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Whitmore C, Mytkolli L, Mangialardi N, Maghera J, Rudick A, Shephard K, Zazzera S, Saiva A, McQuire T, Senior P, Sherifali D, Selby P. Partnered Recruitment: Engaging Individuals With Lived Experience in the Recruitment of Co-Design Participants. Health Expect 2024; 27:e14131. [PMID: 38965808 PMCID: PMC11224126 DOI: 10.1111/hex.14131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2024] [Revised: 06/16/2024] [Accepted: 06/19/2024] [Indexed: 07/06/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Young adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D) face complex health challenges, including a heightened risk for distress. To counter this distress, there is a need to develop accessible, acceptable comprehensive care solutions that integrate diabetes and mental health care to enhance self-efficacy and counter mental health challenges in this population. OBJECTIVE To describe the engagement of individuals with lived experience of T1D and mental health challenges in the development of a recruitment strategy to support the co-design of an innovative integrated care programme. RESULTS Seven individuals with lived experience formed a Partner Advisory Council (PAC) to recruit young adults (18-29 years old) living with T1D, their friends or family and health researchers and professionals in co-design interviews (n = 19) and co-design events (n = 12). The PAC played a key role in developing a comprehensive recruitment strategy, overcoming traditional barriers and stigmas in the design of an integrated model of care. CONCLUSION Assuming the presence of mental health challenges in young adults living with T1D during recruitment had far-reaching impacts on the development of a whole-person and integrated diabetes and mental health care solution. The efficient recruitment of this sample provided invaluable insights into the nuanced challenges experienced by young adults with T1D, the individual skills developed in response to their mental health challenges and the ways that this understanding can shape future programming to support mental health, quality of life and well-being. The ongoing involvement of the PAC as co-researchers underscores the enduring impact of patient engagement in developing integrated care solutions. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION The co-design of the TECC-T1D3 model was enriched by the invaluable contributions of individuals with lived experience. This included the engagement of a diverse PAC in the recruitment of participants in co-design interviews and co-design events. PAC members actively participated in research decision-making with their insights informing a robust recruitment strategy. Beyond recruitment, PAC members continue to serve as co-researchers, shaping ongoing research and actively contributing to the TECC-T1D3 project. Six PAC members are co-authors on this manuscript.
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- Carly Whitmore
- School of NursingMcMaster UniversityHamiltonOntarioCanada
- INTREPID LabCentre for Addiction and Mental HealthTorontoOntarioCanada
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- INTREPID LabCentre for Addiction and Mental HealthTorontoOntarioCanada
- Diabetes Action CanadaTorontoOntarioCanada
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- Diabetes Action CanadaTorontoOntarioCanada
- Department of PharmacologyUniversity of AlbertaEdmontonAlbertaCanada
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- INTREPID LabCentre for Addiction and Mental HealthTorontoOntarioCanada
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- Faculty of Medicine & DentistryUniversity of Alberta, EdmontonAlbertaCanada
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- School of NursingMcMaster UniversityHamiltonOntarioCanada
- INTREPID LabCentre for Addiction and Mental HealthTorontoOntarioCanada
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- INTREPID LabCentre for Addiction and Mental HealthTorontoOntarioCanada
- Department of Family and Community MedicineUniversity of TorontoTorontoOntarioCanada
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Albright D, Wardell J, Harrison A, Mizokami-Stout K, Hirschfeld E, Garrity A, Thomas I, Lee J. Screening for diabetes distress and depression in routine clinical care for youth with type 1 diabetes. J Pediatr Psychol 2024; 49:356-364. [PMID: 38647266 PMCID: PMC11098041 DOI: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsae016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2023] [Revised: 02/22/2024] [Accepted: 02/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/25/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study is to examine diabetes distress as a potential mediator of the relationship between depression symptoms and diabetes outcomes, including hemoglobin A1c (hemoglobin A1c [HbA1c]) and diabetes management behaviors in a clinical sample of adolescents and young adults. METHODS In a pediatric diabetes clinic, 716 youth (ages 12-21 years) completed measures of diabetes distress (Problem Areas in Diabetes-Teen [PAID-T]), a single-item of diabetes distress, and depression (Patient Health Questionnaire [PHQ-9]) as part of standard care. Electronic health records were extracted for the "Six Habits" and glycemic management (HbA1c). RESULTS Overall, 3.6% (n = 26) of adolescents had clinically elevated diabetes distress and depression symptoms, 5.0% had diabetes distress alone, 8.7% had depression symptoms alone, and 82.7% had neither clinical elevation of diabetes distress nor depression symptoms. Results of mediation analysis demonstrated diabetes distress (both full and single-item measures) fully mediated the relationship between depression symptoms and HbA1c (p < .001). Also, mediation analysis results showcase incomplete mediation of the effect of the Six Habits score on HbA1c appears by PAID-T Diabetes Distress. CONCLUSIONS In a clinical sample of youth with type 1 diabetes, both depressive symptoms and diabetes distress are associated with HbA1c. Furthermore, diabetes distress fully mediates the relationship between depressive symptoms and HbA1c. As part of standard clinical care, the single-item screener for diabetes distress captured similar results as the full-scaled PAID-T. With limited clinical resources, providers may consider focusing assessment and interventions on the psychological factor of diabetes distress within the diabetes clinic to maximize the impact on glycemic control and consider the use of single-item screening to identify distress.
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- Dana Albright
- Health Services and Informatics Research, Parkview Health, Fort Wayne, IN, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, Susan B. Meister Child Health Evaluation and Research Center, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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- Health Services and Informatics Research, Parkview Health, Fort Wayne, IN, United States
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- Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology, and Diabetes, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
- VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, Susan B. Meister Child Health Evaluation and Research Center, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, Susan B. Meister Child Health Evaluation and Research Center, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics, Susan B. Meister Child Health Evaluation and Research Center, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
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Allen V, Mahieu A, Kasireddy E, Shouman W, Pourrahmat MM, Collet JP, Cherkas A. Humanistic burden of pediatric type 1 diabetes on children and informal caregivers: systematic literature reviews. Diabetol Metab Syndr 2024; 16:73. [PMID: 38515123 PMCID: PMC10956250 DOI: 10.1186/s13098-024-01310-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2024] [Accepted: 03/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Diagnosis of children with type 1 diabetes (T1D) imposes an unprecedented burden on children and their caregivers. OBJECTIVE To assess the burden of T1D on children and their informal caregivers, both after a recent diagnosis or after a longer duration of disease. METHODS A series of systematic literature reviews were performed to explore the burden of T1D on children with the disease and their primary informal caregivers, based on the time of diagnosis. After the extraction of the qualitative and quantitative data from the included studies, two literature-based conceptual frameworks were developed: on the burden of pediatric T1D on children, and on informal caregivers. A third conceptual framework on the shared burden of pediatric T1D on both children and informal caregivers as part of the same family unit was also developed. RESULTS The review of literature has identified a series of factors that affect the quality of life of children with T1D and their informal caregivers, with a direct impact on physical, emotional, and social outcomes. Generally, female patients and older adolescents experience more worry and stress that affects their quality of life. Other categories of factors affecting the child's and caregiver's burden include social, emotional, and physical factors, treatment-related and disease-related factors, as well as their coping abilities. Anxiety, depression, stress, and worry were commonly found among children and caregivers, starting with the diagnosis of T1D and continuing over time in relation to new challenges pertaining to aging or the disease duration. CONCLUSION T1D causes a significant burden to affected children and their caregivers, both independently and through transactional interaction within the family unit. Disease burden can be reduced by strengthening individuals for the benefit of the whole family.
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- Evidinno Outcomes Research Inc., Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Cyranka K, Klupa T, Pilecki M, Sarna-Palacz D, Juryk A, Storman D, Dudek D, Malecki MT, Matejko B. Diabetes distress and diabetes burnout explored in various areas of life in patients with type 1 diabetes: effect of short-term psychological intervention. Endocrine 2024:10.1007/s12020-024-03760-0. [PMID: 38448676 DOI: 10.1007/s12020-024-03760-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2023] [Accepted: 02/24/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Diabetes distress (DD) and diabetes burnout (DB) are recognized psychological phenomena in patients with T1DM (type 1 diabetes mellitus). Still, there is an urgent need to create professional psychological intervention procedures to provide patients with adequate care. AIM The aim of the study was to assess the level of DD and DB in T1DM patients at baseline and after 5 of sessions psychological intervention in the group of participants who applied for help. METHODS 34 T1DM patients who requested psychological support (22 females, 12 males) and 30 patients in a control group (14 females, 16 males) participated in the study. At baseline clinical test results between groups were compared. Next, in the studied group measurements were repeated after a set of five psychological face-to-face individual interventions which lasted 30-60 min each. They were support sessions with elements of cognitive-behavioral interventions done by clinical psychologists. Session 1: introduction, interview and collection of test results; session 2-4: work on the indicated by the patient and test results most problematic aspect of diabetes, session 5: a summary and plan for further treatment if needed. The control group results were obtained only at baseline. Research tools: DDS; PAID, Diabetes Burnout test by Polonsky. RESULTS At the baseline, significant differences were observed between the studied group and control group: in DB/DD levels: DB (3.9 ± 1.7 vs 2.4 ± 1.6; p < 0.001); DDS (3.2 ± 1.0 vs 2.7 ± 1.0; p = 0.064); PAID (62.3 ± 14.1vs 34.4 ± 21.0; p < 0.001). There were also group differences in HbA1c levels (8.7 ± 2.4 vs 7.3 ± 1.5; p = 0.028). After psychological interventions, there was a significant improvement in DB (3.9 ± 1.7vs 2.9 ± 1.2; p < 0.001; DDS (3.2 ± 1 vs 3.0 ± 0.7; p = 0.03); PAID (62.3 ± 14.1 vs 51.8 ± 12.5; p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS DD and DB constitute a significant problem in the group of T1DM patients, but providing appropriate specialist care may help them accept diabetes and improve life satisfaction, as well as regain control over their diabetes management.
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- Katarzyna Cyranka
- Department of Psychiatry, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kraków, Poland.
- Department of Metabolic Diseases, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland.
- University Hospital in Krakow, Kraków, Poland.
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- Department of Metabolic Diseases, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland
- University Hospital in Krakow, Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Psychiatry, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kraków, Poland
- University Hospital in Krakow, Kraków, Poland
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- Department of Psychiatry, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kraków, Poland
- University Hospital in Krakow, Kraków, Poland
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- University Hospital in Krakow, Kraków, Poland
- Chair of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, Department of Hygiene and Dietetics, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kraków, Polska
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- Department of Psychiatry, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Kraków, Poland
- University Hospital in Krakow, Kraków, Poland
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- University Hospital in Krakow, Kraków, Poland
- Department of Metabolic Diseases, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland
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- Department of Metabolic Diseases, Jagiellonian University Medical College, Krakow, Poland
- University Hospital in Krakow, Kraków, Poland
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Renaud-Charest O, Mok E, Frei J, Brunet ML, Henderson M, Rahme E, Dasgupta K, Nakhla M. Diabetes duration, perceived comfort with self-management and glycaemic control in adolescents with type 1 diabetes: A cross-sectional study. Diabet Med 2024; 41:e15237. [PMID: 37838827 DOI: 10.1111/dme.15237] [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: 05/01/2023] [Revised: 09/11/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/16/2023]
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AIMS Evidence is lacking on whether diabetes duration is associated with type 1 diabetes (T1D) self-management during late adolescence before transfer from paediatric to adult care. We examined associations of diabetes duration with dimensions of perceived comfort with diabetes self-management (self-efficacy, transition readiness, diabetes distress) and glycaemic control in late adolescence. METHODS Using a cross-sectional design, we conducted a secondary analysis of baseline data of adolescents (ages 16-17 years) with T1D followed at paediatric diabetes academic hospitals in Montreal and enrolled in the Group Education Trial to Improve Transition (GET-IT-T1D). Participants completed validated questionnaires on self-efficacy (Self-Efficacy for Diabetes Self-Management Measure [SEDM], score 1 to 10), diabetes distress and transition readiness, as well as a haemoglobin (HbA1c) capillary blood test. Our primary outcome was self-efficacy. We examined associations of diabetes duration with self-efficacy, diabetes distress, transition readiness and HbA1c using linear and logistic regression models adjusted for sex, socioeconomic status, insulin pump use, glucose sensor use and psychiatric comorbidity. RESULTS Of 203 adolescents with T1D, mean diabetes duration (SD) was 7.57 (4.44) years. Mean SEDM score was 6.83 (SD 1.62). Diabetes duration was not associated with self-efficacy, diabetes distress or transition readiness. Each additional year of diabetes duration was associated with 0.11% (95% CI, 0.05 to 0.16) higher HbA1c. CONCLUSIONS Although diabetes duration is not associated with dimensions of perceived comfort with diabetes self-management, adolescents with longer diabetes duration are at risk for higher HbA1c and may need additional support to improve glycaemic control before transition to adult care.
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- Olivier Renaud-Charest
- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montreal, Québec, Canada
- Centre for Outcomes Research and Evaluation, Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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- Centre for Outcomes Research and Evaluation, Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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- Centre for Outcomes Research and Evaluation, Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, McGill University, Montreal, Québec, Canada
- Centre for Outcomes Research and Evaluation, Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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- Department of Paediatrics, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Québec, Canada
- CHU Sainte-Justine Research Centre, Montreal, Québec, Canada
- School of Public Health, Department of Social and Preventive Medicine, Université de Montréal, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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- Centre for Outcomes Research and Evaluation, Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Québec, Canada
- Division of Clinical Epidemiology, Department of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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- Centre for Outcomes Research and Evaluation, Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Québec, Canada
- Division of Clinical Epidemiology, Department of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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- Centre for Outcomes Research and Evaluation, Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Québec, Canada
- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Paediatrics, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Québec, Canada
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Dover S, Ahmet A, Bluth K, Feldman BM, Goldbloom EB, Goldfield GS, Hamilton S, Imran O, Khalif A, Khatchadourian K, Lawrence S, Leonard A, Liu K, Ouyang Y, Peeters C, Shah J, Spector N, Zuijdwijk C, Robinson ME. Teaching Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes Self-Compassion (TADS) to Reduce Diabetes Distress: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Res Protoc 2023; 12:e53935. [PMID: 38048480 PMCID: PMC10777281 DOI: 10.2196/53935] [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: 10/24/2023] [Revised: 11/28/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 12/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Adolescents living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) often experience diabetes distress (DD), a construct distinct from depression or anxiety that refers to the negative emotions that arise from living with and managing diabetes. Self-compassion, which involves being open to one's own suffering and treating oneself with the same care one would show to loved ones, is associated with better psychological and clinical outcomes among individuals with T1D. Self-compassion is a skill that can be taught and therefore represents an opportunity for intervention. OBJECTIVE The overall aim of this study is to assess the effectiveness of a web-based mindful self-compassion for teens (MSC-T) intervention on improving DD, anxiety, depression, diabetes-related disordered eating, and suicidal ideation experienced by youth with T1D (aged between 12 and 17 years) compared with a waitlist control group (standard of care). We will also explore (1) if the effect of the MSC-T intervention changes over time, (2) if the MSC-T intervention has a positive impact on measures of glycemic control, and (3) if the effect of the MSC-T intervention differs based on self-reported gender. METHODS We will conduct a single-center, parallel-group randomized controlled trial of 140 adolescents with T1D followed for 12 months. Participants will be randomly allocated (using hidden allocation) in a 1:1 ratio to either the MSC-T intervention or the waitlist control group. Our primary outcome is DD, as measured by the Problem Areas in Diabetes-Teen (PAID-T) version at 3 months. Secondary outcomes, assessed at 3 and 12 months, include anxiety (Generalized Anxiety Disorder 7-item [GAD-7] scale), depression (Patient Health Questionnaire-9 [PHQ-9]), diabetes-related disordered eating (Diabetes Eating Problem Survey-Revised [DEPS-R] version), and suicidal ideation (using 1 question from the PHQ-9). RESULTS Study recruitment began in October 2022 and was completed in March 2023, with a total of 141 participants enrolling. Data collection will be ongoing until March 2024. The first results are expected in June 2024. CONCLUSIONS This study will be the first randomized trial to assess the effectiveness of the web-based MSC-T intervention on adolescents with T1D. Given that adolescence is a period where individuals are typically required to assume more responsibility for their diabetes care, providing adolescents with the tools they need to better manage the stress that often accompanies T1D management is paramount. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05463874; https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT05463874. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID) DERR1-10.2196/53935.
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- Saunya Dover
- Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Division of Endocrinology & Metabolism, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
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- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
- Division of Rheumatology, Department of Pediatrics, The Hospital for Sick Children and University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Division of Endocrinology & Metabolism, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Division of Endocrinology & Metabolism, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Division of Endocrinology & Metabolism, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Harvard Extension School, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, United States
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- Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Clinical Epidemiology Program, The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- School of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Development & Rehabilitation, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Department of Psychiatry, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
- Douglas Research Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Eating Disorders Program, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Division of Endocrinology & Metabolism, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Division of Endocrinology & Metabolism, Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario, Ottawa, ON, Canada
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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Stahl-Pehe A, Bächle C, Bódis K, Zaharia OP, Lange K, Holl RW, Roden M, Rosenbauer J. Comparison of diabetes distress and depression screening results of emerging adults with type 1 diabetes onset at different ages: findings from the German early-onset T1D study and the German Diabetes Study (GDS). Diabetol Metab Syndr 2023; 15:24. [PMID: 36803876 PMCID: PMC9940340 DOI: 10.1186/s13098-023-00994-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/22/2022] [Accepted: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 02/21/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Diabetes distress is increasingly considered one of the most important psychosocial issues in the care of people with type 1 diabetes (T1D). We analyse whether diabetes distress and depression screening results of emerging adults are associated with the age at T1D onset. METHODS Data were taken from two cohort studies conducted at the German Diabetes Center, Düsseldorf, Germany. The 18-30-year-old participants had an age at onset either before the age of 5 years (childhood-onset long-term T1D study group, N = 749) or during adulthood (adult-onset short-term T1D study group from the German Diabetes Study (GDS), N = 163). Diabetes distress and depression screening were analysed by means of the 20-item Problem Areas in Diabetes (PAID-20) scale and the nine-item depression module from the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9). The average causal effect of age at onset was estimated by a doubly robust causal inference method. RESULTS The PAID-20 total scores were increased in the adult-onset study group [potential outcome mean (POM) 32.1 (95% confidence interval 28.0; 36.1) points] compared to the childhood-onset study group [POM 21.0 (19.6; 22.4) points, difference 11.1 (6.9; 15.3) points, p<0.001] adjusted for age, sex and haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels. Moreover, more participants in the adult-onset group [POM 34.5 (24.9; 44.2) %] than in the childhood-onset group [POM 16.3 (13.3; 19.2) %] screened positive for diabetes distress [adjusted difference 18.3 (8.3; 28.2) %, p<0.001]. The PHQ-9 total score [difference 0.3 (-1.1; 1.7) points, p=0.660] and the proportion of participants with a positive screening result for depression [difference 0.0 (-12.7; 12.8) %, p=0.994] did not differ between the groups in the adjusted analyses. CONCLUSIONS Emerging adults with short-term type 1 diabetes screened positive for diabetes distress more often than adults with type 1 diabetes onset during early childhood when age, sex and HbA1c values were considered confounding factors. Accounting for age at onset or the duration of diabetes may help explain the heterogeneity in the data when psychological factors are examined.
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- Anna Stahl-Pehe
- Institute for Biometrics and Epidemiology, German Diabetes Center (DDZ), Leibniz Center for Diabetes Research at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Auf'm Hennekamp 65, 40225, Düsseldorf, Germany.
- German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD), Munich-Neuherberg, Germany.
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- Institute for Biometrics and Epidemiology, German Diabetes Center (DDZ), Leibniz Center for Diabetes Research at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Auf'm Hennekamp 65, 40225, Düsseldorf, Germany
- German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD), Munich-Neuherberg, Germany
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- German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD), Munich-Neuherberg, Germany
- Institute for Clinical Diabetology, German Diabetes Center (DDZ), Leibniz Center for Diabetes Research at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetology, Medical Faculty and University Hospital, Heinrich Heine University, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD), Munich-Neuherberg, Germany
- Institute for Clinical Diabetology, German Diabetes Center (DDZ), Leibniz Center for Diabetes Research at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetology, Medical Faculty and University Hospital, Heinrich Heine University, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Medical Psychology Unit, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD), Munich-Neuherberg, Germany
- Institute of Epidemiology and Medical Biometry, ZIBMT, University of Ulm, Ulm, Germany
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- German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD), Munich-Neuherberg, Germany
- Institute for Clinical Diabetology, German Diabetes Center (DDZ), Leibniz Center for Diabetes Research at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany
- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetology, Medical Faculty and University Hospital, Heinrich Heine University, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Institute for Biometrics and Epidemiology, German Diabetes Center (DDZ), Leibniz Center for Diabetes Research at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, Auf'm Hennekamp 65, 40225, Düsseldorf, Germany
- German Center for Diabetes Research (DZD), Munich-Neuherberg, Germany
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Małachowska M, Gosławska Z, Rusak E, Jarosz-Chobot P. The role and need for psychological support in the treatment of adolescents and young people suffering from type 1 diabetes. Front Psychol 2023; 13:945042. [PMID: 36687959 PMCID: PMC9845699 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.945042] [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: 05/18/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Psychological support might be perceived as one of the most important factors in the treatment of people suffering from type 1 diabetes, particularly among vulnerable groups such as adolescents and young people. Problems arising from extreme pressure put on young patients, high expectations, and specific limitations associated with diabetes often reflect in negative wellbeing and affect patients' behavior, resulting in lower self-esteem, mood swings, depression, or even eating disorders. Therefore, the need for a more holistic approach to the treatment of diabetes and caring about psychological support can be observed, which may contribute to better functioning and management of the disease. Differentiation of certain approach methods such as the positive approach (PA) discussed in the text may help young patients in motivation and coping with their disease as well as accepting limitations caused by type 1 diabetes. This would decrease the risk of potential revolt against medical recommendations, common for patients at the mentioned age, and help raise awareness of the problem. Maintaining life balance through undertaking regular physical activities and being open to new strategies such as telenursing can also result in the improvement of glycemic control. The studies presented have proven the great effectiveness of personalized care adjusted to the patient with psychological support, as well as the invaluable role of education in diabetes, which includes not only standard procedures such as calculating an appropriate insulin dose but also the invention of effective coping mechanisms, which influence patients' performance and wellbeing.
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- Magdalena Małachowska
- Students' Scientific Association at the Department of Children's Diabetology, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland,Faculty of Medicine, The Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw, Poland,*Correspondence: Magdalena Małachowska ✉
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- Department of Clinical Endocrinology, Independent Public Health Care Central Clinical Hospital of the Medical University, Łódź, Poland
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- Department of Children's Diabetology, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice, Poland
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O'Donnell MB, Scott SR, Ellisor BM, Cao VT, Zhou C, Bradford MC, Pihoker C, DeSalvo DJ, Malik FS, Hilliard ME, Rosenberg AR, Yi-Frazier JP. Protocol for the Promoting Resilience in Stress Management (PRISM) intervention: A multi-site randomized controlled trial for adolescents with type 1 diabetes. Contemp Clin Trials 2023; 124:107017. [PMID: 36410689 PMCID: PMC9839528 DOI: 10.1016/j.cct.2022.107017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2022] [Revised: 11/14/2022] [Accepted: 11/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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BACKGROUND Adolescents with type 1 diabetes (T1D) are at high risk for elevated diabetes distress, which greatly impacts diabetes management, glycemic outcomes and overall quality of life. Developing protective skills and "resilience resources" to navigate adversity and manage diabetes distress has high potential to help adolescents with T1D achieve optimal behavioral, psychological, and health outcomes. The "Promoting Resilience in Stress Management" (PRISM) program is a manualized, brief, skills-based intervention delivered over 6 months via two 45-60 min one-on-one sessions and a family meeting with a PRISM coach, and supplemented by booster calls and a digital app. This trial (PRISM versus usual care)is designed to:: (1) assess PRISM's impact on glycemic outcomes and diabetes distress among adolescents with T1D, and (2) explor PRISM's impact on resilience, self-reported adherence, and quality of life. METHODS We describe the protocol for a multi-site randomized controlled trial designed for adolescents ages 13-18 with elevated diabetes distress. The primary trial outcomes are glycemic outcomes and diabetes distress 6 months post-randomization. Secondary outcomes include resilience, self-reported adherence, and QOL 6 months post-randomization. Our hypothesis is that youth in the PRISM group will demonstrate better glycemic outcomes and improved diabetes distress, adherence, resilience, and QOL compared to usual care. CONCLUSIONS This study will provide methodologically rigorous data and evidence regarding a novel intervention to promote resilience among adolescents with T1D and elevated diabetes distress. This research has the potential to offer a practical, skills-based curriculum designed to improve outcomes for this high-risk group. TRIAL REGISTRATION Prospectively registered at Clinicaltrials.gov (NCT03847194).
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- Maeve B O'Donnell
- Palliative Care and Resilience Lab, Seattle Children's Research Institute, Center for Clinical & Translational Research, Seattle, WA, United States of America; University of Washington School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Diabetes/Endocrinology, Seattle, WA, United States of America; Cambia Palliative Care Center of Excellence, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA, United States of America
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- Palliative Care and Resilience Lab, Seattle Children's Research Institute, Center for Clinical & Translational Research, Seattle, WA, United States of America; Department of Psychology, University of Denver, Denver, CO, United States of America
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- Palliative Care and Resilience Lab, Seattle Children's Research Institute, Center for Clinical & Translational Research, Seattle, WA, United States of America
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- Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Houston, TX, United States of America
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- Center for Child Health, Behavior, and Development, Seattle Children's Research Institute, Seattle, WA, United States of America; University of Washington, School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Division of General Pediatrics, Seattle, WA, United States of America
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- Core for Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Analytics for Research (BEAR) Core, Seattle Children's Research Institute, Seattle, WA, United States of America
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- University of Washington School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Diabetes/Endocrinology, Seattle, WA, United States of America
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- Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Houston, TX, United States of America
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- University of Washington School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Diabetes/Endocrinology, Seattle, WA, United States of America; Center for Child Health, Behavior, and Development, Seattle Children's Research Institute, Seattle, WA, United States of America
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- Texas Children's Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Houston, TX, United States of America
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- Palliative Care and Resilience Lab, Seattle Children's Research Institute, Center for Clinical & Translational Research, Seattle, WA, United States of America; Cambia Palliative Care Center of Excellence, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA, United States of America
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- Palliative Care and Resilience Lab, Seattle Children's Research Institute, Center for Clinical & Translational Research, Seattle, WA, United States of America.
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Muacevic A, Adler JR, Khawaja KI, Shabbir S, Afzal Z. Diabetes Distress Among Type 1 Diabetic Adolescents in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Pakistan. Cureus 2022; 14:e32392. [PMID: 36636548 PMCID: PMC9830647 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.32392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/11/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND AIM Diabetes distress, a term used to describe negative emotions associated with diabetes, is the key factor responsible for the elevated risk of psychological burden and compromised self-management. The aim of this study is to determine the prevalence of diabetes-related distress among adolescent patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and to ascertain various factors associated with it. METHODOLOGY In this cross-sectional study, 117 T1D patients with age 12-20 years visiting a diabetic clinic in the Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Services Hospital Lahore from February 2022 to August 2022 were enrolled. The patient's demographic and clinical details were noted in a pre-designed proforma. T1D distress scale (T1DDS) was utilized as the tool for measuring diabetes distress and distress was classified as severe, moderate, and no/little distress. RESULTS Of the total 117 T1D patients, 34.2% (n=40) had diabetes-related distress, out of which 31.6% had moderate and 2.6% had severe distress. The average total distress score was 1.73 ± 0.52 and higher mean scores were of powerlessness, negative social perception, and eating distress. Distress was higher among females, in those with the onset of diabetes in teens rather than in childhood. There is a significant impact of glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) on the severity of diabetes distress as demonstrated by Pearson's correlation (r=.570, n= 117, p = <.001) Conclusion: The present study highlights the association of diabetes distress in adolescents with various factors, most significantly poor glycemic control, and therefore emphasizes the need for developing psychological interventional strategies in routine diabetes care to improve the mental well-being and self-management of diabetic patients.
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Hedge V, Carter K, Downey W, Sharp H. Prevalence of Diabetes Distress Among Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. J Nurse Pract 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nurpra.2022.06.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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Fioretti C, Mugnaini C. Living with type 1 diabetes mellitus in emerging adulthood: A qualitative study. Br J Health Psychol 2022; 27:1226-1240. [PMID: 35587032 DOI: 10.1111/bjhp.12596] [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: 06/30/2021] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Few studies have investigated the impact of diabetes considering its effects on developmental tasks that are typical of emerging adulthood. The present study aimed to investigate how emerging adults with a chronic condition such as type 1 diabetes mellitus manage with this developmental phase. METHODS 30 emerging adults diagnosed with diabetes (18-34 years, females = 19) took part in an autobiographical interview investigating their experience of dealing with type 1 diabetes. Narratives were analysed by means of a qualitative thematic analysis of an inductive type. RESULTS Thematic analysis pointed out five thematic areas strictly related to the tasks of emerging adulthood: the development of intimate relationships, university life, work and plans for the future, the achievement of individual autonomy, the construction of an adult identity and family planning. Every thematic area reported a number of subthemes related to specific difficulties experienced by participants in reaching their developmental tasks due to chronic disease. Emerged themes considered both negative and positive outcomes of living with type 1 diabetes mellitus in emerging adulthood, such as a personal growth related to identity development. CONCLUSION The authors discussed results considering complexities and resources associated with diabetes in the light of developmental tasks of emerging adulthood.
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- Chiara Fioretti
- Department of Human, Philosophical and Educational Sciences (DISUFF), University of Salerno, Fisciano, Italy
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- Developmental Psychologist, Private Practice, Florence, Italy.,Tuscan Association for Children and Young People with Diabetes, Scandicci, Florence, Italy
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Jackson S, Creo A, Al Nofal A. Management of Type 1 Diabetes in Children in the Outpatient Setting. Pediatr Rev 2022; 43:160-170. [PMID: 35229106 DOI: 10.1542/pir.2020-001388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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- Sarah Jackson
- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine
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- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Metabolism and Division of Endocrinology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
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- Department of Pediatrics, Sanford School of Medicine, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD
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van den Boom L, Buchal G, Kaiser M, Kostev K. Multimorbidity Among Adult Outpatients With Type 1 Diabetes in Germany. J Diabetes Sci Technol 2022; 16:152-160. [PMID: 33095037 PMCID: PMC8875064 DOI: 10.1177/1932296820965261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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AIM The aim of this cross-sectional retrospective study was to estimate the prevalence of different physical and psychiatric disorders as well as multimorbidity in outpatients with type 1 diabetes (T1D) in Germany. METHODS A total of 6967 adult patients with T1D from 958 general or diabetologist practices in Germany between January 2015 and December 2019 from the Disease Analyzer database (IQVIA) were included. The main outcome of the study was the prevalence of different diabetes-related and nondiabetes-related disorders within 12 months prior to the last outpatient visit. Multivariate logistic regression models were fitted with multimorbidity differently defined as >2, >3, >4, and >5 different disorders as a dependent variable and age, sex, glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) values, and insulin pump therapy as impact variables. RESULTS Mean age (standard deviation [SD]) was 45.3 (16.7) years; 42.9% were women, the mean HbA1c was 7.9% (SD: 1.4%). The most frequent disorder was arterial hypertension (31.2%), followed by dyslipidemia (26.4%), dorsalgia (20.4%), diabetic neuropathy (17.3%), and depression (14.6%). The proportion of thyroid gland disorders, retinopathy, urethritis, iron deficiency anemia, and psychiatric disorders was higher in women than in men. Hypertension and mental and behavioral disorders due to the use of tobacco were higher in men. On average, each patient was diagnosed with 3.1 different disorders. Age had the strongest association with multimorbidity, followed by HbA1c value and female sex. CONCLUSION In summary, patients with T1D are often multimorbid, and the multimorbidity is associated with higher gender, female sex, and high HbA1c values. Understanding all of these factors can help practitioners create a risk profile for every patient.
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- Diabetologische Schwerpunktpraxis, Frankfurt, German
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- Epidemiology, IQVIA, Frankfurt, Germany
- Karel Kostev, DMSc, PhD, Epidemiology, IQVIA, Unterschweinstiege 2-14, Frankfurt am Main, 60549 Germany.
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Creo A, Sriram S, Vaughan LE, Weaver AL, Lteif A, Kumar S. Risk of substance use disorders among adolescents and emerging adults with type 1 diabetes: A population-based cohort study. Pediatr Diabetes 2021; 22:1143-1149. [PMID: 34561948 DOI: 10.1111/pedi.13266] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2021] [Revised: 09/07/2021] [Accepted: 09/17/2021] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Adolescents and emerging adults with chronic health conditions such as type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1D) are more likely to engage in high-risk behaviors. Previous studies regarding substance use in adolescents and emerging adults with T1D are mostly derived from cross-sectional studies utilizing self-administered questionnaires and are limited by lack of population-based comparison groups. In addition, despite the rising popularity of vaping, little is known about the incidence of vaping in adolescents and emerging adults with T1D. METHODS We explored the incidence and prospective risk of substance use disorders (SUD) and vaping in adolescents and emerging adults with T1D compared to age and gender matched nondiabetic referents residing in Olmsted County, Rochester, MN. RESULTS Risk of incident SUD was higher in those with T1D compared to matched referents with alcohol, marijuana, and smoked tobacco being most common substances. When stratified by gender, these differences remained significant in males, but not females. CONCLUSIONS While further work is needed to delineate the causative relationships between T1D, mental health, and substance abuse, our findings confirm the critical need for substance use screening and mental health support for adolescents and emerging adults with T1D.
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- Ana Creo
- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Division of Biomedical Statistics and Informatics, Department of Health Sciences Research, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Division of Biomedical Statistics and Informatics, Department of Health Sciences Research, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Department of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA
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Sattoe J, Peeters M, Bronner M, van Staa A. Transfer in care and diabetes distress in young adults with type 1 diabetes mellitus. BMJ Open Diabetes Res Care 2021; 9:9/2/e002603. [PMID: 34969691 PMCID: PMC8719139 DOI: 10.1136/bmjdrc-2021-002603] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2021] [Accepted: 11/23/2021] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Diabetes distress (DD) is a serious problem in many people with diabetes and is associated with unfavorable clinical and psychosocial outcomes in children and adults. Little is known about DD in young adults (YAs) with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) who transferred to adult care. This study aimed to explore the differences between YAs with/without DD regarding transfer experiences, self-management and health-related quality of life (HRQoL). RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS Cross-sectional online questionnaire completed by YAs with T1DM after transfer. DD was measured with the short-form Problem Areas in Diabetes scale. Descriptive analyses were followed by t-tests and χ2 tests to explore differences between the groups with/without DD. Effect sizes were calculated. RESULTS Of 164 respondents with mean age 22.7 (±1.56) years, 60.7% was female. The total sample scored low on DD (6.52±4.67; range: 0-17), but 57 (34.8%) had a score ≥8, indicating DD. YAs with DD felt less ready to transfer to adult care than those without DD and scored lower on alliance between pediatric and adult care and reception in adult care. They also reported poorer self-management skills and lower HRQoL in all domains of functioning. CONCLUSIONS More than one-third YAs experienced DD after transfer; this was associated with less favorable transition, self-management and psychosocial outcomes. Transfer in care seems to be a source of DD. Systematic screening on DD and attention for YAs' worries is recommended in both pediatric and adult care.
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- Jane Sattoe
- Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Research Centre Innovations in Care, Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Research Centre Innovations in Care, Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Research Centre Innovations in Care, Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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- Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
- Research Centre Innovations in Care, Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences, Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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Younes ZMH, Abuali AM, Tabba S, Farooqi MH, Hassoun AAK. Prevalence of diabetes distress and depression and their association with glycemic control in adolescents with type 1 diabetes in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Pediatr Diabetes 2021; 22:683-691. [PMID: 33745208 DOI: 10.1111/pedi.13204] [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: 07/28/2020] [Revised: 01/11/2021] [Accepted: 03/05/2021] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Diabetes distress and depression have been shown to be prevalent among adolescents with type 1 diabetes and screening for these parameters should be a routine part of diabetes care. To assess the prevalence of diabetes distress and depression and their association with glycemic control in a sample of adolescents with type 1 diabetes attending a diabetes center in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. All adolescents aged 13 to 18 years with type 1 diabetes that were seeking treatment at the Dubai Diabetes Center from the period of September 1, 2018 to May 1, 2019. A total of 72 participants completed the study. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS Adolescents were asked to fill in questionnaires assessing diabetes distress and depression. Multivariate linear regression analysis was used to assess the relationships between the subsets of socio-demographic and clinical characteristics, and the scores of the questionnaires. RESULTS The mean HbA1c of the study sample was 9.61% [82 mmol/mol] with higher levels found in females as compared with males (p<0.05). Females showed significantly greater levels of distress as compared with males. Although adolescents with HbA1c≥7.5% scored higher for diabetes distress and depression, the difference was not statistically significant to those with an HbA1c of <7.5%. Higher levels of diabetes distress were highly correlated with depressive symptoms, with distress and depression both being significant predictors of one another. CONCLUSIONS Our results highlight the importance of implementing and sustaining psycho-educational interventions to aid in alleviating diabetes distress and depression in this subgroup of the population.
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- Dubai Diabetes Center, Dubai Health Authority, Dubai, UAE
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- Dubai Diabetes Center, Dubai Health Authority, Dubai, UAE
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Luo J, Wang H, Li X, Zhou Z, Valimaki M, Whittemore R, Grey M, Guo J. Factors associated with diabetes distress among adolescents with type 1 diabetes. J Clin Nurs 2021; 30:1893-1903. [PMID: 33829586 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.15742] [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] [Received: 12/08/2020] [Revised: 02/01/2021] [Accepted: 02/26/2021] [Indexed: 01/20/2023]
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AIMS To describe the specific domains of diabetes distress and factors associated with these domains. BACKGROUND Diabetes distress is a common problem but not well recognised in adolescents by healthcare providers or adolescents themselves. There is insufficient evidence on how specific domains of diabetes distress exist in adolescents, making it challenging to select precise components to alleviate diabetes stress. DESIGN A quantitative, descriptive and cross-sectional study. METHODS Data were collected on socio-demographic and clinical characteristics, diabetes distress, perceived stress, self-efficacy and diabetes self-management using established questionnaires. Multivariate linear regression was conducted to examine the associations between specific factors and four domains in diabetes distress. STROBE checklist was used as the guideline for this study. RESULTS A total of 100 adolescents with type 1 diabetes aged 12 to 18 years participated in this study. Adolescents experienced the highest levels of distress in the regimen-related distress [2.41 (SD =0.82)] and physician-related distress [2.40 (SD =0.80)] domains. Older age, female gender, more diabetes problem-solving and higher levels of perceived stress were associated with higher regimen-related distress (β = 0.21 ~ 0.45, p < 0.05). Older age, female gender, a lower degree of endorsement of relevant diabetes-related goals and higher levels of perceived stress were associated with higher physician-related distress (β = -0.29 ~ 0.34, p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Diabetes distress was reported more on regimen-related and physician-related domains among adolescents with type 1 diabetes in China, associating with older age, female, increased perceived stress and poor diabetes-related problem-solving. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Nurses need to screen the specific domains of diabetes distress among adolescents with type 1 diabetes, especially for the older adolescents and girls. This study highlighted the importance of incorporating diabetes-related problem-solving support and stress management strategies into diabetes management for adolescents with type 1 diabetes, which could help relieve diabetes distress.
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- Jiaxin Luo
- Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Institute of Metabolism and Endocrinology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Key Laboratory of Diabetes Immunology, Ministry of Education, Central South University, National Clinical Research Center for Metabolic Diseases, Changsha, China
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- Institute of Metabolism and Endocrinology, The Second Xiangya Hospital, Key Laboratory of Diabetes Immunology, Ministry of Education, Central South University, National Clinical Research Center for Metabolic Diseases, Changsha, China
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- Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Yale University School of Nursing, New Haven, CT, USA
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- Xiangya School of Nursing, Central South University, Changsha, China
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Noman SM, Arshad J, Zeeshan M, Rehman AU, Haider A, Khurram S, Cheikhrouhou O, Hamam H, Shafiq M. An Empirical Study on Diabetes Depression over Distress Evaluation Using Diagnosis Statistical Manual and Chi-Square Method. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:ijerph18073755. [PMID: 33916851 PMCID: PMC8038424 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18073755] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2021] [Revised: 03/19/2021] [Accepted: 03/23/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Diabetes distress is an alternative disorder that is often associated with depression syndromes. Psychosocial distress is an alternative disorder that acts as a resistance to diabetes self-care management and compromises diabetes control. Yet, in Nigeria, the focus of healthcare centers is largely inclined toward the medical aspect of diabetes that neglects psychosocial care. In this retrospective study, specific distress was measured by the Diabetes Distress Screening (DDS) scale, and depression was analyzed by the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and Diagnosis Statistics Manual (DSM) criteria in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients of Northwestern Nigeria. Additionally, we applied the Chi-square test and linear regression to measure the forecast prevalence ratio and evaluate the link between the respective factors that further determine the odd ratios and coefficient correlations in five nonintrusive variables, namely age, gender, physical exercise, diabetes history, and smoking. In total, 712 sample patients were taken, with 51.68% male and 47.31% female patients. The mean age and body mass index (BMI) was 48.6 years ± 12.8 and 45.6 years ± 8.3. Based on the BDI prediction, 90.15% of patients were found depressed according to the DSM parameters, and depression prevalence was recorded around 22.06%. Overall, 88.20% of patients had DDS-dependent diabetes-specific distress with a prevalence ratio of 24.08%, of whom 45.86% were moderate and 54.14% serious. In sharp contrast, emotion-related distress of 28.96% was found compared to interpersonal (23.61%), followed by physician (16.42%) and regimen (13.21%) distress. The BDI-based matching of depression signs was also statistically significant with p < 0.001 in severe distress patients. However, 10.11% of patients were considered not to be depressed by DSM guidelines. The statistical evidence indicates that depression and distress are closely correlated with age, sex, diabetes history, physical exercise, and smoking influences. The facts and findings in this work show that emotional distress was found more prevalent. This study is significant because it considered several sociocultural and religious differences between Nigeria and large, undeveloped, populated countries with low socioeconomic status and excessive epidemiological risk. Finally, it is important for the clinical implications of T2DM patients on their initial screenings.
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- Sohail M. Noman
- Department of Cell Biology and Genetics, Shantou University Medical College, Shantou 515041, China;
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- Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, COMSATS University Islamabad, Lahore Campus, Lahore 54000, Pakistan;
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- Department of Medicine and Surgery, Al-Nafees Medical College and Hospital, Isra University, Islamabad 44000, Pakistan;
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- Department of Electrical Engineering, Government College University, Lahore 54000, Pakistan;
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- Department of Intelligent Mechatronics Engineering, Sejong University, Seoul 05006, Korea;
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- Faculty of Computing, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur 63100, Pakistan;
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- College of CIT, Taif University, P.O. Box 11099, Taif 21944, Saudi Arabia;
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- Faculty of Engineering, Moncton University, Moncton, NB E1A3E9, Canada;
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- Department of Information and Communication Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea
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Johansen CB, Rothmann MJ, Andersen A, Beck-Nielsen H, Pouwer F. The role of parental support for emerging adults with type 1 diabetes: A scoping review. Pediatr Diabetes 2020; 21:995-1030. [PMID: 32301182 DOI: 10.1111/pedi.13022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2019] [Revised: 03/25/2020] [Accepted: 04/06/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Emerging adults with type 1 diabetes often have poor diabetes self-care and pose a considerable therapeutic challenge. They simultaneously handle a life phase characterized by instability, identity exploration, and transitions and manage a chronic illness that demands structure, self-discipline, and repeated health care contacts. Relation to parents is often ambivalent but typically remains the most stable social support, so parental support could potentially be helpful for diabetes self-care and wellbeing. METHOD This scoping review aimed to identify, summarize and analyze empirical studies (for instance interview studies, questionnaire studies and intervention studies) exploring parental support for emerging adults with type 1 diabetes. Studies were identified in PsycInfo, PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar. Data were extracted by one author and checked by another. Study results were synthesized by a convergent mixed methods approach and qualitative thematic analysis. RESULTS We included 26 studies (2829 participants), 16 interview studies, 10 questionnaire studies, and no intervention studies. Five overarching themes were identified: self-care and glycemic control, diabetes-related emotional wellbeing, support characteristics, ambivalence and harms, and core support providers. Parents tended to contribute positively to diabetes self-care, glycemic control, and psychological wellbeing. However, emerging adults did not want to be too dependent on their parents and family, and family could also act unsupportively; when absent, disinterested in diabetes or controlling. CONCLUSION This review underlines that parental support still plays a role for diabetes self-care and wellbeing in emerging adults with type 1 diabetes. Age-appropriate parental support therefore seems a promising path to investigate further.
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- Clea Bruun Johansen
- Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.,Steno Diabetes Center Odense, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark.,Steno Diabetes Center Odense, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark.,Department of Endocrinology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- National Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Steno Diabetes Center Odense, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark.,National Institute of Public Health, University of Southern Denmark, Copenhagen, Denmark.,Department of Psychology, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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Morrissey EC, Casey B, Dinneen SF, Lowry M, Byrne M. Diabetes Distress in Adolescents and Young Adults Living With Type 1 Diabetes. Can J Diabetes 2020; 44:537-540. [PMID: 32507646 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcjd.2020.03.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2019] [Accepted: 03/05/2020] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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- Eimear C Morrissey
- Health Behaviour Change Research Group, School of Psychology, National University of Ireland, Galway, Galway, Ireland; School of Medicine, National University of Ireland, Galway, Galway, Ireland; School of Nursing and Midwifery, National University of Ireland, Galway, Galway, Ireland.
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- Health Behaviour Change Research Group, School of Psychology, National University of Ireland, Galway, Galway, Ireland; School of Medicine, National University of Ireland, Galway, Galway, Ireland
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- School of Medicine, National University of Ireland, Galway, Galway, Ireland; Centre for Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Galway University Hospitals, Galway, Ireland
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- School of Medicine, National University of Ireland, Galway, Galway, Ireland
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- Health Behaviour Change Research Group, School of Psychology, National University of Ireland, Galway, Galway, Ireland
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Miller AL, Lo SL, Albright D, Lee JM, Hunter CM, Bauer KW, King R, Clark KM, Chaudhry K, Kaciroti N, Katz B, Fredericks EM. Adolescent Interventions to Manage Self-Regulation in Type 1 Diabetes (AIMS-T1D): randomized control trial study protocol. BMC Pediatr 2020; 20:112. [PMID: 32145739 PMCID: PMC7060523 DOI: 10.1186/s12887-020-2012-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2020] [Accepted: 02/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Self-regulation (SR), or the capacity to control one's thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in order to achieve a desired goal, shapes health outcomes through many pathways, including supporting adherence to medical treatment regimens. Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) is one specific condition that requires SR to ensure adherence to daily treatment regimens that can be arduous and effortful (e.g., monitoring blood glucose). Adolescents, in particular, have poor adherence to T1D treatment regimens, yet it is essential that they assume increased responsibility for managing their T1D as they approach young adulthood. Adolescence is also a time of rapid changes in SR capacity and thus a compelling period for intervention. Promoting SR among adolescents with T1D may thus be a novel method to improve treatment regimen adherence. The current study tests a behavioral intervention to enhance SR among adolescents with T1D. SR and T1D medical regimen adherence will be examined as primary and secondary outcomes, respectively. METHODS We will use a randomized control trial design to test the impact of a behavioral intervention on three SR targets: Executive Functioning (EF), Emotion Regulation (ER), and Future Orientation (FO); and T1D medical regimen adherence. Adolescents with T1D (n = 94) will be recruited from pediatric endocrinology clinics and randomly assigned to treatment or control group. The behavioral intervention consists of working memory training (to enhance EF), biofeedback and relaxation training (to enhance ER), and episodic future thinking training (to enhance FO) across an 8-week period. SR and treatment regimen adherence will be assessed at pre- and post-test using multiple methods (behavioral tasks, diabetes device downloads, self- and parent-report). We will use an intent-to-treat framework using generalized linear mixed models to test our hypotheses that: 1) the treatment group will demonstrate greater improvements in SR than the control group, and 2) the treatment group will demonstrate better treatment regimen adherence outcomes than the control group. DISCUSSION If successful, SR-focused behavioral interventions could improve health outcomes among adolescents with T1D and have transdiagnostic implications across multiple chronic conditions requiring treatment regimen adherence. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT03688919; registered September 28, 2018.
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- Alison L Miller
- Department of Health Behavior and Health Education, University of Michigan School of Public Health, 1415 Washington Heights, SPH I Room 3718, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109-2029, USA.
- Center for Human Growth and Development, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
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- Department of Health Behavior and Health Education, University of Michigan School of Public Health, 1415 Washington Heights, SPH I Room 3718, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109-2029, USA
- Center for Human Growth and Development, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
- Susan B. Meister Child Health Evaluation and Research Center (CHEAR), University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
- Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Center for Human Growth and Development, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
- Department of Nutritional Sciences, University of Michigan School of Public Health, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA
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- Department of Health Behavior and Health Education, University of Michigan School of Public Health, 1415 Washington Heights, SPH I Room 3718, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109-2029, USA
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- Department of Health Behavior and Health Education, University of Michigan School of Public Health, 1415 Washington Heights, SPH I Room 3718, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109-2029, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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- Department of Human Development and Family Science, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
- Susan B. Meister Child Health Evaluation and Research Center (CHEAR), University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
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Miller RG, Costacou T. Glucose Management and the Sex Difference in Excess Cardiovascular Disease Risk in Long-Duration Type 1 Diabetes. Curr Diab Rep 2019; 19:139. [PMID: 31754811 DOI: 10.1007/s11892-019-1240-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The protection against CVD observed in women compared to men in the general population is essentially erased in type 1 diabetes. This review will discuss evidence regarding the role of glucose management on CVD risk by sex, with a particular focus on studies of long-duration type 1 diabetes of > 20 years. RECENT FINDINGS Across studies, women with type 1 diabetes have similar or worse glycemic control compared to men, despite higher rates of intensive insulin therapy. The association between HbA1c and CVD risk does not seem to differ by sex, but few studies have reported on sex-specific analyses. Beyond HbA1c, there is a lack of published data regarding the relationship between other aspects of glucose management and CVD risk by sex in type 1 diabetes. Glucose management factors do not seem to directly account for the increased CVD risk in women with type 1 diabetes, but may influence other risk factors that play a more direct role.
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- Rachel G Miller
- Department of Epidemiology, Graduate School of Public Health, University of Pittsburgh, 3512 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, USA.
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- Department of Epidemiology, Graduate School of Public Health, University of Pittsburgh, 3512 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213, USA
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Yi-Frazier JP, Cochrane K, Whitlock K, Rosenberg AR, Pascual M, Beauregard N, Mitrovich C, Panlasigui N, Pihoker C. Trajectories of Acute Diabetes-Specific Stress in Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes and Their Caregivers Within the First Year of Diagnosis. J Pediatr Psychol 2019; 43:645-653. [PMID: 29373703 DOI: 10.1093/jpepsy/jsy003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2016] [Accepted: 01/09/2018] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Objectives Our aims were to describe stress trajectories for newly diagnosed type 1 diabetes (T1D) in adolescents and their parents, explore whether resilience is associated with stress trajectories, and to examine the effects of stress trajectories on diabetes-specific outcomes. Methods Fifty-nine youth aged 10-18 years with newly diagnosed T1D and a primary caregiver were followed for 12 months. Stress and resilience were assessed using questionnaires every 3 months, and diabetes-specific outcomes (self-care, quality of life, and hemoglobin A1C) at 6 and 12 months. Parent and adolescent stress trajectories were identified using semiparametric group-based modeling. Results Four stress trajectories emerged for parents and three emerged for adolescents. Adolescent trajectories were stable throughout the 12 months, and those with stable low stress had the highest levels of resilience. Further, the stable low stress group had higher quality of life scores at 12-month postdiagnosis. In contrast, stress for parents changed considerably over the 12-month period, and trajectory groups did not associate with 12-month outcomes. Conclusions Distinct patterns of stress emerged for both the adolescent and parent cohorts. Resilience at the time of diagnosis was particularly protective for adolescents. These results suggest that stress-reducing and resilience-promoting interventions for newly diagnosed adolescents with T1D may have potential to improve longer-term outcomes.
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- Seattle Children's Research Institute.,University of Washington School of Medicine.,Truman Katz Center for Pediatric Bioethics.,Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
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- Seattle Children's Research Institute.,University of Washington School of Medicine
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Adult attachment insecurity and associations with diabetes distress, daily stressful events and self-management in type 1 diabetes. J Behav Med 2019; 43:695-706. [PMID: 31641989 DOI: 10.1007/s10865-019-00111-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2019] [Accepted: 10/05/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
Abstract
Anxious and avoidant attachment may be detrimental for diabetes distress and management. Additionally, individuals' perceptions of their partner's involvement may affect these associations. The study explored cross-sectionally and at the daily level whether anxious and avoidant attachment associated with diabetes distress or stressors and diabetes management, and whether higher perceived collaboration and support (C&S) moderated associations between attachment and diabetes management. Individuals with type 1 diabetes (N = 199; M age = 46.82; 52.3% women) completed measures of diabetes distress, diabetes-related C&S, self-care, average blood glucose (hemoglobin A1c), and attachment insecurity, and daily diary measures of diabetes-related C&S, diabetes stressors, mean blood glucose, and self-care. Higher anxious and avoidant attachment associated with higher diabetes distress. Higher anxious attachment associated with more daily stressors. Anxious attachment associated with lower self-care. C&S did not moderate any associations. Findings highlight the need to consider attachment when designing interventions to reduce diabetes-related distress.
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Markowitz B, Pritlove C, Mukerji G, Lavery JV, Parsons JA, Advani A. The 3i Conceptual Framework for Recognizing Patient Perspectives of Type 1 Diabetes During Emerging Adulthood. JAMA Netw Open 2019; 2:e196944. [PMID: 31298715 PMCID: PMC6628591 DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2019.6944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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IMPORTANCE Early emerging adulthood, the developmental life stage roughly spanning between the ages of 18 and 24 years, can be a challenging time for individuals living with type 1 diabetes, being associated with an increased risk of acute complications, loss to follow-up, and the emergence of long-term diabetes complications. Few evidence-based interventions exist, and practice guidelines instead emphasize the importance of delivering individualized, developmentally appropriate care. OBJECTIVE To inform the provision of tailored care and education by illuminating the individual lived experiences of emerging adults with type 1 diabetes. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS This qualitative study used in-depth interviews conducted with 33 emerging adults living with type 1 diabetes between October 14, 2016, and May 16, 2017. Participants were recruited from 2 urban Young Adult Diabetes Clinics in the city of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, using a convenience sampling approach. Narrative analysis of participants' accounts was conducted inductively to define story typology. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES Participant accounts of type 1 diabetes during childhood, adolescence, and emerging adulthood. RESULTS Interviews were conducted with 33 participants aged 18 to 24 years (mean [SD] age at interview, 20.6 [1.7] years); 17 (51%) were women. Duration of diabetes ranged from 3 to 20 years (mean [SD] duration, 12.0 [4.8] years). Narrative analysis identified 3 distinct story types, or lenses, termed ingrained (n = 14), intrusive (n = 12), and inconspicuous (n = 7). Ingrained narratives portrayed an active integration of diabetes self-management into daily life. Intrusive narratives were characterized by stories of struggles for acceptance and striving for control. Inconspicuous narratives were differentiated by descriptions of a willingness to ignore diabetes and its attendant daily tasks with the goals of preserving normalcy and limiting distress. Mean levels of hemoglobin A1c were higher in participants conveying an intrusive lens narrative (mean [SD], 9.3% [1.6%]) than those conveying an ingrained lens (mean [SD], 7.4% [0.7%]) (difference between intrusive and ingrained, 1.9%; 95% CI, 0.8%-2.9%; P = .007) or an inconspicuous lens (mean [SD], 8.6% [1.5%]). CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE Although every person is unique, there are commonalities in how emerging adults perceive and depict their experiences living with type 1 diabetes. Among the emerging adults interviewed in the present study, the 3i conceptual framework of ingrained, intrusive, and inconspicuous lenses encapsulated these commonalities. Recognition of the different psychosocial contexts surrounding type 1 diabetes during emerging adulthood may help health care professionals individualize their care accordingly.
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- Benjamin Markowitz
- Applied Health Research Centre, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Keenan Research Centre for Biomedical Science and Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute of St Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Applied Health Research Centre, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Women's College Hospital Institute for Health Systems Solutions and Virtual Care, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- University of Toronto, Institute of Health Policy, Management and Evaluation, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Hubert Department of Global Health, Rollins School of Public Health and Center for Ethics, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Applied Health Research Centre, Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, St Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Keenan Research Centre for Biomedical Science and Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute of St Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Keenan Research Centre for Biomedical Science and Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute of St Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Stahl-Pehe A, Glaubitz L, Bächle C, Lange K, Castillo K, Tönnies T, Yossa R, Holl RW, Rosenbauer J. Diabetes distress in young adults with early-onset Type 1 diabetes and its prospective relationship with HbA 1c and health status. Diabet Med 2019; 36:836-846. [PMID: 30761589 DOI: 10.1111/dme.13931] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/12/2019] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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AIM This study aimed to determine cross-sectional relationships between diabetes distress and health-related variables, and prospective associations between diabetes distress and future glycaemic control (HbA1c ) and health status among young adults with early-onset Type 1 diabetes. METHODS Data were collected from a nationwide cohort study of adults whose Type 1 diabetes onset occurred from 0 to 4 years of age during 1993-2002. Questionnaire surveys were conducted in 2012-2013 and 2015-2016 (N = 584). Diabetes distress was assessed via the Problem Areas in Diabetes (PAID) scale (0-100 points), depressive symptoms via the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9) and health status via the 12-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-12) questionnaire. Multivariable linear regression analyses were applied to cross-sectional and longitudinal data. RESULTS In the cross-sectional analyses, higher PAID scale total scores (representing higher distress levels) were observed in women than in men and in participants with more severe depressive symptoms. PAID scores were lower in individuals with better physical and mental health. A 1 mmol/mol increase in HbA1c was associated with a 0.28-point increase [95% confidence interval (95% CI) 0.20, 0.36] in diabetes distress. In longitudinal analyses adjusting for age, sex, socio-economic index and HbA1c at baseline, a 10-point higher PAID score at baseline was associated with a 1.82 mmol/mol higher HbA1c level (95% CI 0.43, 3.20) and a 2.48-point lower SF-12 mental health score (95% CI -3.55, -1.42) three years later. CONCLUSIONS The cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses results suggest that diabetes distress impairs health-related outcomes in young adults with early-onset diabetes.
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- A Stahl-Pehe
- Institute for Biometrics and Epidemiology, German Diabetes Centre, Leibniz Centre for Diabetes Research, Düsseldorf, Germany
- German Centre for Diabetes Research (DZD), Munich-Neuherberg, Germany
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- Department of Statistics in Medicine, Heinrich Heine University, Düsseldorf, Germany
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- Institute for Biometrics and Epidemiology, German Diabetes Centre, Leibniz Centre for Diabetes Research, Düsseldorf, Germany
- German Centre for Diabetes Research (DZD), Munich-Neuherberg, Germany
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- Medical Psychology Unit, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Institute for Biometrics and Epidemiology, German Diabetes Centre, Leibniz Centre for Diabetes Research, Düsseldorf, Germany
- German Centre for Diabetes Research (DZD), Munich-Neuherberg, Germany
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- Institute for Biometrics and Epidemiology, German Diabetes Centre, Leibniz Centre for Diabetes Research, Düsseldorf, Germany
- German Centre for Diabetes Research (DZD), Munich-Neuherberg, Germany
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- Institute for Biometrics and Epidemiology, German Diabetes Centre, Leibniz Centre for Diabetes Research, Düsseldorf, Germany
- German Centre for Diabetes Research (DZD), Munich-Neuherberg, Germany
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- German Centre for Diabetes Research (DZD), Munich-Neuherberg, Germany
- Institute of Epidemiology and Medical Biometry, University of Ulm, Ulm, Germany
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- Institute for Biometrics and Epidemiology, German Diabetes Centre, Leibniz Centre for Diabetes Research, Düsseldorf, Germany
- German Centre for Diabetes Research (DZD), Munich-Neuherberg, Germany
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Vesco AT, Jedraszko AM, Garza KP, Weissberg-Benchell J. Continuous Glucose Monitoring Associated With Less Diabetes-Specific Emotional Distress and Lower A1c Among Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes. J Diabetes Sci Technol 2018; 12:792-799. [PMID: 29595061 PMCID: PMC6134305 DOI: 10.1177/1932296818766381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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BACKGROUND Psychosocial impact research of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) among adolescents with type 1 diabetes (T1D) is limited. The present study assesses associations between diabetes technology use on adolescent- and parent-perceived diabetes-specific distress and A1c. METHOD Adolescents with T1D and parents (N = 1040; primarily mothers) completed measures of diabetes distress. Adolescents were categorized by technology use: CGM Alone, CSII Alone, CGM+CSII, or No Technology. ANOVA, regression, and Cohen's d were used for group comparisons on measures of diabetes distress and A1c. Analyses also compared groups on clinical elevations of distress. RESULTS CGM use was associated with less adolescent distress compared to No Technology ( d = 0.59), CGM+CSII ( d = 0.26), and CSII Alone ( d = 0.29). Results were similar but with smaller effect size for parent-reported distress, although CGM+CSII showed equivocal association with parent distress compared to No Technology ( d = 0.18). CGM Alone was associated with lower A1c compared to No Technology ( d = 0.48), to CSII Alone ( d = 0.37), and was comparable to CGM+CSII ( d = 0.03). CGM+CSII conferred advantage over CSII Alone ( d = 0.34). Clinical elevation of distress was associated with not using any technology particularly for adolescents. CONCLUSIONS Technology use is associated with lower adolescent distress than lower parent distress. CGM Alone is associated with lower adolescent and parent distress than CSII or CGM+CSII. This appears to be clinically meaningful based on cut scores for measures. CGM is associated with lower A1c independent of being used alone or with CSII.
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- Anthony T. Vesco
- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral
Health, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL,
USA
- Anthony T. Vesco, PhD, Ann & Robert H.
Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, 225 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA.
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral
Health, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL,
USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral
Health, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL,
USA
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral
Health, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, Chicago, IL,
USA
- Northwestern University Feinberg School
of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA
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Hagger V, Hendrieckx C, Cameron F, Pouwer F, Skinner TC, Speight J. Diabetes distress is more strongly associated with HbA1c than depressive symptoms in adolescents with type 1 diabetes: Results from Diabetes MILES Youth-Australia. Pediatr Diabetes 2018; 19:840-847. [PMID: 29383803 DOI: 10.1111/pedi.12641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2017] [Revised: 12/11/2017] [Accepted: 12/22/2017] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) is higher during adolescence than at any other life stage. Some research among adolescents indicates that depressive symptoms are associated with suboptimal HbA1c. However, research among adults suggests diabetes distress is a stronger predictor of HbA1c than depressive symptoms. OBJECTIVE To determine the relative contributions of depressive symptoms and diabetes distress to explain the variance in HbA1c among adolescents with type 1 diabetes. PARTICIPANTS AND METHODS Diabetes MILES Youth Study respondents aged 13 to 19 years completed questionnaires assessing depressive symptoms (Patient Health Questionnaire for Adolescents: PHQA-8), diabetes distress (Problem Areas in Diabetes-Teen version: PAID-T), and self-reported socio-demographic and clinical variables, including their most recent HbA1c. Stepwise hierarchical multiple regression was conducted to examine the contributions of depressive symptoms and diabetes distress to HbA1c. RESULTS Participants (N = 450) had a (mean ± SD) age of 15.7 ± 1.9 years; diabetes duration of 6.9 ± 4.3 years; and 38% (n = 169) were male. Twenty-one percent (n = 96) experienced moderate-to-severe depressive symptoms (PHQA-8 ≥ 11) and 36% (n = 162) experienced high diabetes distress (PAID-T > 90). In the final regression model, HbA1c was explained by: diabetes duration (β = .14, P = .001), self-monitoring of blood glucose (β = -.20, P < .001), and diabetes distress (β = .30, P < .001). Following the addition of diabetes distress, depressive symptoms were no longer significantly associated with HbA1c (P = .551). The final model explained 18% of the variance in HbA1c. CONCLUSIONS Consistent with evidence from studies among adults, diabetes distress mediated the relationship between depressive symptoms and HbA1c among adolescents with type 1 diabetes. These findings suggest that clinicians need to be aware of diabetes distress.
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- Virginia Hagger
- Centre for Social and Early Emotional Development, School of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia.,The Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes, Diabetes Victoria, Melbourne, Australia
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- Centre for Social and Early Emotional Development, School of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia.,The Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes, Diabetes Victoria, Melbourne, Australia
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- Royal Children's Hospital and Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Psychology, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- School of Psychological and Clinical Sciences, Charles Darwin University, Darwin, Australia.,Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Australia
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- Centre for Social and Early Emotional Development, School of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia.,The Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes, Diabetes Victoria, Melbourne, Australia.,AHP Research, Hornchurch, UK
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Brazeau AS, Nakhla M, Wright M, Henderson M, Panagiotopoulos C, Pacaud D, Kearns P, Rahme E, Da Costa D, Dasgupta K. Stigma and Its Association With Glycemic Control and Hypoglycemia in Adolescents and Young Adults With Type 1 Diabetes: Cross-Sectional Study. J Med Internet Res 2018; 20:e151. [PMID: 29678801 PMCID: PMC5935805 DOI: 10.2196/jmir.9432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2017] [Revised: 02/01/2018] [Accepted: 02/20/2018] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Background Qualitative studies in type 1 diabetes indicate that visibility of diabetes supplies, self-care, and hypoglycemia symptoms are associated with stigma and suboptimal management. This may be particularly salient in youth who face concurrent challenges such as establishing autonomy and making vocational choices. Objective The aim of the study was to estimate stigma prevalence in youth (aged 14-24 years) with type 1 diabetes and its associations with glycemic control. Methods Participants, recruited largely through social media, were asked to complete a Web-based survey and to send via mail capillary blood samples for glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) measurement. The primary definition of stigma required endorsement of one or more of 3 stigma-specific items of the Barriers to Diabetes Adherence questionnaire. These addressed avoidance of diabetes management with friends present, difficulty telling others about diabetes diagnosis, and embarrassment in performing diabetes care with others present. Poor glycemic control was defined as HbA1c>9% (ie, >75 mmol/mol; measured value when available, else self-report) and/or ≥1 severe hypoglycemic episode in the previous year (reported requiring assistance from someone else during the episode). Stigma prevalence was computed (95% CI), and associations with glycemic control were evaluated (multivariate logistic regression models). Results Among the 380 respondents, stigma prevalence was 65.5% (95% CI 60.7-70.3). Stigma was associated with a 2-fold higher odds of poor glycemic control overall (odds ratio [OR] 2.25, 95% CI 1.33-3.80; adjusted for age, sex, and type of treatment). There were specific associations with both HbA1c>9% (75 mmol/mol; OR 3.05, 95% CI 1.36-6.86) and severe hypoglycemia in the previous year (OR 1.86, 95% CI 1.05-3.31). Conclusions There is a high prevalence of stigma in youth with type 1 diabetes that is associated with both elevated HbA1c levels and severe hypoglycemia. Targeted strategies to address stigma are needed. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02796248; http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02796248 (Archived by WebCite at http://www.webcitation.org/6yisxeV0B)
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- Department of Pediatrics, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Exercise Science, Concordia University, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Sainte-Justine, Department of Pediatrics, Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC, Canada
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- Alberta Children's Hospital, University of Calgary, Calgary, QC, Canada
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- Centre for Outcomes Research and Evaluation, Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, Department of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Centre for Outcomes Research and Evaluation, Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, Department of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Centre for Outcomes Research and Evaluation, Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, Department of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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Wherrett DK, Ho J, Huot C, Legault L, Nakhla M, Rosolowsky E. Type 1 Diabetes in Children and Adolescents. Can J Diabetes 2018; 42 Suppl 1:S234-S246. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcjd.2017.10.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Wiebe DJ, Berg CA, Mello D, Kelly CS. Self- and Social-Regulation in Type 1 Diabetes Management During Late Adolescence and Emerging Adulthood. Curr Diab Rep 2018; 18:23. [PMID: 29564640 DOI: 10.1007/s11892-018-0995-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW This paper aims to examine how self-regulation (i.e., cognition, emotion) and social-regulation (i.e., parents, friends, romantic partners) are interrelated risk and protective factors for type 1 diabetes management during late adolescence and emerging adulthood. RECENT FINDINGS Problems in cognitive (e.g., executive function) and emotional (e.g., depressive symptoms) self-regulation are associated with poorer management, both at the between- and within-person levels. Better management occurs when parents are supportive and when individuals actively regulate the involvement of others (e.g., seek help, minimize interference). Friends both help and hinder self-regulation, while research on romantic partners is limited. Facets of self- and social-regulation are important risk and protective factors for diabetes management during emerging adulthood. At this time when relationships are changing, the social context of diabetes may need to be regulated to support diabetes management. Interventions targeting those with self-regulation problems and facilitating self- and social-regulation in daily life may be useful.
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- Deborah J Wiebe
- Psychological Sciences and the Health Sciences Research Institute, University of California, Merced, 5200 N. Lake Road, Merced, CA, 95343, USA.
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- Department of Psychology, University of Utah, 380 South 1530 East, Salt Lake City, UT, 84112, USA
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- Psychological Sciences and the Health Sciences Research Institute, University of California, Merced, 5200 N. Lake Road, Merced, CA, 95343, USA
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- Department of Psychology, University of Utah, 380 South 1530 East, Salt Lake City, UT, 84112, USA
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Husted GR, Weis J, Teilmann G, Castensøe-Seidenfaden P. Exploring the Influence of a Smartphone App (Young with Diabetes) on Young People's Self-Management: Qualitative Study. JMIR Mhealth Uhealth 2018; 6:e43. [PMID: 29490897 PMCID: PMC5856925 DOI: 10.2196/mhealth.8876] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2017] [Revised: 10/05/2017] [Accepted: 10/05/2017] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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Background Adequate self-management is the cornerstone of preventing type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) complications. However, T1DM self-management is challenging for young people, who often struggle during the transition from childhood to adulthood. The mobile health (mHealth) app Young with Diabetes (YWD) was developed in collaboration with young people to enhance their T1DM self-management during this transition. Objective The purpose of this study was to explore the influence of YWD on young people’s self-management during a 12-month period. Methods A qualitative explorative approach was used, comprising a purposive sample of 20 young people (11 females and 9 males, ages 15 to 23 years, with app use of 3 to 64 days) from 3 pediatric and 3 adult departments. Participants were interviewed individually using a semistructured interview guide. Data were collected from January to March 2017 and analyzed using thematic analysis. Results A total of 5 themes were identified: (1) not feeling alone anymore (“we are in this together”); (2) gaining competence by sharing experiences and practical knowledge (“they know what they are talking about”); (3) feeling safer (“it’s just a click away”); (4) breaking the ice by starting to share thoughts and feelings and asking for help (“it is an outstretched hand”); and (5) lack of motivating factors (“done with the app”). Young people reported that YWD promoted self-management by peer-to-peer social support, exchanging messages with health care providers, and sharing YWD with parents. Participants recommended YWD as a supplement to self-management for newly diagnosed young people with T1DM and suggested improvements in app content and functionality. Conclusions The mHealth app YWD has the potential to support self-management. In particular, peer-to-peer support reduced feelings of loneliness and helped young people to gain knowledge and skills for managing T1DM. A need exists for alternative ways to train health care providers in using YWD and to support collaboration between young people and their parents to further improve young people’s self-management of T1DM.
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- Gitte Reventlov Husted
- Pediatric and Adolescent Department, Nordsjællands Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Hillerød, Denmark
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- Department of Neonatology, Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark
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- Pediatric and Adolescent Department, Nordsjællands Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Hillerød, Denmark
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Hagger V, Hendrieckx C, Cameron F, Pouwer F, Skinner TC, Speight J. Cut Points for Identifying Clinically Significant Diabetes Distress in Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes Using the PAID-T: Results From Diabetes MILES Youth-Australia. Diabetes Care 2017; 40:1462-1468. [PMID: 28882887 DOI: 10.2337/dc17-0441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2017] [Accepted: 08/12/2017] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To establish cut point(s) for the Problem Areas in Diabetes-teen version (PAID-T) scale to identify adolescents with clinically meaningful, elevated diabetes distress. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS Data were available from the Diabetes Management and Impact for Long-term Empowerment and Success (MILES) Youth-Australia Study, a national survey assessing various psychosocial indicators among self-selected National Diabetes Services Scheme registrants. Participants in the current study (n = 537) were (mean ± SD) 16 ± 2 years old, had type 1 diabetes for 6 ± 4 years, and 62% (n = 334) were girls. They completed measures of diabetes distress (PAID-T) and depressive symptoms (Patient Health Questionnaire for Adolescents) and self-reported their most recent HbA1c and frequency of self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG). Relationships between the PAID-T and the psychological and clinical variables were examined to identify a clinically meaningful threshold for elevated diabetes distress. ANOVA was used to test whether these variables differed by levels of distress. RESULTS Two cut points distinguished none-to-mild (<70), moderate (70-90), and high (>90) diabetes distress. Moderate distress was experienced by 18% of adolescents and high distress by 36%. Mean depressive symptoms, self-reported HbA1c, and SMBG differed significantly across the three levels of diabetes distress (all P < 0.001), with moderate-to-large effect sizes. CONCLUSIONS Using the PAID-T, this study defined two clinically meaningful cut points to distinguish none-to-mild, moderate, and high diabetes distress in adolescents (aged 13-19). Based on these cut points, most respondents experienced at least moderate diabetes distress, which was clinically significant. Establishing thresholds for elevated diabetes distress will aid clinicians and researchers to interpret PAID-T scores, prompt discussion and intervention for those with unmet needs, and enable the effectiveness of interventions to be evaluated.
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- Virginia Hagger
- Centre for Social and Early Emotional Development, School of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia .,The Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes, Diabetes Victoria, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Centre for Social and Early Emotional Development, School of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia.,The Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes, Diabetes Victoria, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Royal Children's Hospital and Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Psychology, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- School of Psychological and Clinical Sciences, Charles Darwin University, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.,Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Centre for Social and Early Emotional Development, School of Psychology, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia.,The Australian Centre for Behavioural Research in Diabetes, Diabetes Victoria, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.,Applied Health Psychology Research, Hornchurch, Essex, U.K
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