoto K, Sawa J, Hamazaki K, Kumeda Y. Comparisons of efficacy and safety in insulin glargine and lixisenatide plus glulisine combination therapy with multiple daily injection therapy in Japanese patients with type 2 diabetes. J Diabetes Investig 2022; 13:505-514. [PMID: 34551215 PMCID: PMC8902399 DOI: 10.1111/jdi.13677] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2021] [Revised: 09/08/2021] [Accepted: 09/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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AIMS/INTRODUCTION Multiple daily injection therapy for early glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus is associated with hypoglycemia and weight gain. This study aimed to compare the efficacy (time in range of glucose level 70-180 mg/dL), safety (time below range level 1 of glucose <70 mg/dL), glycemic variability changes, therapeutic indices, body mass index and titration periods between multiple daily injection and insulin glargine U100 and lixisenatide (iGlarLixi) combination (iGlarLixi + insulin glulisine; injected once daily [evenings]) therapies using intermittent continuous glucose monitoring. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 40 hospitalized patients with type 2 diabetes were randomly assigned to the iGlarLixi + insulin glulisine group or the multiple daily injection group. An intermittent continuous glucose monitoring system was attached, and each injection was adjusted to achieve the target glucose level according to the respective titration algorithm. Times in and below the range were analyzed using data collected on days 11-13 of the intermittent continuous glucose monitoring. RESULTS The time in range did not significantly differ between the groups. However, the time below range level 1 was lower in the iGlarLixi + insulin glulisine group (P = 0.047). The changes in glycemic variability, therapeutic indices and body mass index were not significantly different between the groups, although the titration period was significantly shorter in the iGlarLixi + insulin glulisine group (P = 0.033). CONCLUSIONS iGlarLixi + insulin glulisine combination therapy is safe and equally efficacious as multiple daily injection therapy for glycemic control, while avoiding hypoglycemia risk and reducing the number of injections are required.
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- Yuji Kawaguchi
- Department of Internal MedicineMinami Osaka HospitalOsakaJapan
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- Department of Internal MedicineMinami Osaka HospitalOsakaJapan
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- Department of Internal MedicineMinami Osaka HospitalOsakaJapan
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- Department of Internal MedicineMinami Osaka HospitalOsakaJapan
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- Department of Internal MedicineMinami Osaka HospitalOsakaJapan
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- Department of Internal MedicineMinami Osaka HospitalOsakaJapan
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- Department of Internal MedicineMinami Osaka HospitalOsakaJapan
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- Department of Internal MedicineMinami Osaka HospitalOsakaJapan
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Xie X, Guo J, Bremner KE, Wang M, Shah BR, Volodin A. Review and estimation of disutility for joint health states of severe and nonsevere hypoglycemic events in diabetes. J Comp Eff Res 2021; 10:961-974. [PMID: 34287017 DOI: 10.2217/cer-2021-0059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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Aim: Many economic evaluations used linear or log-transformed additive methods to estimate the disutility of hypoglycemic events in diabetes, both nonsevere (NSHEs) and severe (SHEs). Methods: We conducted a literature search for studies of disutility for hypoglycemia. We used additive, minimum and multiplicative methods, and the adjusted decrement estimator to estimate the disutilities of joint health states with both NSHEs and SHEs in six scenarios. Results: Twenty-four studies reported disutilities for hypoglycemia in diabetes. Based on construct validity, the adjusted decrement estimator method likely provides less biased estimates, predicting that when SHEs occur, the additional impact from NSHEs is marginal. Conclusion: Our proposed new method provides a different perspective on the estimation of quality-adjusted life-years in economic evaluations of hypoglycemic treatments.
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- Xuanqian Xie
- Health Technology Assessment Program, Ontario Health, Toronto, ON M5S 1N5, Canada
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- Health Technology Assessment Program, Ontario Health, Toronto, ON M5S 1N5, Canada
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- Toronto General Hospital Research Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, ON M5G 2C4, Canada
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- Health Technology Assessment Program, Ontario Health, Toronto, ON M5S 1N5, Canada
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- Division of Endocrinology, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, ON M4N 3M5, Canada.,Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON M5S 1A8, Canada
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- Department of Mathematics & Statistics, University of Regina, Regina, SK S4S 0A2, Canada
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Dial AG, Monaco CMF, Grafham GK, Patel TP, Tarnopolsky MA, Hawke TJ. Impaired Function and Altered Morphology in the Skeletal Muscles of Adult Men and Women With Type 1 Diabetes. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2021; 106:2405-2422. [PMID: 33890059 DOI: 10.1210/clinem/dgab261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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CONTEXT Previous investigations on skeletal muscle health in type 1 diabetes (T1D) have generally focused on later stages of disease progression where comorbidities are present and are posited as a primary mechanism of muscle dysfunction. OBJECTIVE To investigate skeletal muscle function and morphology across the adult lifespan in those with and without T1D. DESIGN Participants underwent maximal contraction (MVC) testing, resting muscle biopsy, and venous blood sampling. SETTING Procedures in this study were undertaken at the McMaster University Medical Centre. PARTICIPANTS Sixty-five healthy adult (18-78 years old) men/males and women/females (T1D = 34; control = 31) matched for age/biological sex/body mass index; self-reported physical activity levels were included. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Our primary measure in this study was MVC, with supporting histological/immunofluorescent measures. RESULTS After 35 years of age ("older adults"), MVC declined quicker in T1D subjects compared to controls. Loss of strength in T1D was accompanied by morphological changes associated with accelerated aging. Type 1 myofiber grouping was higher in T1D, and the groups were larger and more numerous than in controls. Older T1D females exhibited more myofibers expressing multiple myosin heavy chain isoforms (hybrid fibers) than controls, another feature of accelerated aging. Conversely, T1D males exhibited a shift toward type 2 fibers, with less evidence of myofiber grouping or hybrid fibers. CONCLUSIONS These data suggest impairments to skeletal muscle function and morphology exist in T1D. The decline in strength with T1D is accelerated after 35 years of age and may be responsible for the earlier onset of frailty, which characterizes those with diabetes.
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- Athan G Dial
- Dept of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Dept of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Dept of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Dept of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- Dept of Pathology and Molecular Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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Matus A, Trout KK, Sawyer AM, Riegel B. Sleep and hypoglycaemia symptom perception in adults with type-1 diabetes mellitus: A mixed-methods review. J Adv Nurs 2021; 78:14-25. [PMID: 34212428 DOI: 10.1111/jan.14947] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2021] [Revised: 04/19/2021] [Accepted: 06/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIMS The study aims to review, synthesize and integrate primary research on the relationship between sleep and hypoglycaemia symptom perception in adults with type-1 diabetes. DESIGN This mixed-methods review follows a convergent segregated approach to synthesis and integration of qualitative and quantitative evidence. DATA SOURCES With assistance of a biomedical librarian, a search of four databases was conducted (PubMed, CINAHL, Embase and PsycINFO) in June 2020. The review included primary research measuring sleep and hypoglycaemia symptom perception in adults (age ≥ 18 years) with type-1 diabetes in English. Studies that exclusively addressed children, type-2 diabetes or outcomes unrelated to sleep and hypoglycaemia symptom perception were excluded. REVIEW METHODS Screening focused on title and abstract review (n = 624). Studies not excluded after screening (n = 35) underwent full-text review. References of each study selected for inclusion (n = 6) were hand searched with one study added. All studies included in the review (n = 7) were critically appraised with JBI Critical Appraisal tools, and then data were extracted with systematic evaluation. RESULTS Quantitative synthesis found sleep reduces the magnitude of detectable symptoms and one's capacity to detect them. Qualitative synthesis found that individuals with type-1 diabetes perceive unpredictable severity, frequency and awareness of symptoms while asleep as an oppressive, lingering threat. Integration of findings highlights the troublesome duality of sleep's relationship with hypoglycaemia symptom perception. CONCLUSIONS Sleep presents a challenging time for individuals with type-1 diabetes. Further research examining the relationship between sleep and hypoglycaemia symptom perception is recommended as the number of studies limits this review. IMPACT Symptom perception is the main physiologic defense against severe hypoglycaemia in type-1 diabetes. This review found that sleep's relationship with hypoglycaemia symptoms has unique physiological and psychological components to address when providing comprehensive care. This review may inform future lines of inquiry that develop into interventions, improvements in practice and risk reduction for hypoglycaemia-related complications.
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- Austin Matus
- School of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- School of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- School of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- School of Nursing, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.,Mary MacKillop Institute for Health Research, Australian Catholic University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,International Center for Self-Care Research, Australian Catholic University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Bisio A, Brown SA, McFadden R, Pajewski M, Yu PL, DeBoer M, Schoelwer MJ, Bonner HG, Wakeman CA, Cherñavvsky DR, Gonder-Frederick L. Sleep and diabetes-specific psycho-behavioral outcomes of a new automated insulin delivery system in young children with type 1 diabetes and their parents. Pediatr Diabetes 2021; 22:495-502. [PMID: 33289242 DOI: 10.1111/pedi.13164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2020] [Revised: 11/03/2020] [Accepted: 11/11/2020] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Data on the use of Control-IQ, the latest FDA-approved automated insulin delivery (AID) system for people with T1D 6 years of age or older is still scarce, particularly regarding nonglycemic outcomes. Children with T1D and their parents are at higher risk for sleep disturbances. This study assesses sleep, psycho-behavioral and glycemic outcomes of AID compared to sensor-augmented pump therapy (SAP) therapy in young children with T1D and their parents. METHODS Thirteen parents and their young children (ages 7-10) on insulin pump therapy were enrolled. Children completed an initial 4-week study with SAP using their own pump and a study CGM followed by a 4-week phase of AID. Sleep outcomes for parents and children were evaluated through actigraphy watches. Several questionnaires were administered at baseline and at the end of each study phase. CGM data were used to assess glycemic outcomes. RESULTS Actigraphy data did not show any significant change from SAP to AID, except a reduction of number of parental awakenings during the night (p = 0.036). Parents reported statistically significant improvements in Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index total score (p = 0.009), Hypoglycemia Fear Survey total score (p = 0.011), diabetes-related distress (p = 0.032), and depression (p = 0.023). While on AID, time in range (70-180 mg/dL) significantly increased compared to SAP (p < 0.001), accompanied by a reduction in hyperglycemia (p = 0.001). CONCLUSIONS These results suggest that use of AID has a positive impact on glycemic outcomes in young children as well as sleep and diabetes-specific quality of life outcomes in their parents.
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- Alessandro Bisio
- Center for Diabetes Technology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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- Center for Diabetes Technology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA.,Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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- Center for Diabetes Technology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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- Center for Diabetes Technology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA.,Sleep Disorder Center, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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- Center for Diabetes Technology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA.,Department of Pediatrics, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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- Center for Diabetes Technology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA.,Department of Pediatrics, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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- Sleep Disorder Center, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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- Center for Diabetes Technology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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- Center for Diabetes Technology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA.,Department of Psychiatry, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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- Center for Diabetes Technology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA.,Department of Psychiatry, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, USA
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Ibrahim N. Frequency and predictors of hypoglycemia in Type 2 diabetes: A population-based study. JOURNAL OF DIABETOLOGY 2021. [DOI: 10.4103/jod.jod_48_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Uzoigwe C, Hamersky CM, Arbit DI, Weng W, Radin MS. Assessing Prevalence of Hypoglycemia in a Medical Transcription Database. Diabetes Metab Syndr Obes 2020; 13:2209-2216. [PMID: 32612376 PMCID: PMC7322136 DOI: 10.2147/dmso.s235298] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2019] [Accepted: 05/29/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The prevalence of hypoglycemia in patients with diabetes mellitus is likely underreported, particularly with regard to non-severe episodes, and representative estimates require more detailed data than claims or typical electronic health record (EHR) databases provide. This study examines the prevalence of hypoglycemia as identified in a medical transcription database. PATIENTS AND METHODS The Amplity Insights database contains medical content dictated by providers detailing patient encounters with health care professionals (HCPs) from across the United States. Natural language processing (NLP) was used to identify episodes of hypoglycemia using both symptom-based and non-symptom-based definitions of hypoglycemic events. This study examined records of 41,688 patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus and 317,399 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus between January 1, 2016, and April 30, 2018. RESULTS Using a non-symptom-based definition, the prevalence of hypoglycemia was 18% among patients with T1DM and 8% among patients with T2DM. These estimates show the prevalence of hypoglycemia to be 2- to 9-fold higher than the 1% to 4% prevalence estimates suggested by claims database analyses. CONCLUSION In this exploration of a medical transcription database, the prevalence of hypoglycemia was considerably higher than what has been reported via retrospective analyses from claims and EHR databases. This analysis suggests that data sources other than claims and EHR may provide a more in-depth look into discrepancies between the mention of hypoglycemia events during a health care visit and documentation of hypoglycemia in patient records.
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- Chioma Uzoigwe
- Novo Nordisk Inc., Plainsboro, NJ, USA
- Correspondence: Chioma Uzoigwe Novo Nordisk Inc., 800 Scudders Mill Road, Plainsboro, NJ08536, USATel +1 609 786 4317 Email
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Beck RW, Bergenstal RM, Riddlesworth TD, Kollman C, Li Z, Brown AS, Close KL. Validation of Time in Range as an Outcome Measure for Diabetes Clinical Trials. Diabetes Care 2019; 42:400-405. [PMID: 30352896 PMCID: PMC6905478 DOI: 10.2337/dc18-1444] [Citation(s) in RCA: 464] [Impact Index Per Article: 92.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2018] [Accepted: 09/12/2018] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE This study evaluated the association of time in range (TIR) of 70-180 mg/dL (3.9-10 mmol/L) with the development or progression of retinopathy and development of microalbuminuria using the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT) data set in order to validate the use of TIR as an outcome measure for clinical trials. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS In the DCCT, blood glucose concentrations were measured at a central laboratory from seven fingerstick samples (seven-point testing: pre- and 90-min postmeals and at bedtime) collected during 1 day every 3 months. Retinopathy progression was assessed every 6 months and urinary microalbuminuria development every 12 months. Proportional hazards models were used to assess the association of TIR and other glycemic metrics, computed from the seven-point fingerstick data, with the rate of development of microvascular complications. RESULTS Mean TIR of seven-point profiles for the 1,440 participants was 41 ± 16%. The hazard rate of development of retinopathy progression was increased by 64% (95% CI 51-78), and development of the microalbuminuria outcome was increased by 40% (95% CI 25-56), for each 10 percentage points lower TIR (P < 0.001 for each). Results were similar for mean glucose and hyperglycemia metrics. CONCLUSIONS Based on these results, a compelling case can be made that TIR is strongly associated with the risk of microvascular complications and should be an acceptable end point for clinical trials. Although hemoglobin A1c remains a valuable outcome metric in clinical trials, TIR and other glycemic metrics-especially when measured with continuous glucose monitoring-add value as outcome measures in many studies.
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- Roy W Beck
- Jaeb Center for Health Research, Tampa, FL
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Beck RW, Bergenstal RM, Riddlesworth TD, Kollman C, Li Z, Brown AS, Close KL. Validation of Time in Range as an Outcome Measure for Diabetes Clinical Trials. Diabetes Care 2019; 42:400-405. [PMID: 30352896 PMCID: PMC6905478 DOI: 10.2337/dc18-1444;] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2018] [Accepted: 09/12/2018] [Indexed: 08/20/2024]
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OBJECTIVE This study evaluated the association of time in range (TIR) of 70-180 mg/dL (3.9-10 mmol/L) with the development or progression of retinopathy and development of microalbuminuria using the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT) data set in order to validate the use of TIR as an outcome measure for clinical trials. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS In the DCCT, blood glucose concentrations were measured at a central laboratory from seven fingerstick samples (seven-point testing: pre- and 90-min postmeals and at bedtime) collected during 1 day every 3 months. Retinopathy progression was assessed every 6 months and urinary microalbuminuria development every 12 months. Proportional hazards models were used to assess the association of TIR and other glycemic metrics, computed from the seven-point fingerstick data, with the rate of development of microvascular complications. RESULTS Mean TIR of seven-point profiles for the 1,440 participants was 41 ± 16%. The hazard rate of development of retinopathy progression was increased by 64% (95% CI 51-78), and development of the microalbuminuria outcome was increased by 40% (95% CI 25-56), for each 10 percentage points lower TIR (P < 0.001 for each). Results were similar for mean glucose and hyperglycemia metrics. CONCLUSIONS Based on these results, a compelling case can be made that TIR is strongly associated with the risk of microvascular complications and should be an acceptable end point for clinical trials. Although hemoglobin A1c remains a valuable outcome metric in clinical trials, TIR and other glycemic metrics-especially when measured with continuous glucose monitoring-add value as outcome measures in many studies.
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- Roy W Beck
- Jaeb Center for Health Research, Tampa, FL
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Tracy EL, Berg CA, Baucom KJW, Turner SL, Kelly CS, Vleet MV, Butner J, Helgeson VS. Daily sleep quality and daily stressors in couples coping with type 1 diabetes. Health Psychol 2019; 38:75-83. [PMID: 30372105 PMCID: PMC6309199 DOI: 10.1037/hea0000690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To examine the influence of daily sleep quality in patients with Type 1 diabetes (T1D) on that of their spouses and to investigate the influence of couples' sleep quality on patients' diabetes-specific stressors and couples' general stressors the following day. METHODS 199 patients with Type 1 diabetes (Mage = 46.82) and their spouses (Mage = 46.41) completed a 14-day diary where they reported on their own sleep quality, and the presence of general stressors. Patients reported the presence of diabetes-specific stressors. Multilevel modeling examined the effects of daily variability in (within-person effects) and average levels of (between-person effects) sleep quality on the number of next-day diabetes-specific stressors (controlling for prior day stressors). Furthermore, the actor-partner interdependence model was used to examine the effect of sleep quality on general stressors. RESULTS Greater patients' daily sleep quality was related to their spouses' greater sleep quality. Increases in the patients' own daily- and average sleep quality were uniquely associated with fewer next day diabetes-specific stressors. Better own daily- and average sleep quality were associated with fewer general stressors for both partners. Spouses' increased daily sleep quality was associated with fewer general stressors of patients. CONCLUSIONS The results support that sleep quality is a dyadic phenomenon among couples and suggest that better sleep quality may buffer diabetes specific and general stress in couples coping with T1D. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2018 APA, all rights reserved).
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Beck RW, Bergenstal RM, Riddlesworth TD, Kollman C. The Association of Biochemical Hypoglycemia with the Subsequent Risk of a Severe Hypoglycemic Event: Analysis of the DCCT Data Set. Diabetes Technol Ther 2019; 21:1-5. [PMID: 30575408 PMCID: PMC6909677 DOI: 10.1089/dia.2018.0362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the association of biochemical hypoglycemia with subsequent severe hypoglycemia (SH) events using the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT) data set. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS The frequency of biochemical hypoglycemia (percentage of values <70 and <54 mg/dL [3.9 and 3.0 mmol/L) was assessed using DCCT blood glucose concentrations measured at a central laboratory from seven finger-stick samples (7-point testing: pre- and 90-min postmeals and at bedtime) collected during 1 day every 3 months. SH events required a change in mental status necessitating the involvement of another individual to provide treatment. A Poisson model accounting for repeated measures from each participant was used to assess the association of biochemical hypoglycemia frequency, computed from the 7-point finger-stick data, with the development of SH events. RESULTS The risk of SH during a 3-month period was substantially higher (P < 0.001) when there was at least one hypoglycemic blood glucose value in the preceding 7-point profile, with similar results seen for both the 70 mg/dL (rate ratio = 3.0 [95% confidence interval: 2.6-3.3]) and 54 mg/dL (rate ratio = 2.7 [95% confidence interval: 2.4-3.1]) thresholds. CONCLUSIONS The occurrence of biochemical hypoglycemia <70 or <54 mg/dL is associated with an increased risk of SH. For this reason as well as the deleterious effects of hypoglycemia on glucose counter-regulation and hypoglycemia awareness, cognition, quality of life, and arrhythmias, it is important in diabetes management to avoid hypoglycemic glucose levels as much as possible.
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- Roy W. Beck
- Jaeb Center for Health Research, Tampa, Florida
- Address correspondence to: Roy W. Beck, MD, PhD, Jaeb Center for Health Research, 15310 Amberly Drive, Suite 350, Tampa, FL 33647
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Fakhr-Movahedi A, Mirmohammadkhani M, Ramezani H. Effect of milk-honey mixture on the sleep quality of coronary patients: A clinical trial study. Clin Nutr ESPEN 2018; 28:132-135. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clnesp.2018.08.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2018] [Revised: 07/24/2018] [Accepted: 08/25/2018] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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Perceptions of insulin use in type 2 diabetes in primary care: a thematic synthesis. BMC FAMILY PRACTICE 2018; 19:70. [PMID: 29788908 PMCID: PMC5964885 DOI: 10.1186/s12875-018-0753-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2017] [Accepted: 05/01/2018] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Background Increasing numbers of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus are progressing to insulin therapy, and despite its potency many such individuals still have suboptimal glycaemic control. Insulin initiation and intensification is now often conducted by Practice Nurses and General Practitioners in many parts of the UK. Therefore, gaining insight into perspectives of patients and primary care clinicians is important in determining self-management and engagement with insulin. A thematic synthesis of studies was conducted exploring the views and experiences of people with type 2 diabetes and of healthcare professionals on insulin use and management in the context of primary care. Methods Protocol based systematic searches of electronic databases (CINAHL, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, MEDLINE, PsycINFO, and Web of Science) were performed on 1 October 2014 and updated on 31 March 2015, to identify studies that identified the views and experiences of adults with type 2 diabetes or primary care clinicians on the use of insulin in the management of type 2 diabetes. Studies meeting the review inclusion criteria were critically appraised using the CASP qualitative research checklist or Barley’s checklist for survey designs. A thematic synthesis was then conducted of the collected studies. Results Thirty-four studies were selected. Of these, 12 used qualitative interviews (nine with patients and three with healthcare professionals) and 22 were survey based (14 with patients, three with healthcare professionals, and five with both). Twelve key themes were identified and formed three domains, patient perceptions, healthcare professional perceptions, and health professional-patient relationships. The patient-centred themes were: insulin-related beliefs, social influences, psychological factors, hypoglycaemia, and therapy barriers. The clinician-related themes were: insulin skills of general practitioners, healthcare integration, healthcare professional-perceived barriers, hypoglycaemia, and explanations for adherence. Healthcare professional-patient relationship themes were drawn from the perspectives of patients and from clinicians. Conclusions This review reveals multiple barriers to optimal insulin use in primary care at both the patient and healthcare professional levels. These barriers indicate the need for multimodal interventions to: improve the knowledge and competencies of primary care professionals in insulin use; provide more effective patient education and self-management support; and introduce integrated insulin support systems. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12875-018-0753-2) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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Polonsky WH, Fisher L, Hessler D. The impact of non-severe hypoglycemia on quality of life in patients with type 2 diabetes. J Diabetes Complications 2018; 32:373-378. [PMID: 29496364 DOI: 10.1016/j.jdiacomp.2018.01.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2017] [Revised: 01/26/2018] [Accepted: 01/28/2018] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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AIMS To determine the impact of frequency of non-severe hypoglycemic events (NSHE) and the perceived burden of NSHE on quality of life (QOL) over time. METHODS T2D adults (n = 424) were re-contacted two years after initial QOL assessment. Responding subjects (n = 290) reported the frequency and burden of NSHE over time and completed six generic and diabetes-specific QOL measures. RESULTS Most subjects (86%) reported ≥ one NSHE over time. Higher frequency of NSHE was significantly associated with decrements in QOL. Greater perceived burden of NSHE was significantly linked to decreases in QOL over time for all six QOL measures. Interaction terms indicated that participants with a higher frequency of NSHE and higher perceived burden reported the greatest decrease in QOL; participants who experienced frequent NSHE but did not perceive these events as burdensome evidenced little worsening in QOL over time. CONCLUSIONS NSHE have a negative impact on QOL over time in T2D adults. However, it is not just the occurrence of NSHE that affects QOL; it is the individual's felt burden of these events that is critical. The greatest reductions in QOL are seen among those subjects reporting a higher frequency of NSHE and indicating that such events are burdensome.
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- W H Polonsky
- Department of Psychiatry, University of California, San Diego, USA; Behavioral Diabetes Institute, San Diego, USA.
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of California, San Francisco
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- Department of Family and Community Medicine, University of California, San Francisco
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Linjawi S, Lee BW, Tabak Ö, Lövdahl S, Werther S, Abusnana S. A 32-Week Randomized Comparison of Stepwise Insulin Intensification of Biphasic Insulin Aspart (BIAsp 30) Versus Basal-Bolus Therapy in Insulin-Naïve Patients with Type 2 Diabetes. Diabetes Ther 2018; 9:1-11. [PMID: 29129018 PMCID: PMC5801220 DOI: 10.1007/s13300-017-0334-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2017] [Indexed: 01/17/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION This 32-week, open-label, randomized, parallel-group, multinational trial aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of stepwise insulin intensification of biphasic insulin aspart 30 (BIAsp 30) relative to stepwise intensification of a basal-bolus regimen in insulin-naïve adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D) who continued pretrial treatment with metformin and sulfonylurea. METHODS Adults with T2D were randomized into one of two treatment arms for 32 weeks: (1) BIAsp 30 once daily (OD), with the possibility of stepwise treatment intensification up to BIAsp 30 three times daily (TID); (2) insulin glargine OD, with the possibility of stepwise treatment intensification with insulin aspart up to TID. The primary endpoint was change from baseline in HbA1c after 32 weeks. RESULTS After 32 weeks, the estimated mean change in HbA1c from baseline was statistically significantly lower in the BIAsp 30 arm (- 1.18%) versus basal-bolus (- 1.36%) [estimated treatment difference 0.18%; 95% confidence interval (95% CI) 0.01; 0.36; p < 0.05]. The proportion of patients with HbA1c below 7.0% was statistically significantly lower with BIAsp 30 (42.9%) compared with basal-bolus (56.9%) (odds ratio 0.58; 95% CI 0.37; 0.89; p = 0.01). The overall rate of severe or blood glucose (BG)-confirmed hypoglycemic events was numerically lower for BIAsp 30 compared with basal-bolus, and a statistically significantly lower rate in nocturnal severe or BG-confirmed hypoglycemia in the BIAsp 30 arm relative to basal-bolus was observed: estimated rate ratio 0.32 (95% CI 0.13; 0.79), p = 0.0131. The proportion of patients with adverse events was similar in both treatment arms. CONCLUSION Insulin intensification with BIAsp 30 and basal-bolus showed an improvement in glycemic control; the change in HbA1c was statistically significantly lower for BIAsp 30 compared to basal-bolus. Basal-bolus treatment was accompanied by a numerically, and statistically significantly, higher rate of overall and nocturnal severe or BG-confirmed hypoglycemia, respectively, compared with BIAsp 30. FUNDING Novo Nordisk A/S. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov identifier, NCT02453685.
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- Sultan Linjawi
- Coffs Endocrine and Diabetes Service, Coffs Harbour, NSW, Australia.
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- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Internal Medicine Clinic, Ministry of Health Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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Reddy R, El Youssef J, Winters-Stone K, Branigan D, Leitschuh J, Castle J, Jacobs PG. The effect of exercise on sleep in adults with type 1 diabetes. Diabetes Obes Metab 2018; 20:443-447. [PMID: 28718987 PMCID: PMC6314304 DOI: 10.1111/dom.13065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2017] [Revised: 07/05/2017] [Accepted: 07/08/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The aim of this pilot study was to investigate the effect of exercise on sleep and nocturnal hypoglycaemia in adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D). In a 3-week crossover trial, 10 adults with T1D were randomized to perform aerobic, resistance or no exercise. During each exercise week, participants completed 2 separate 45-minutes exercise sessions at an academic medical center. Participants returned home and wore a continuous glucose monitor and a wrist-based activity monitor to estimate sleep duration. Participants on average lost 70 (±49) minutes of sleep (P = .0015) on nights following aerobic exercise and 27 (±78) minutes (P = .3) following resistance exercise relative to control nights. The odds ratio with confidence intervals of nocturnal hypoglycaemia occurring on nights following aerobic and resistance exercise was 5.4 (1.3, 27.2) and 7.0 (1.7, 37.3), respectively. Aerobic exercise can cause sleep loss in T1D possibly from increased hypoglycaemia.
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- Ravi Reddy
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Harold Schnitzer Diabetes Health Center, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon
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- School of Nursing, Human Performance Laboratory, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Harold Schnitzer Diabetes Health Center, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon
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- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, Harold Schnitzer Diabetes Health Center, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon
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Pawaskar M, Witt EA, Engel SS, Rajpathak SN, Iglay K. Severity of hypoglycaemia and health-related quality of life, work productivity and healthcare costs in patients with type 2 diabetes in Europe. ENDOCRINOLOGY DIABETES & METABOLISM 2018; 1:e00011. [PMID: 30815548 PMCID: PMC6354814 DOI: 10.1002/edm2.11] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2017] [Revised: 11/19/2017] [Accepted: 12/03/2017] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Aims Hypoglycaemia in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is associated with poor health outcomes, such as reduced health‐related quality of life (HRQoL). This study aimed to assess the impact of hypoglycaemic events by severity on HRQoL, work productivity and healthcare costs in patients with T2DM. Materials and Methods European patients with T2DM selected from the National Health and Wellness Survey who were currently receiving pharmacologic therapy were stratified into 3 groups based on the reported history and severity of hypoglycaemic events (no event, nonsevere, severe) experienced in the previous 3 months. Patients’ work productivity, HRQoL, healthcare resource use (HCRU) and associated costs were assessed as self‐reported outcomes. Results Of 1269 patients included in the study, 652 (51.4%) patients had not experienced an event, while 533 (42.0%) and 84 (6.6%) patients had experienced nonsevere and severe hypoglycaemic events, respectively, in the previous 3 months. An increase in hypoglycaemia severity was associated with a decrease in HRQoL, and an increase in HCRU and healthcare costs. Conclusions The impact of hypoglycaemia varies by severity and has a negative impact on HRQoL and overall HCRU and costs.
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Farahani P. Nonsevere Hypoglycemia Episode Clinical and Economic Outcomes: A Comparison between Sulfonylurea and Sodium-Glucose Cotransporter 2 Inhibitor as Add-On to Metformin from a Canadian Perspective. Int J Endocrinol 2018; 2018:3718958. [PMID: 30123259 PMCID: PMC6079519 DOI: 10.1155/2018/3718958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2018] [Revised: 06/15/2018] [Accepted: 06/19/2018] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Nonsevere hypoglycemia episodes (NSHEs) are associated with clinically adverse outcomes, lower health-related quality of life, increased burden of disease, and reduced work productivity. OBJECTIVE To estimate prevalence of NSHEs and associated economic outcomes attributable to sulfonylurea (SU) versus sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitor (SGLT2i) initiation after metformin over one year for Canadian patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM). METHODS Risk difference for NSHEs was calculated for SU and SGLT2i from RCT data. Estimation of NSHEs attributable to SU utilization in Canada was calculated from published data. Both direct and indirect costs associated with NSHEs were obtained from previous published studies in literature. RESULTS The number of patients with T2DM and exposure to SU in Canada in 2016 was estimated to be 1,246,438. The average underreported NSHEs in clinical settings were estimated at 67.7%. Risk difference for NSHEs for SU versus SGLT2i was estimated at 26.7%. Estimation of excess NSHEs attributable to SU utilization versus SGLT2i in Canada was estimated at 130,434 events per year (sensitivity analysis: minimum 80,680 and maximum 624,465). Total indirect costs including loss-of-work productivity and out-of-pocket costs secondary to excess NSHEs due to SU utilization versus SGLT2i after metformin were estimated at CDN$8.6M (M = millions) for 2016 (sensitivity analysis: minimum CDN$5.3M and maximum CDN$81.2M). CONCLUSION NSHE, which is a forgotten variable in economic evaluations for healthcare reimbursement models, occurs frequently in real-world clinical settings but is infrequently reported. NSHEs can lead to a significant loss-of-work productivity and out-of-pocket costs.
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- Pendar Farahani
- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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Hamdy RC, Kinser A, Dickerson K, Kendall-Wilson T, Depelteau A, Copeland R, Whalen K. Insomnia and Mild Cognitive Impairment. Gerontol Geriatr Med 2018; 4:2333721418778421. [PMID: 29900189 PMCID: PMC5985539 DOI: 10.1177/2333721418778421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2017] [Revised: 02/23/2018] [Accepted: 04/26/2018] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Insomnia is a common problem in older people, especially in patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) whose circadian rhythm is often compromised. Insomnia exerts such a toll on caregivers that it is frequently the primary reason for seeking to institutionalize their loved ones. Three different types of insomnia are recognized: sleep-onset or initial insomnia, sleep maintenance or middle insomnia, and early morning awakening or late insomnia. Nocturnal hypoglycemia, as a cause of middle insomnia, is the main focus of this case study. Other types of insomnia are also briefly reviewed. The management of insomnia is then discussed including sleep hygiene, the usefulness and potential drawbacks of dietary supplements, nonprescription over-the-counter preparations and prescription hypnotics. Sleep architecture is then briefly reviewed, emphasizing the importance of its integrity and the role of each sleep stage.
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- R C Hamdy
- East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN, USA
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- East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN, USA
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- East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN, USA
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- East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN, USA
- Alzheimer's Tennessee, Knoxville, TN, USA
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- East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN, USA
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- East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN, USA
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- East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN, USA
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Ohashi Y, Wolden ML, Hyllested-Winge J, Brod M. Diabetes management and daily functioning burden of non-severe hypoglycemia in Japanese people treated with insulin. J Diabetes Investig 2017; 8:776-782. [PMID: 28178761 PMCID: PMC5668471 DOI: 10.1111/jdi.12642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2016] [Revised: 01/16/2017] [Accepted: 01/23/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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AIMS/INTRODUCTION The present study investigated the impact of non-severe hypoglycemic events (NSHE) on patients' diabetes management, daily functioning and well-being. MATERIALS AND METHODS A survey assessing the impact of NSHEs was completed by insulin-treated Japanese people with diabetes, aged ≥20 years with self-reported diabetes, who had experienced at least one NSHE in the past 3 months. Survey questions captured reasons for and the length of the event, and impacts on diabetes management, daily functioning, sleep and well-being. RESULTS A total of 3,145 people with type 1 diabetes mellitus and type 2 diabetes mellitus were screened, of which 411 respondents were eligible. Increased glucose monitoring was reported by 57 and 54% of respondents after daytime and night-time NSHE, respectively. The average number of additional glucose monitoring tests was 2.4 and 3.0 for daytime and night-time NSHE. Among all respondents, 19% (daytime) and 16% (night-time) changed their insulin dose after an NSHE. After a daytime NSHE, 25% of respondents reported a negative impact on their daily activities or work. After a night-time NSHE, 34 and 23% of respondents reported a negative impact on sleep and next day emotional state, respectively. CONCLUSIONS NSHEs have a negative impact on the diabetes management, daily functioning, sleep and well-being of Japanese patients.
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- Yasuo Ohashi
- Department of Integrated Science and Engineering for Sustainable Society, Chuo University, Hachioji, Tokyo, Japan
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- The Brod Group, Mill Valley, California, USA
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Frier BM, Jensen MM, Chubb BD. Hypoglycaemia in adults with insulin-treated diabetes in the UK: self-reported frequency and effects. Diabet Med 2016; 33:1125-32. [PMID: 26248501 PMCID: PMC5054881 DOI: 10.1111/dme.12878] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/29/2015] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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AIM Few real-life studies of non-severe (self-treated) hypoglycaemic events are available. This survey quantified the self-reported frequency of non-severe hypoglycaemia and its effects in adults with insulin-treated diabetes in the UK. METHODS Adults aged > 15 years with Type 1 diabetes or insulin-treated Type 2 diabetes completed ≤ 4 weekly questionnaires (7-day recall). Respondents with Type 2 diabetes were grouped by insulin regimen: basal-only, basal-bolus and 'other'. RESULTS Overall, 1038 respondents (466 with Type 1 diabetes, 572 with Type 2 diabetes) completed 3528 questionnaires. Mean numbers of non-severe events per week were 2.4 (Type 1 diabetes; median = 2) and 0.8 (Type 2 diabetes; median = 0); 23% and 26% of non-severe events occurred at night, respectively. Fatigue and reduced alertness were the commonest issues following events (78% and 51% of respondents, respectively). The effects of nocturnal events persisted longer than those of daytime events: Type 1 diabetes = 10.6 vs. 4.9 h (P = 0.0002); Type 2 diabetes = 15.3 vs. 5.1 h (P < 0.0001). In the week following an event, respondents' blood glucose measurements increased by 4.3 (Type 1 diabetes; 12% increment) and 4.2 (Type 2 diabetes; 21% increment) tests/week. In employed respondents, 20% of events caused work-time loss, more so following nocturnal (vs. daytime) hypoglycaemia: Type 1 diabetes = 2.7 vs. 1.1 h (P = 0.0184); Type 2 diabetes = 2.5 vs. 1.6 h (P = 0.1340). Most respondents rarely/never informed healthcare professionals about events (Type 1 diabetes = 82%, Type 2 diabetes = 69%). CONCLUSIONS Non-severe hypoglycaemia is common in adults with insulin-treated diabetes in the UK, with consequent health-related/economic effects. Communication about non-severe hypoglycaemia is limited and the burden of hypoglycaemia may be underestimated.
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- B M Frier
- The Queen's Medical Research Institute, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Novo Nordisk Scandinavia AB, Copenhagen, Denmark
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Maahs DM, Buckingham BA, Castle JR, Cinar A, Damiano ER, Dassau E, DeVries JH, Doyle FJ, Griffen SC, Haidar A, Heinemann L, Hovorka R, Jones TW, Kollman C, Kovatchev B, Levy BL, Nimri R, O'Neal DN, Philip M, Renard E, Russell SJ, Weinzimer SA, Zisser H, Lum JW. Outcome Measures for Artificial Pancreas Clinical Trials: A Consensus Report. Diabetes Care 2016; 39:1175-9. [PMID: 27330126 PMCID: PMC4915553 DOI: 10.2337/dc15-2716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 146] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Research on and commercial development of the artificial pancreas (AP) continue to progress rapidly, and the AP promises to become a part of clinical care. In this report, members of the JDRF Artificial Pancreas Project Consortium in collaboration with the wider AP community 1) advocate for the use of continuous glucose monitoring glucose metrics as outcome measures in AP trials, in addition to HbA1c, and 2) identify a short set of basic, easily interpreted outcome measures to be reported in AP studies whenever feasible. Consensus on a broader range of measures remains challenging; therefore, reporting of additional metrics is encouraged as appropriate for individual AP studies or study groups. Greater consistency in reporting of basic outcome measures may facilitate the interpretation of study results by investigators, regulatory bodies, health care providers, payers, and patients themselves, thereby accelerating the widespread adoption of AP technology to improve the lives of people with type 1 diabetes.
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- David M Maahs
- Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO
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- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes, Department of Pediatric Endocrinology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA
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- Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, Harold Schnitzer Diabetes Health Center, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR
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- Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, IL
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Boston University, Boston, MA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of California Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
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- Department of Endocrinology, Academic Medical Centre, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of California Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
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- Biomedical Engineering Department, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada Division of Endocrinology, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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- Wellcome Trust-Medical Research Clinical Institute of Metabolic Science, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, U.K
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- Telethon Kids Institute, The University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia
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- Johnson & Johnson Diabetes Care Companies, Wayne, PA
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- Jesse Z and Sara Lea Shafer Institute of Endocrinology and Diabetes, National Center for Childhood Diabetes, Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Petah Tikva, Israel
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- Department of Medicine, University of Melbourne, St. Vincent's Hospital Melbourne, Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia
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- Jesse Z and Sara Lea Shafer Institute of Endocrinology and Diabetes, National Center for Childhood Diabetes, Schneider Children's Medical Center of Israel, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Petah Tikva, Israel
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- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Nutrition, Montpellier University Hospital, INSERM Clinical Investigation Centre 1411, Institute of Functional Genomics, CNRS UMR 5203, INSERM U1191, University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Boston University, Boston, MA Diabetes Unit and Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of California Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, CA
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- Jaeb Center for Health Research, Tampa, FL
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Russell SJ, Beck RW. Design Considerations for Artificial Pancreas Pivotal Studies. Diabetes Care 2016; 39:1161-7. [PMID: 27330125 DOI: 10.2337/dc15-2449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2015] [Accepted: 12/19/2015] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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The development of artificial pancreas systems has evolved to the point that pivotal studies designed to assess efficacy and safety are in progress or soon to be initiated. These pivotal studies are intended to provide the necessary data to gain clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, coverage by payers, and adoption by patients and clinicians. Although there will not be one design that is appropriate for every system, there are certain aspects of protocol design that will be considerations in all pivotal studies designed to assess efficacy and safety. One key aspect of study design is the intervention to be used by the control group. A case can be made that the control group should use the currently available best technology, which is sensor-augmented pump therapy. However, an equally, if not more, compelling case can be made that the control intervention should be usual care. In this Perspective, we elaborate on this issue and provide a pragmatic approach to the design of clinical trials of artificial pancreas systems.
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- Jaeb Center for Health Research, Tampa, FL
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Brod M, Galstyan G, Unnikrishnan AG, Harman-Boehm I, Prusty V, Lavalle F, McGill M, Murphy A, Puchulu F. Self-Treated Hypoglycemia in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Results from the Second Wave of an International Cross-Sectional Survey. Diabetes Ther 2016; 7:279-93. [PMID: 27000799 PMCID: PMC4900974 DOI: 10.1007/s13300-016-0164-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2016] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION The aim of this study was to assess the total frequency of self-treated hypoglycemia in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients using regimens including basal insulin analogs, and to describe the psychological impact and behavioral response to these events from the perspective of patients and prescribers (i.e., hospital specialists and primary care physicians). METHODS The global attitude of patients and physicians 2 (GAPP2) survey was an online multinational, cross-sectional survey of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus treated with basal insulin analogs, with or without bolus insulin. Prescribers directly involved in the care of these patients were also surveyed. Here, we report the results of the second wave of the GAPP2 survey, in which the primary variable of interest was self-treated hypoglycemia. RESULTS A total of 855 patients and 1003 prescribers, from 7 countries, completed the survey. Overall, 28% of patients had experienced self-treated hypoglycemia during the previous 30 days, with two-thirds of events occurring during the day and one-third of events occurring nocturnally. Prescribers reported discussing events with 55% of patients over this period. Patients worried about self-treated hypoglycemia in a range of situations, and prescribers under-estimated this worry. Many patients who had experienced self-treated hypoglycemia in the last 30 days reported missing (19%), mistiming (7%), or reducing (7%) their basal insulin dose as a result. CONCLUSION Self-treated hypoglycemia was relatively common in patients using basal insulin analogs, with or without bolus insulin. Whilst the frequency of hypoglycemia was greater during the daytime than at night, patients worried more about nocturnal events and this level of worry was under-estimated by physicians. Additional advice and support may be needed for both patients and prescribers, to reduce the frequency and impact of self-treated hypoglycemia. FUNDING Novo Nordisk.
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- Endocrinological Research Center, Moscow, Russian Federation
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- Department of Internal Medicine and the Diabetes Unit, Soroka University Medical Center, Beer-Sheva, Israel
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- Autonomous University of Nuevo León, Pedro de Alba S/N, Ciudad Universitaria, San Nicolás de los Garza, Nuevo León, Mexico
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- Sydney Nursing School, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Sunward Park Medical Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Hospital de Clínicas, University of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Svedbo Engström M, Leksell J, Johansson UB, Gudbjörnsdottir S. What is important for you? A qualitative interview study of living with diabetes and experiences of diabetes care to establish a basis for a tailored Patient-Reported Outcome Measure for the Swedish National Diabetes Register. BMJ Open 2016; 6:e010249. [PMID: 27013595 PMCID: PMC4809096 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2015-010249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2015] [Revised: 02/01/2016] [Accepted: 03/07/2016] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES There is a growing emphasis on the perspective of individuals living with diabetes and the need for a more person-centred diabetes care. At present, the Swedish National Diabetes Register (NDR) lacks patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) based on the perspective of the patient. As a basis for a new PROM, the aim of this study was to describe important aspects in life for adult individuals with diabetes. DESIGN Semistructured qualitative interviews analysed using content analysis. SETTING Hospital-based outpatient clinics and primary healthcare clinics in Sweden. PARTICIPANTS 29 adults with type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM) (n=15) and type 2 DM (n=14). INCLUSION CRITERIA Swedish adults (≥ 18 years) living with type 1 DM or type 2 DM (duration ≥ 5 years) able to describe their situation in Swedish. Purposive sampling generated heterogeneous characteristics. RESULTS To live a good life with diabetes is demanding for the individual, but experienced barriers can be eased by support from others in the personal sphere, and by professional support from diabetes care. Diabetes care was a crucial resource to nurture the individual's ability and knowledge to manage diabetes, and to facilitate life with diabetes by supplying support, guidance, medical treatment and technical devices tailored to individual needs. The analysis resulted in the overarching theme 'To live a good life with diabetes' constituting the two main categories 'How I feel and how things are going with my diabetes' and 'Support from diabetes care in managing diabetes' including five different categories. CONCLUSIONS Common aspects were identified including the experience of living with diabetes and support from diabetes care. These will be used to establish a basis for a tailored PROM for the NDR.
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- Maria Svedbo Engström
- University of Gothenburg, Sahlgrenska Academy, Institute of Medicine, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Dalarna University, School of Education, Health and Social Studies, Falun, Sweden
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- Dalarna University, School of Education, Health and Social Studies, Falun, Sweden
- Uppsala University, Department of Medical Sciences, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Sophiahemmet University, Stockholm, Sweden
- Karolinska Intitutet, Department of Clinical Sciences and Education, Stockholm, Sweden
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- University of Gothenburg, Sahlgrenska Academy, Institute of Medicine, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Register Center Västra Götaland, Gothenburg, Sweden
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IN BRIEF In people with type 1 diabetes, sleep may be disrupted as a result of both behavioral and physiological aspects of diabetes and its management. This sleep disruption may negatively affect disease progression and development of complications. This review highlights key research findings regarding sleep in people with type 1 diabetes.
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- Sarah S Farabi
- Center for Narcolepsy, Sleep and Health Research, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL
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Atkin S, Javed Z, Fulcher G. Insulin degludec and insulin aspart: novel insulins for the management of diabetes mellitus. Ther Adv Chronic Dis 2015; 6:375-88. [PMID: 26568812 PMCID: PMC4622316 DOI: 10.1177/2040622315608646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus require insulin as disease progresses to attain or maintain glycaemic targets. Basal insulin is commonly prescribed initially, alone or with one or more rapid-acting prandial insulin doses, to limit mealtime glucose excursions (a basal-bolus regimen). Both patients and physicians must balance the advantages of improved glycaemic control with the risk of hypoglycaemia and increasing regimen complexity. The rapid-acting insulin analogues (insulin aspart, insulin lispro and insulin glulisine) all have similar pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic characteristics and clinical efficacy/safety profiles. However, there are important differences in the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic profiles of basal insulins (insulin glargine, insulin detemir and insulin degludec). Insulin degludec is an ultra-long-acting insulin analogue with a flat and stable glucose-lowering profile, a duration of action exceeding 30 h and less inter-patient variation in glucose-lowering effect than insulin glargine. In particular, the chemical properties of insulin degludec have allowed the development of a soluble co-formulation with prandial insulin aspart (insulin degludec/insulin aspart) that provides basal insulin coverage for at least 24 h with additional mealtime insulin for one or two meals depending on dose frequency. Pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic studies have shown that the distinct, long basal glucose-lowering action of insulin degludec and the prandial glucose-lowering effect of insulin aspart are maintained in the co-formulation. Evidence from pivotal phase III clinical trials indicates that insulin degludec/insulin aspart translate into sustained glycaemic control with less hypoglycaemia and the potential for a simpler insulin regimen with fewer daily injections.
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- Stephen Atkin
- Weill Cornell Medical College Qatar, Education City, PO Box 24144, Doha, Qatar
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- The Michael White Centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology, Hull Royal Infirmary, Hull, UK
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- Department of Endocrinology, University of Sydney, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, Australia
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Vanstone M, Rewegan A, Brundisini F, Dejean D, Giacomini M. Patient Perspectives on Quality of Life With Uncontrolled Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review and Qualitative Meta-synthesis. ONTARIO HEALTH TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT SERIES 2015; 15:1-29. [PMID: 26649106 PMCID: PMC4664939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Patients with uncontrolled type 1 diabetes mellitus may be candidates for pancreatic islet cell transplantation. This report synthesizes qualitative research on how patients with uncontrolled type 1 diabetes perceive their quality of life. OBJECTIVE The objective of this analysis was to examine the perceptions of patients with uncontrolled type 1 diabetes on how it affects their lived experience and quality of life. DATA SOURCES This report synthesizes 31 primary qualitative studies to examine quality of life from the perspectives of adult patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus and their families or partners. REVIEW METHODS We performed a qualitative meta-synthesis to integrate findings across primary research studies. RESULTS Long- and short-term negative consequences of uncontrolled type 1 diabetes affect all aspects of patients' lives: physical, emotional, practical, and social. The effect on each domain is far-reaching, and effects interact across domains. Uncontrolled blood sugar levels lead to substantial psychological distress, negative moods, cognitive difficulties, irritable or aggressive behaviour, and closely associated problems with relationships, self-image, and confidence. Emotional distress is pervasive and under-addressed by health care providers. Patients live in fear of complications from diabetes over the long term. In the shorter term, they are anxious about the personal, social, and professional consequences of hypoglycemic episodes (e.g., injury, humiliation), and may curtail normal activities such as driving or socializing because they are worried about having an episode. The quality of life for patients' family members is also negatively impacted by uncontrolled type 1 diabetes. CONCLUSIONS Uncontrolled type 1 diabetes has significant negative impacts on the quality of life of both people with the disease and their families.
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- Meredith Vanstone
- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario ; Centre for Health Economics and Policy Analysis, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario
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- Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario
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- Centre for Health Economics and Policy Analysis, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario ; Health Policy PhD Program, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario ; Centre for Health Economics and Policy Analysis, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario ; Centre for Health Economics and Policy Analysis, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario
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Nefs G, Donga E, van Someren E, Bot M, Speight J, Pouwer F. Subjective sleep impairment in adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes: Results from Diabetes MILES--The Netherlands. Diabetes Res Clin Pract 2015; 109:466-75. [PMID: 26264411 DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2015.07.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2015] [Revised: 07/12/2015] [Accepted: 07/24/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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AIMS Despite growing recognition of the impact of sleep on diabetes, a clear profile of people with diabetes regarding subjective sleep impairment has yet to be established. This study examines: (1) subjective sleep characteristics in adults with type 1 and type 2 diabetes; (2) the relationship of poor subjective sleep quality with glycaemic control, self-care and daytime functioning; (3) possible risk markers for poor sleep quality. METHODS In a cross-sectional study, Dutch adults with type 1 (n=267) or type 2 diabetes (n=361) completed an online survey, including the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), socio-demographic, clinical, self-care and psychological measures. RESULTS Poor sleep quality (PSQI-score >5) was reported by 31% of adults with type 1 and 42% of adults with type 2 diabetes. Participants with good and poor sleep quality did not differ in self-reported HbA1c or the frequency of meeting lifestyle recommendations. Poor sleep quality was related to a higher self-care burden and higher levels of daytime sleepiness, fatigue, depressive and anxiety symptoms, and diabetes-specific distress. In multivariable logistic regression analyses examining risk markers, poor sleep quality was associated with depressive symptoms in adults with type 1 (OR=1.39, 95% CI 1.25-1.54) and type 2 diabetes (OR=1.31, 1.16-1.47), and with being female in those with type 2 diabetes (OR=2.72, 1.42-5.20). CONCLUSIONS Poor subjective sleep quality is prevalent both in adults with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, and is related to poor daytime functioning and higher self-care burden. The temporal relation with depression and merits of therapy should be explored.
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- Giesje Nefs
- Center of Research on Psychology in Somatic diseases (CoRPS), Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Tilburg University, PO Box 90153, Tilburg, 5000 LE, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, St. Elisabeth Hospital, PO Box 90151, Tilburg, 5000 LC, The Netherlands
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- Department of Sleep and Cognition, Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience, Meibergdreef 47, Amsterdam, 1105 BA, The Netherlands; Departments of Integrative Neurophysiology and Medical Psychology, Center for Neurogenomics and Cognitive Research (CNCR), Neuroscience Campus Amsterdam, VU University and Medical Center, De Boelelaan 1085, Amsterdam, 1081 HV, the Netherlands
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- Center of Research on Psychology in Somatic diseases (CoRPS), Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Tilburg University, PO Box 90153, Tilburg, 5000 LE, The Netherlands; Department of Psychiatry, VU University Medical Center and EMGO Institute for Health and Care Research, A.J. Ernststraat 1187, Amsterdam, 1081 HL, The Netherlands
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- The Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes, Diabetes Australia, Vic, 570 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000, Australia; Centre for Mental Health and Wellbeing Research, School of Psychology, Deakin University, 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood, Victoria, 3125, Australia; AHP Research, 16 Walden Way, Hornchurch, UK
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- Center of Research on Psychology in Somatic diseases (CoRPS), Department of Medical and Clinical Psychology, Tilburg University, PO Box 90153, Tilburg, 5000 LE, The Netherlands
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Brod M, Højbjerre L, Bushnell DM, Hansen CT. Assessing the impact of non-severe hypoglycemic events and treatment in adults: development of the Treatment-Related Impact Measure-Non-severe Hypoglycemic Events (TRIM-HYPO). Qual Life Res 2015; 24:2971-84. [PMID: 26094008 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-015-1023-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/22/2015] [Indexed: 01/17/2023]
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PURPOSE Non-severe hypoglycemic events (NSHEs) are commonly experienced by diabetes patients, particularly among insulin users, and can have serious impacts on daily functioning, emotional well-being, sleep, work productivity, and treatment adherence. Currently, no PRO measures are available to assess the impacts of non-severe hypoglycemia. To address this gap, the Treatment-Related Impact Measure-Non-severe Hypoglycemic Events (TRIM-HYPO) was developed. This paper describes the TRIM-HYPO development and validation. METHODS The creation of the TRIM-HYPO followed FDA's guideline for PRO development. Concept elicitation data were gathered from literature review, clinical expert interviews, and focus groups of patients with Type 1 or 2 diabetes in four countries. Based on the qualitative analysis, draft items were generated and cognitively debriefed. Psychometric validation included factor analysis, item response theory analysis, and assessment of psychometric characteristics for the TRIM-HYPO. RESULTS Eight clinical experts and 167 patients participated in concept elicitation. The validation study included 407 patients. Thirteen of the 46 items from the preliminary measure were dropped due to ceiling/floor effects and high correlations between conceptually similar items. Factor analysis confirmed five domains in the TRIM-HYPO: daily function, emotional well-being, diabetes management, sleep disruption, and work productivity. All scores were internally consistent (0.86-0.95) and reproducible with a test-retest range of 0.75-0.98. All but one a priori hypothesized associations for validity were confirmed. CONCLUSIONS Study findings demonstrate that the final, 33-item TRIM-HYPO is reliable and valid and may be useful for assessing impacts related to NSHEs in research and clinical practice.
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- Meryl Brod
- The Brod Group, 219 Julia Avenue, Mill Valley, CA, 94941, USA.
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Edridge CL, Dunkley AJ, Bodicoat DH, Rose TC, Gray LJ, Davies MJ, Khunti K. Prevalence and Incidence of Hypoglycaemia in 532,542 People with Type 2 Diabetes on Oral Therapies and Insulin: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Population Based Studies. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0126427. [PMID: 26061690 PMCID: PMC4465495 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0126427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 130] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2015] [Accepted: 04/02/2015] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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Objective To collate and evaluate the current literature reporting the prevalence and incidence of hypoglycaemia in population based studies of type 2 diabetes. Research Design and Methods Medline, Embase and Cochrane were searched up to February 2014 to identify population based studies reporting the proportion of people with type 2 diabetes experiencing hypoglycaemia or rate of events experienced. Two reviewers independently screened studies for eligibility and extracted data for included studies. Random effects meta-analyses were carried out to calculate the prevalence and incidence of hypoglycaemia. Results 46 studies (n = 532,542) met the inclusion criteria. Prevalence of hypoglycaemia was 45% (95%CI 0.34,0.57) for mild/moderate and 6% (95%CI, 0.05,0.07) for severe. Incidence of hypoglycaemic episodes per person-year for mild/moderate and for severe was 19 (95%CI 0.00, 51.08) and 0.80 (95%CI 0.00,2.15), respectively. Hypoglycaemia was prevalent amongst those on insulin; for mild/moderate episodes the prevalence was 50% and incidence 23 events per person-year, and for severe episodes the prevalence was 21% and incidence 1 event per person-year. For treatment regimes that included a sulphonylurea, mild/moderate prevalence was 30% and incidence 2 events per person-year, and severe prevalence was 5% and incidence 0.01 events per person-year. A similar prevalence of 5% was found for treatment regimes that did not include sulphonylureas. Conclusions Current evidence shows hypoglycaemia is considerably prevalent amongst people with type 2 diabetes, particularly for those on insulin, yet still fairly common for other treatment regimens. This highlights the subsequent need for educational interventions and individualisation of therapies to reduce the risk of hypoglycaemia.
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- Chloe L. Edridge
- University of Leicester, Department of Health Sciences, Leicester Diabetes Centre, Leicester General Hospital, Leicester, United Kingdom
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- University of Leicester, Diabetes Research Centre, Leicester Diabetes Centre, Leicester General Hospital, Leicester, United Kingdom
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- University of Leicester, Diabetes Research Centre, Leicester Diabetes Centre, Leicester General Hospital, Leicester, United Kingdom
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- University of Leicester, Diabetes Research Centre, Leicester Diabetes Centre, Leicester General Hospital, Leicester, United Kingdom
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- University of Leicester, Department of Health Sciences, University Road, Leicester, United Kingdom
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- University of Leicester, Diabetes Research Centre, Leicester Diabetes Centre, Leicester General Hospital, Leicester, United Kingdom
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- University of Leicester, Diabetes Research Centre, Leicester Diabetes Centre, Leicester General Hospital, Leicester, United Kingdom
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Wilson DM, Calhoun PM, Maahs DM, Chase HP, Messer L, Buckingham BA, Aye T, Clinton PK, Hramiak I, Kollman C, Beck RW. Factors associated with nocturnal hypoglycemia in at-risk adolescents and young adults with type 1 diabetes. Diabetes Technol Ther 2015; 17:385-91. [PMID: 25761202 PMCID: PMC4432491 DOI: 10.1089/dia.2014.0342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Hypoglycemia remains an impediment to good glycemic control, with nocturnal hypoglycemia being particularly dangerous. Information on major contributors to nocturnal hypoglycemia remains critical for understanding and mitigating risk. MATERIALS AND METHODS Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) data for 855 nights were studied, generated by 45 subjects 15-45 years of age with hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels of ≤8.0% who participated in a larger randomized study. Factors assessed for potential association with nocturnal hypoglycemia (CGM measurement of <60 mg/dL for ≥30 min) included bedtime blood glucose (BG), exercise intensity, bedtime snack, insulin on board, day of the week, previous daytime hypoglycemia, age, gender, HbA1c level, diabetes duration, daily basal insulin, and daily insulin dose. RESULTS Hypoglycemia occurred during 221 of 885 (25%) nights and was more frequent with younger age (P<0.001), lower HbA1c levels (P=0.006), medium/high-intensity exercise during the preceding day (P=0.003), and the occurrence of antecedent daytime hypoglycemia (P=0.001). There was a trend for lower bedtime BG levels to be associated with more frequent nocturnal hypoglycemia (P=0.10). Bedtime snack, before bedtime insulin bolus, weekend versus weekday, gender, and daily basal and bolus insulin were not associated with nocturnal hypoglycemia. CONCLUSIONS Awareness that HbA1c level, exercise, bedtime BG level, and daytime hypoglycemia are all modifiable factors associated with nocturnal hypoglycemia may help patients and providers decrease the risk of hypoglycemia at night. Risk for nocturnal hypoglycemia increased in a linear fashion across the range of variables, with no clear-cut thresholds to guide clinicians or patients for any particular night.
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- Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes, Aurora, Colorado
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- Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes, Aurora, Colorado
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- Barbara Davis Center for Childhood Diabetes, Aurora, Colorado
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- Stanford University, Stanford, California
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- Jaeb Center for Health Research, Tampa, Florida
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Jensen MM, Pedersen-Bjergaard U. Self-reported frequency and impact of non-severe hypoglycemic events in insulin-treated diabetic patients in Denmark. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2015. [DOI: 10.2217/dmt.14.54] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Evans M, McEwan P, Foos V. Insulin degludec early clinical experience: does the promise from the clinical trials translate into clinical practice--a case-based evaluation. J Med Econ 2015; 18:96-105. [PMID: 25325179 DOI: 10.3111/13696998.2014.975234] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND Clinical experience of patients is an additional source of information that can inform prescribing decisions for new therapies in practice. In diabetes, for example, patients with recurrent hypoglycemia may be excluded from trials conducted for regulatory purposes. Using insulin degludec (IDeg), a new basal insulin with an ultra-long duration of action as an example, an interim analysis is presented describing whether the decision to prescribe IDeg to patients experiencing treatment-limiting problems on their existing insulin regimes represented good clinical and economic value. METHODS Records from the first 51 consecutive patients with diabetes (35 type 1 [T1D] and 16 type 2 [T2D]) switching to insulin degludec from either insulin glargine (IGlar) or insulin detemir (IDet), mostly due to problems with hypoglycemia (39/51, 76.5%), were reviewed at up to 37 weeks. Patients indicated frequency of hypoglycemia and completed a disease-specific questionnaire reporting six measures of confidence and treatment satisfaction. For the largest group of exposed patents, the T1D module of the IMS Core Diabetes Model (CDM) was used to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of the treatment decision. FINDINGS HbA1c decreased by 0.5 ± 0.3% points and 0.7 ± 0.3% points for T1D and T2D, respectively. Hypoglycemic events decreased by >90%. Combined mean scores were ≥ 3.7 (1 = much worse, 3 = no change, 5 = much improved) for all six satisfaction and confidence items. In T1D, the treatment decision was highly cost-effective in the CDM lifetime analysis. Even when excluding benefits beyond hypoglycemia reduction, predicted cost per quality-adjusted life-year for IDeg vs IGlar/IDet was £10,754. INTERPRETATION These data illustrate the complementary nature of clinical trial and practice data when evaluating the value of therapeutic innovations in diabetes care. There were reductions in patient-reported hypoglycemia, reduced HbA1c, and improved treatment satisfaction in relation to the decision to prescribe IDeg. Initial health economic evaluation suggested that the decision to prescribe IDeg in this phenotypic group of T1D patients represented good value for money.
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- Marc Evans
- Llandough Hospital, Diabetes Resource Centre , Cardiff , UK
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Evans M, Wolden M, Gundgaard J, Chubb B, Christensen T. Cost-effectiveness of insulin degludec compared with insulin glargine in a basal-bolus regimen in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus in the UK. J Med Econ 2015; 18:56-68. [PMID: 25271378 DOI: 10.3111/13696998.2014.971160] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of insulin degludec (IDeg) vs insulin glargine (IGlar) as part of a basal-bolus treatment regimen in adults with T1DM, using a short-term economic model. METHODS Data from two phase III clinical studies were used to populate a simple and transparent short-term model. The costs and effects of treatment with IDeg vs IGlar were calculated over a 12-month period. The analysis was conducted from the perspective of the UK National Health Service. Sensitivity analyses were conducted to assess the degree of uncertainty surrounding the results. The main outcome measure, the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER), was the cost per quality-adjusted life-year (QALY). RESULTS IDeg is a cost-effective treatment option vs IGlar in patients with T1DM on a basal-bolus regimen. The base case ICER was estimated at £16,895/QALY, which is below commonly accepted thresholds for cost-effectiveness in the UK. Sensitivity analyses demonstrated that the ICER was stable to variations in the majority of input parameters. The parameters that exerted the most influence on the ICER were hypoglycemia event rates, daily insulin dose, and disutility associated with non-severe nocturnal hypoglycemic events. However, even under extreme assumptions in the majority of analyses the ICERs remained below the commonly accepted threshold of £20,000-£30,000 per QALY gained. CONCLUSIONS This short-term modeling approach accommodates the treat-to-target trial design required by regulatory bodies, and focuses on the impact of important aspects of insulin therapy such as hypoglycemia and dosing. For patients with T1DM who are treated with a basal-bolus insulin regimen, IDeg is a cost-effective treatment option compared with IGlar. IDeg may be particularly cost-effective for sub-groups of patients, such as those suffering from recurrent nocturnal hypoglycemia and those with impaired awareness of hypoglycemia.
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- M Evans
- University Hospital Llandough , Cardiff , UK
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Hypoglycemia is a common, potentially avoidable consequence of diabetes treatment and is a major barrier to initiating or intensifying antihyperglycemic therapy in efforts to achieve better glycemic control. Therapy regimen and a history of hypoglycemia are the most important predictors of future events. Other risk factors include renal insufficiency, older age, and history of hypoglycemia-associated autonomic failure. Reported rates of hypoglycemia vary considerably among studies because of differences in study design, definitions used, and population included, among other factors. Although occurring more frequently in type 1 diabetes, hypoglycemia also is clinically important in type 2 diabetes. Symptoms experienced by patients vary among individuals, and many events remain undiagnosed. The incidence of severe events is unevenly distributed, with only a small proportion (∼ 5%) of individuals accounting for >50% of events. Consequently, clinicians must be conscientious in obtaining thorough patient histories, because an accurate picture of the frequency and severity of hypoglycemic events is essential for optimal diabetes management. Severe hypoglycemia in particular is associated with an increased risk of mortality, impairments in cognitive function, and adverse effects on patients' quality of life. Economically, hypoglycemia burdens the healthcare system and adversely affects workplace productivity, particularly after a nocturnal event. Ongoing healthcare reform efforts will result in even more emphasis on reducing this side effect of diabetes treatment. Therefore, improving patients' self-management skills and selecting or modifying therapy to reduce the risk of hypoglycemia will increase in importance for clinicians and patients alike.
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Fulcher G, Singer J, Castañeda R, Fraige Filho F, Maffei L, Snyman J, Brod M. The psychosocial and financial impact of non-severe hypoglycemic events on people with diabetes: two international surveys. J Med Econ 2014; 17:751-61. [PMID: 25061766 DOI: 10.3111/13696998.2014.946992] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
Abstract
OBJECTIVES To understand the impact of nocturnal and daytime non-severe hypoglycemic events on healthcare systems, work productivity and quality of life in people with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. METHODS People with diabetes who experienced a non-severe hypoglycemic event in the 4 weeks prior to the survey were eligible to participate in a nocturnal and/or daytime hypoglycemia survey. Surveys were conducted in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Israel, Mexico and South Africa. RESULTS In total, 300 respondents were included in nocturnal/daytime hypoglycemia surveys (50/participating country/survey). All respondents with type 1 diabetes and 68%/62% (nocturnal/daytime) with type 2 diabetes were on insulin treatment. After an event, 25%/30% (nocturnal/daytime) of respondents decreased their insulin dose and 39%/36% (nocturnal/daytime) contacted a healthcare professional. In the week after an event, respondents performed an average of 5.6/6.4 (nocturnal/daytime) additional blood glucose tests. Almost half of the respondents (44%) reported that the event had a high impact on the quality of their sleep. Among nocturnal survey respondents working for pay, 29% went to work late, 16% left work early and 12% reported missing one or more full work days due to the surveyed event. In addition, 50%/39% (nocturnal/daytime) indicated that the event had a high impact on their fear of future hypoglycemia. CONCLUSIONS The findings suggest that nocturnal and daytime non-severe hypoglycemic events have a large financial and psychosocial impact. Diabetes management that minimizes hypoglycemia while maintaining good glycemic control may positively impact upon the psychological wellbeing of people with diabetes, as well as reducing healthcare costs and increasing work productivity.
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Affiliation(s)
- Gregory Fulcher
- Northern Clinical School, E25 - Royal North Shore Hospital, The University of Sydney , Sydney , Australia
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