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Phillips A. Call to action on diabetes care: reaching communities facing health inequalities, health inequities and deprivation. BRITISH JOURNAL OF NURSING (MARK ALLEN PUBLISHING) 2024; 33:16-20. [PMID: 38194328 DOI: 10.12968/bjon.2024.33.1.16] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/10/2024]
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This article presents evidence and policy on the importance of reaching out into local communities with inclusive approaches to try to reduce and prevent inequities and inequalities in diabetes care. The global emergency diabetes is causing and the risks and disproportionately high ethnic disparities are investigated. The article includes some suggestions on changing approaches to reduce health inequalities to enable diabetes care to become more accessible for those who need it the most.
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- Anne Phillips
- Professor in Diabetes Care, Birmingham City University
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Goon S, Chapman-Novakofski K. Call for Cultural and Language-Concordant Diabetes Care, Nutrition Education, and Self-Management for South Asian Individuals Living in the US. JOURNAL OF NUTRITION EDUCATION AND BEHAVIOR 2023; 55:905-913. [PMID: 37943229 DOI: 10.1016/j.jneb.2023.10.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2022] [Revised: 08/31/2023] [Accepted: 10/03/2023] [Indexed: 11/10/2023]
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Ethnic South Asian Americans have the highest relative risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus in the US. Culturally tailored and language-concordant diabetes care and nutrition interventions can potentially promote South Asian diabetes management and disease progression. From our perspective, the extent of their use and evaluation in the US settings remains limited. This Perspective characterizes and evaluates the necessity and outcomes of culturally and linguistically adapted lifestyle interventions targeted toward type 2 diabetes mellitus indicators among South Asian individuals in the US. Suggestions for how this education could be modified include emphasizing the cultural and linguistic knowledge and self-awareness of diabetes educators and the sociological and historical factors that influence the cultural and linguistic orientation of diabetes care professionals and their clients. Such strategies could ensure better diabetes education and self-management among South Asian individuals.
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- Shatabdi Goon
- Department of Epidemiology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA.
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Litchfield I, Barrett T, Hamilton-Shield J, Moore T, Narendran P, Redwood S, Searle A, Uday S, Wheeler J, Greenfield S. Current evidence for designing self-management support for underserved populations: an integrative review using the example of diabetes. Int J Equity Health 2023; 22:188. [PMID: 37697302 PMCID: PMC10496394 DOI: 10.1186/s12939-023-01976-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/15/2023] [Accepted: 07/26/2023] [Indexed: 09/13/2023] Open
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AIMS With numerous and continuing attempts at adapting diabetes self-management support programmes to better account for underserved populations, its important that the lessons being learned are understood and shared. The work we present here reviews the latest evidence and best practice in designing and embedding culturally and socially sensitive, self-management support programmes. METHODS We explored the literature with regard to four key design considerations of diabetes self-management support programmes: Composition - the design and content of written materials and digital tools and interfaces; Structure - the combination of individual and group sessions, their frequency, and the overall duration of programmes; Facilitators - the combination of individuals used to deliver the programme; and Context - the influence and mitigation of a range of individual, socio-cultural, and environmental factors. RESULTS We found useful and recent examples of design innovation within a variety of countries and models of health care delivery including Brazil, Mexico, Netherlands, Spain, United Kingdom, and United States of America. Within Composition we confirmed the importance of retaining best practice in creating readily understood written information and intuitive digital interfaces; Structure the need to offer group, individual, and remote learning options in programmes of flexible duration and frequency; Facilitators where the benefits of using culturally concordant peers and community-based providers were described; and finally in Context the need to integrate self-management support programmes within existing health systems, and tailor their various constituent elements according to the language, resources, and beliefs of individuals and their communities. CONCLUSIONS A number of design principles across the four design considerations were identified that together offer a promising means of creating the next generation of self-management support programme more readily accessible for underserved communities. Ultimately, we recommend that the precise configuration should be co-produced by all relevant service and patient stakeholders and its delivery embedded in local health systems.
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- Ian Litchfield
- Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK.
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- Institute of Cancer and Genomic Sciences, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK
- Diabetes and Endocrinology, Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital, Birmingham, B4 6NH, UK
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- Translational Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, BS1 2NT, UK
- The Royal Hospital for Children in Bristol, Bristol, BS2 8BJ, UK
- NIHR Bristol BRC Nutrition Theme, University Hospitals Bristol and Weston Foundation Trust, Bristol, B52 8AE, UK
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- The National Institute for Health and Care Research Applied Research Collaboration West (NIHR ARC West) at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust, Bristol, UK
- Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, BS1 1TH, B52 8EA, UK
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- Institute of Immunology and Immunotherapy, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, B15 2GW, UK
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- Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, BS1 1TH, B52 8EA, UK
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- NIHR Bristol BRC Nutrition Theme, University Hospitals Bristol and Weston Foundation Trust, Bristol, B52 8AE, UK
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- Diabetes and Endocrinology, Birmingham Women's and Children's Hospital, Birmingham, B4 6NH, UK
- Institute of Metabolism and Systems Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK
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- Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, BS1 1TH, B52 8EA, UK
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- Institute of Applied Health Research, University of Birmingham, Birmingham, B15 2TT, UK
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Subhan FB, Fernando DN, Thorlakson J, Chan CB. Dietary Interventions for Type 2 Diabetes in South Asian Populations-A Systematic Review. Curr Nutr Rep 2023; 12:39-55. [PMID: 36443548 PMCID: PMC9707124 DOI: 10.1007/s13668-022-00446-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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PURPOSE South Asians face a high burden of type 2 diabetes (T2D). We systematically summarized current research on the efficacy, cultural relevance, and research gaps of nutrition interventions that could be used for treatment in this population. FINDINGS We identified 18 articles published since 2010. Dietary pattern interventions have focused on low-glycemic index (GI) solutions and consistently reported improvement in glycemic management. Trials of nutrition education and counselling had diverse approaches, with those utilizing more intensive interventions generally eliciting better glycemic outcomes. Many studies developed interventions with cultural relevance by including traditional foods, providing materials in the local language, and acknowledging important food-related customs. These adaptations were seen in South Asian countries as well as Western countries hosting immigrants. Data from South Asian countries support low-GI and intensive counselling approaches for the treatment of T2D. Given the high prevalence of T2D in these populous countries, approaches that can reach large numbers of people are needed. In Western countries, more emphasis on providing culturally relevant nutrition therapy is needed.
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- Fatheema B. Subhan
- Department of Nutrition and Food Science, California Polytechnic State University at Pomona, Pomona, CA 91768 USA
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- Department of Cell Biology, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2H7 Canada
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- Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science & Department of Physiology, 4-126A Li Ka Shing Centre for Health Innovation Research, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2E1 Canada
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Patel T, Umeh K, Poole H, Vaja I, Ramtoola S, Newson L. Health professionals interface with cultural conflict in the delivery of type 2 diabetes care. Psychol Health 2023; 38:230-248. [PMID: 34351821 DOI: 10.1080/08870446.2021.1960346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study explored the knowledge and experiences of health professionals (HPs) caring for South Asian patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). DESIGN Fourteen HPs, who supported patients with T2D, were interviewed. The recruitment strategy employed purposeful and theoretical sampling methods to recruit HPs who worked across primary and secondary care settings. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Grounded Theory (GT) methodology and analysis generated a theoretical framework that explored HP's perceptions and experiences of providing diabetes care for South Asian patients. RESULTS A GT, presenting a core category of Cultural Conflict in T2D care, explores the influences of HP's interactions and delivery of care for South Asian patients. This analysis is informed by four categories: (1) Patient Comparisons: South Asian vs White; (2) Recognising the Heterogeneous Nature of South Asian Patients; (3) Language and Communication; (4) HPs' Training and Experience. CONCLUSIONS The findings consider how the role of social comparison, social norms, and diminished responsibility in patient self-management behaviours influence HPs' perceptions, implicit and explicit bias towards the delivery of care for South Asian patients. There was a clear call for further support and training to help HPs recognise the cultural-ethnic needs of their patients.
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- Tasneem Patel
- School of Psychology, Faculty of Health, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK
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- School of Psychology, Faculty of Health, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK
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- School of Psychology, Faculty of Health, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK
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- School of Psychology, Faculty of Health, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK.,Bradford Institute for Health Research, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Bradford, UK
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- Endocrinology and Metabolic Medicine, East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust, Royal Blackburn Hospital, Blackburn, UK
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- School of Psychology, Faculty of Health, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool, UK
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Johnson LCM, Nikhare K, Jaganathan S, Ali MK, Venkat Narayan KM, Prabhakaran D, Tandon N, Singh K. Stakeholder Perspectives regarding the Acceptability and Sustainability of a Multi-component Diabetes Care Strategy in South Asia: a longitudinal qualitative analysis. GLOBAL IMPLEMENTATION RESEARCH AND APPLICATIONS 2022; 2:350-360. [PMID: 37745272 PMCID: PMC10516368 DOI: 10.1007/s43477-022-00060-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2022] [Accepted: 09/29/2022] [Indexed: 09/26/2023]
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- Leslie C. M. Johnson
- Emory School of Medicine, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Emory School of Medicine, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
- Rollins School of Public Health, Hubert Department of Global Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Rollins School of Public Health, Hubert Department of Global Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Public Health Foundation of India, Gurugram, India
- Centre for Chronic Disease Control, New Delhi, India
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- All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Department of Endocrinology & Metabolism, New Delhi, India
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- Public Health Foundation of India, Gurugram, India
- Centre for Chronic Disease Control, New Delhi, India
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Ghisi GLDM, Vanzella LM, Pakosh M, Trani MR, Bilocura I, Bersabal S, Panilagao RK, Aultman C, Oh P. Patient education for people living with diabetes in the Philippines: A scoping review of information needs, diabetes knowledge and effectiveness of educational interventions. Diabetes Metab Syndr 2022; 16:102494. [PMID: 35525194 DOI: 10.1016/j.dsx.2022.102494] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2022] [Revised: 04/11/2022] [Accepted: 04/19/2022] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Despite the growing burden of diabetes in the Philippines, available evidence indicates that its care and control are far from optimal, including patient education. The aim of this scoping review was to synthesize information in the available literature to describe the state of science of patient education for people living with diabetes in the Philippines, specific to educational needs, diabetes knowledge, and effectiveness of educational interventions. METHODS Medline, Embase, Emcare, CINAHL, Pubmed and American Psychological Association PsycInfo were searched from data inception through July 2021. Studies of any methodology (qualitative/quantitative/mixed methods), sample size, and language were eligible for inclusion. RESULTS Of 2021 initial citations, 7 studies were included, with all being quantitative in design and with a median Critical Appraisal Skills Program score of 8/12. Information needs were described by one study and related to self-care abilities. Diabetes knowledge was measured in 6 studies and improved significantly after educational interventions. Overall, studies showed that educational interventions significantly impacted self-efficacy, anthropometric measures, hemoglobin A1c levels, utilization of care and routine programme and attitudes regarding their health. CONCLUSIONS The findings highlight the importance of a comprehensive and culturally appropriate educational intervention for this population. Further research is needed to develop such intervention and assess its effectiveness to change behaviour, such as increasing physical activity.
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- Gabriela Lima de Melo Ghisi
- Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation Program, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada.
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- Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation Program, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada
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- Library & Information Services, University Health Network, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, Toronto, Canada
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- Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit, Chong Hua Hospital, Cebu City, Philippines
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- Section of Endocrinology, Chong Hua Hospital, Cebu City, Philippines
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- Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit, Chong Hua Hospital, Cebu City, Philippines
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- Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation Program, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada
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- Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation Program, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, University Health Network, Toronto, Canada
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Participant-directed intervention tailoring is associated with improvements in glycemic control for South Asian adults with type 2 diabetes. Can J Diabetes 2021; 46:287-293. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcjd.2021.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2021] [Revised: 10/26/2021] [Accepted: 11/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Widayanti AW, Heydon S, Green JA, Norris P. Effectiveness of an intensive community-based intervention for people with type 2 diabetes in Indonesia: A pilot study. Diabetes Res Clin Pract 2021; 181:109087. [PMID: 34637848 DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2021.109087] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2020] [Revised: 09/03/2021] [Accepted: 10/07/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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AIMS This pilot study aimed to assess the acceptability of an intensive community-based intervention, and to get a preliminary estimate of the effect size of the intervention for people with type 2 diabetes in Kupang, Indonesia. METHODS Pilot of a cluster randomised trial involving sixty-seven participants. The participants were recruited from four Primary Health Centres (PHCs), and were allocated into groups (intervention: 36; control: 31) based on the PHCs they were registered in. The 3-month intervention consisted of weekly group activities including physical activity and education. Control was usual care. The outcomes were change in HbA1c, medication adherence, and self-management behaviours. To test our intervention, we used a mixed linear model, with participants nested within cluster/health centre. RESULTS Participants were 60% female, mean age 57, and had diabetes for an average of 4.5 years. Groups did not differ at baseline. Counter to prediction, no effects of the intervention over usual care were observed on the outcomes measured. However, both groups made statistically significant improvements in HbA1c (intervention from 8.3% ± 1.9 to 7.8% ± 1.8; control from 8.4% ± 2.6 to 7.9% ± 2.5). CONCLUSIONS The effect of the intervention did not differ from usual care. However, both groups made improvements in HbA1c outcome, suggesting that the project might have indirectly triggered more intensive care for diabetes patients.
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- Anna Wahyuni Widayanti
- School of Pharmacy, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand; Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand; School of Allied Health and Physical Activity for Health, Health Research Institute (HRI), University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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Sundanese culture-sensitive family nursing model improves behavior in controlling blood sugar in elderly patients with diabetes. ENFERMERIA CLINICA 2021. [PMID: 33849200 DOI: 10.1016/j.enfcli.2020.09.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Diabetes is a chronic disease that has associations with an unhealthy lifestyle. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of a Sudanese culture-sensitive family nursing model on improving family behavior in controlling blood sugar in elderly patients with diabetes. This study used a quasi-experimental design, involving 57 respondents in the intervention group and 57 respondents in the control group of families containing elderly members with diabetes. Samples were taken by multistage cluster sampling, and univariate, bivariate, multivariate statistical analysis was applied. The results showed an increase in mean family behavior and a decrease in mean blood sugar levels after the intervention model, with p-value=0.000. Sundanese culture-sensitive family nursing models can improve family behavior in controlling blood sugar in elderly patients with diabetes and it is recommended as a pattern of a culture-based approach in the treatment of the elderly with diabetes.
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Represas-Carrera F, Couso-Viana S, Méndez-López F, Masluk B, Magallón-Botaya R, Recio-Rodríguez JI, Pombo H, Leiva-Rus A, Gil-Girbau M, Motrico E, Martí-Lluch R, Gude F, Clavería A. Effectiveness of a Multicomponent Intervention in Primary Care That Addresses Patients with Diabetes Mellitus with Two or More Unhealthy Habits, Such as Diet, Physical Activity or Smoking: Multicenter Randomized Cluster Trial (EIRA Study). INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:5788. [PMID: 34071171 PMCID: PMC8198299 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18115788] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2021] [Revised: 05/14/2021] [Accepted: 05/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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Introduction: We evaluated the effectiveness of an individual, group and community intervention to improve the glycemic control of patients with diabetes mellitus aged 45-75 years with two or three unhealthy life habits. As secondary endpoints, we evaluated the inverventions' effectiveness on adhering to Mediterranean diet, physical activity, sedentary lifestyle, smoking and quality of life. Method: A randomized clinical cluster (health centers) trial with two parallel groups in Spain from January 2016 to December 2019 was used. Patients with diabetes mellitus aged 45-75 years with two unhealthy life habits or more (smoking, not adhering to Mediterranean diet or little physical activity) participated. Centers were randomly assigned. The sample size was estimated to be 420 people for the main outcome variable. Educational intervention was done to improve adherence to Mediterranean diet, physical activity and smoking cessation by individual, group and community interventions for 12 months. Controls received the usual health care. The outcome variables were: HbA1c (main), the Mediterranean diet adherence score (MEDAS), the international diet quality index (DQI-I), the international physical activity questionnaire (IPAQ), sedentary lifestyle, smoking ≥1 cigarette/day and the EuroQuol questionnaire (EVA-EuroQol5D5L). Results: In total, 13 control centers (n = 356) and 12 intervention centers (n = 338) were included with similar baseline conditions. An analysis for intention-to-treat was done by applying multilevel mixed models fitted by basal values and the health center: the HbA1c adjusted mean difference = -0.09 (95% CI: -0.29-0.10), the DQI-I adjusted mean difference = 0.25 (95% CI: -0.32-0.82), the MEDAS adjusted mean difference = 0.45 (95% CI: 0.01-0.89), moderate/high physical activity OR = 1.09 (95% CI: 0.64-1.86), not living a sedentary lifestyle OR = 0.97 (95% CI: 0.55-1.73), no smoking OR = 0.61 (95% CI: 0.54-1.06), EVA adjusted mean difference = -1.26 (95% CI: -4.98-2.45). Conclusions: No statistically significant changes were found for either glycemic control or physical activity, sedentary lifestyle, smoking and quality of life. The multicomponent individual, group and community interventions only showed a statistically significant improvement in adhering to Mediterranean diet. Such innovative interventions need further research to demonstrate their effectiveness in patients with poor glycemic control.
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- Francisco Represas-Carrera
- Galicia South Health Research Institute, Hospital Álvaro Cunqueiro, Technical Block, Floor 2, Roal Clara Campoamor nº 341, 36213 Vigo, Spain; (S.C.-V.); (A.C.)
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- Galicia South Health Research Institute, Hospital Álvaro Cunqueiro, Technical Block, Floor 2, Roal Clara Campoamor nº 341, 36213 Vigo, Spain; (S.C.-V.); (A.C.)
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- Aragonese Research Group in Primary Care (GAIAP), Institute of Health Research, Avenue San Juan Bosco, 13, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain; (F.M.-L.); (B.M.); (R.M.-B.)
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- Aragonese Research Group in Primary Care (GAIAP), Institute of Health Research, Avenue San Juan Bosco, 13, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain; (F.M.-L.); (B.M.); (R.M.-B.)
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- Aragonese Research Group in Primary Care (GAIAP), Institute of Health Research, Avenue San Juan Bosco, 13, 50009 Zaragoza, Spain; (F.M.-L.); (B.M.); (R.M.-B.)
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- San Juan Health Centre, Salamanca Primary Care Research Unit (APISAL), Institute of Biomedical Research of Salamanca (IBSAL), Department of Nursing and Physiotherapy (University of Salamanca), Avenue Portugal 83, 2 Floor, 37005 Salamanca, Spain;
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- Ezkerraldea-Enkarterri-Cruces Integrated Health Organisation, Biocruces Bizkaia Health Research Institute Innovation Unit, Plaza de Cruces s/n, 48903 Barakaldo, Spain;
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- Balearic Islands Health Research Institute (IdISBa), Highway Valldemosa 79, 07120 Palma, Spain;
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- Research Group in Health Technology Assessment in Primary Care and Mental Health (PRISMA), Research and Development Unit, Institut de Recerca Sant Joan de Déu, Parc Sanitari Sant Joan de Déu, Street Dr. Antoni Pujadas, 42, 08830 Sant Boi de Llobregat, Spain;
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- Psychology Department, Universidad Loyola Andalucía, Avenue of the Universities, s/n, 41704 Dos Hermanas, Spain;
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- Girona Research Support Unit, Jordi Gol i Gurina University Institute for Research in Primary Health Care Foundation (IDIAPJGol), Street Maluquer Salvador 11, 17002 Girona, Spain;
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- Clinical Epidemiology Unit, Research Methods Group, Santiago Institute of Sanitary Research (IDIS), Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago, Travesía da Choupana, s/n, 157056 Santiago de Compostela, Spain;
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- Galicia South Health Research Institute, Hospital Álvaro Cunqueiro, Technical Block, Floor 2, Roal Clara Campoamor nº 341, 36213 Vigo, Spain; (S.C.-V.); (A.C.)
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Krishnakumar A, Verma R, Chawla R, Sosale A, Saboo B, Joshi S, Shaikh M, Shah A, Kolwankar S, Mattoo V. Evaluating Glycemic Control in Patients of South Asian Origin With Type 2 Diabetes Using a Digital Therapeutic Platform: Analysis of Real-World Data. J Med Internet Res 2021; 23:e17908. [PMID: 33764306 PMCID: PMC8074838 DOI: 10.2196/17908] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2020] [Revised: 09/25/2020] [Accepted: 01/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022] Open
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Background Digital therapeutics are evidence-based therapeutic interventions driven by high-quality software programs for the treatment, prevention, or management of a medical disorder or disease. Many studies in the western population have shown the effectiveness of mobile app–based digital therapeutics for improving glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). However, few studies have assessed similar outcomes in the South Asian population. Objective This study aims to investigate the real-world effectiveness of the Wellthy CARE digital therapeutic for improving glycemic control among the South Asian population of Indian origin. Methods We analyzed deidentified data from 102 patients with T2D from India enrolled in a 16-week structured self-management program delivered using the Wellthy CARE mobile app. Patients recorded their meals, weight, physical activity, and blood sugar in the app, and they received lessons on self-care behaviors (healthy eating, being active, monitoring, medication adherence, problem solving, healthy coping, and reducing risks); feedback provided by an artificial intelligence–powered chatbot; and periodic interactions with certified diabetes educators via voice calls and chats. The primary outcome of the program was a change in glycated hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c). Secondary outcomes included the difference between preintervention and postintervention fasting blood glucose (FBG) and postprandial blood glucose (PPBG) levels; changes in BMI and weight at the completion of 16 weeks; and the association between program engagement and the changes in HbA1c, FBG, and PPBG levels. Results At the end of 16 weeks, the average change in HbA1c was –0.49% (n=102; 95% CI −0.73 to 0.25; P<.001). Of all the patients, 63.7% (65/102) had improved HbA1c levels, with a mean change of −1.16% (n=65; 95% CI −1.40 to −0.92; P<.001). The mean preintervention and postintervention FBG levels were 145 mg/dL (n=51; 95% CI 135-155) and 134 mg/dL (n=51; 95% CI 122-146; P=.02) and PPBG levels were 188 mg/dL (n=51; 95% CI 172-203) and 166 mg/dL (n=51; 95% CI 153-180; P=.03), respectively. The mean changes in BMI and weight were –0.47 kg/m2 (n=59; 95% CI −0.22 to −0.71; P<.001) and –1.32 kg (n=59; 95% CI −0.63 to −2.01; P<.001), respectively. There was a stepwise decrease in HbA1c, FBG, and PPBG levels as the program engagement increased. Patients in the highest tertile of program engagement had a significantly higher reduction in HbA1c (−0.84% vs −0.06%; P=.02), FBG (−21.4 mg/dL vs −0.18 mg/dL; P=.02), and PPBG levels (−22.03 mg/dL vs 2.35 mg/dL; P=.002) than those in the lowest tertile. Conclusions The use of the Wellthy CARE digital therapeutic for patients with T2D showed a significant reduction in the levels of HbA1c, FBG, and PPBG after 16 weeks. A higher level of participation showed improved glycemic control, suggesting the potential of the Wellthy CARE platform for better management of the disease.
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- Department of Diabetology, North Delhi Diabetes Centre, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Diabetology, Diacon Hospital, Bengaluru, India
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- Department of Diabetology, Dia Care-Diabetes Care and Hormone Clinic, Ahmedabad, India
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Patel T, Umeh K, Poole H, Vaja I, Newson L. Cultural Identity Conflict Informs Engagement with Self-Management Behaviours for South Asian Patients Living with Type-2 Diabetes: A Critical Interpretative Synthesis of Qualitative Research Studies. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:2641. [PMID: 33807965 PMCID: PMC7967381 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18052641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2021] [Revised: 03/01/2021] [Accepted: 03/03/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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The prevalence of type-2 diabetes (T2D) is increasing, particularly among South Asian (SA) communities. Previous research has highlighted the heterogeneous nature of SA ethnicity and the need to consider culture in SA patients' self-management of T2D. We conducted a critical interpretative synthesis (CIS) which aimed to a) develop a new and comprehensive insight into the psychology which underpins SA patients' T2D self-management behaviours and b) present a conceptual model to inform future T2D interventions. A systematic search of the literature retrieved 19 articles, including 536 participants. These were reviewed using established CIS procedures. Analysis identified seven constructs, from which an overarching synthesizing argument 'Cultural Conflict' was derived. Our findings suggest that patients reconstruct knowledge to manage their psychological, behavioural, and cultural conflicts, impacting decisional conflicts associated with T2D self-management and health professional advice (un)consciously. Those unable to resolve this conflict were more likely to default towards cultural identity, continue to align with cultural preferences rather than health professional guidance, and reduce engagement with self-management. Our synthesis and supporting model promote novel ideas for self-management of T2D care for SA patients. Specifically, health professionals should be trained and supported to explore and mitigate negative health beliefs to enable patients to manage social-cultural influences that impact their self-management behaviours.
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- Tasneem Patel
- Department of Primary Care and Mental Health, Institute of Population Health, University of Liverpool, Liverpool L69 3BX, UK;
- Faculty of Health, School of Psychology, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool L3 3AF, UK; (K.U.); (H.P.); (I.V.)
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- Faculty of Health, School of Psychology, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool L3 3AF, UK; (K.U.); (H.P.); (I.V.)
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- Faculty of Health, School of Psychology, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool L3 3AF, UK; (K.U.); (H.P.); (I.V.)
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- Faculty of Health, School of Psychology, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool L3 3AF, UK; (K.U.); (H.P.); (I.V.)
- NHS Bradford Teaching Hospital, Bradford BD9 6RJ, UK
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- Faculty of Health, School of Psychology, Liverpool John Moores University, Liverpool L3 3AF, UK; (K.U.); (H.P.); (I.V.)
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Makowsky MJ, Jones CA, Davachi S. Prevalence and Predictors of Health-Related Internet and Digital Device Use in a Sample of South Asian Adults in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada: Results From a 2014 Community-Based Survey. JMIR Public Health Surveill 2021; 7:e20671. [PMID: 33416506 PMCID: PMC7822722 DOI: 10.2196/20671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2020] [Revised: 07/20/2020] [Accepted: 10/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Background South Asian Canadians are at high risk of developing cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Consumer-oriented health information technology may help mitigate lifestyle risk factors and improve chronic disease self-management. Objective This study aims to explore the prevalence, patterns, and predictors of the use of the internet, digital devices, and apps for health purposes as well as preferences for future use of eHealth support in South Asian Canadians. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional, mixed-mode survey in a convenience sample of 831 South Asian adults recruited at faith-based gathering places, health care settings, and community events in Edmonton, Alberta, in 2014. The 706 responders (mean age 47.1, SD 17.6 years; n=356, 50.4% female; n=509, 72.1% Sikh) who provided complete sociodemographic information were included in the analysis, and the denominators varied based on the completeness of responses to each question. Multivariate logistic regression was used to determine sociodemographic and health status predictors of internet use, being a web-based health information seeker, smartphone or tablet ownership, health app use, and willingness to use various modes of eHealth support. Results Of all respondents, 74.6% (527/706) were internet users and 47.8% (336/703) were web-based health information seekers. In addition, 74.9% (527/704) of respondents owned a smartphone or tablet and 30.7% (159/518) of these had a health and fitness app. Most internet users (441/527, 83.7%) expressed interest in using ≥1 mode of eHealth support. Older age, being female, having less than high school education, preferring written health information in languages other than English, and lacking confidence in completing medical forms predicted lack of internet use. Among internet users, factors that predicted web-based health information seeking were being female, use of the internet several times per day, being confident in completing medical forms, and preferring health information in English. Predictors of not owning a smartphone or tablet were being older, preferring health information in languages other than English, having less than high school education, living in Canada for <5 years, having a chronic health condition, and having diabetes. Increasing age was associated with lower odds of having a health app. Preferring health information in languages other than English consistently predicted lower interest in all modes of eHealth support. Conclusions eHealth-based chronic disease prevention and management interventions are feasible for South Asian adults, but digital divides exist according to language preference, education, age, sex, confidence in completing medical forms, and number of years lived in Canada. Community-based, culturally tailored strategies targeting these factors are required to address existing divides and increase the uptake of credible web-based and app-based resources for health purposes.
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- Mark J Makowsky
- Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Faculty of Medicine, Southern Medical Program, University of British Columbia Okanagan Campus, Kelowna, BC, Canada
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- Primary Health Care, Alberta Health Services, Calgary, AB, Canada
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Chattopadhyay K, Mishra P, Manjunath NK, Harris T, Hamer M, Greenfield SM, Wang H, Singh K, Lewis SA, Tandon N, Kinra S, Prabhakaran D. Development of a Yoga Program for Type-2 Diabetes Prevention (YOGA-DP) Among High-Risk People in India. Front Public Health 2020; 8:548674. [PMID: 33313032 PMCID: PMC7706999 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2020.548674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2020] [Accepted: 10/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Introduction: Many Indians are at high-risk of type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Yoga is an ancient Indian mind-body discipline, that has been associated with improved glucose levels and can help to prevent T2DM. The study aimed to systematically develop a Yoga program for T2DM prevention (YOGA-DP) among high-risk people in India using a complex intervention development approach. Materials and Methods: As part of the intervention, we developed a booklet and a high-definition video for participants and a manual for YOGA-DP instructors. A systematic iterative process was followed to develop the intervention and included five steps: (i) a systematic review of the literature to generate a list of Yogic practices that improves blood glucose levels among adults at high-risk of or with T2DM, (ii) validation of identified Yogic practices by Yoga experts, (iii) development of the intervention, (iv) consultation with Yoga, exercise, physical activity, diet, behavior change, and/or diabetes experts about the intervention, and (v) pretest the intervention among Yoga practitioners and lay people (those at risk of T2DM and had not practiced Yoga before) in India. Results: YOGA-DP is a structured lifestyle education and exercise program, provided over a period of 24 weeks. The exercise part is based on Yoga and includes Shithilikarana Vyayama (loosening exercises), Surya Namaskar (sun salutation exercises), Asana (Yogic poses), Pranayama (breathing practices), and Dhyana (meditation) and relaxation practices. Once participants complete the program, they are strongly encouraged to maintain a healthy lifestyle in the long-term. Conclusions: We systematically developed a novel Yoga program for T2DM prevention (YOGA-DP) among high-risk people in India. A multi-center feasibility randomized controlled trial is in progress in India.
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- Kaushik Chattopadhyay
- Division of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom
- The Nottingham Centre for Evidence-Based Healthcare: A Joanna Briggs Institute Centre of Excellence, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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- Population Health Research Institute, St. George's University of London, London, United Kingdom
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- Division of Surgery and Interventional Science, Institute Sport Exercise and Health, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Division of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom
- The Nottingham Centre for Evidence-Based Healthcare: A Joanna Briggs Institute Centre of Excellence, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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- Centre for Chronic Disease Control, New Delhi, India
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- Division of Epidemiology and Public Health, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, United Kingdom
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- Department of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India
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- London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, London, United Kingdom
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Arumugam G, Nagarathna R, Majumdar V, Singh M, Srinivasalu R, Sanjival R, Ram VS, Nagendra HR. Yoga-based lifestyle treatment and composite treatment goals in Type 2 Diabetes in a rural South Indian setup- a retrospective study. Sci Rep 2020; 10:6402. [PMID: 32286379 PMCID: PMC7156497 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-63133-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/04/2019] [Accepted: 03/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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This multicentre retrospective study examined the effects of adjunct yoga-treatment in achieving composite cardiovascular goals for type 2 diabetes (T2D), set forth by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) in rural Indian settings. Records were extracted for 146 T2D patients, aged ≥20–70 years, and treated under the “Apollo Total Health Programme” for rural diabetes management, for the period April 2016 to November 2016. The study cohort comprised of two treatment groups (n = 73 each); non-yoga group (standard of care) and yoga group (adjunct yoga-treatment). Propensity score matching was applied between the study groups to define the cohort. Composite cardiovascular scores were based on the combination of individual ADA goals; A1c < 7%, blood pressure (BP) < 140/90 mmHg, stringent BP (<130/80 mmHg) and lipid, LDL-C < 100 mg/dl [risk factor for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease]. Logistic regression was used to compare between the two treatment groups. Compared to standard of care, adjunct yoga-treatment was found to significantly facilitate the attainment of ADA composite score by 8-fold; A1c, ~2-fold; LDL-C, ~2-fold; BP < 140/90 mmHg and <130/80 mmHg by ~8-and ~6-fold respectively. This study provides the first evidence for significant efficacy of adjunct yoga-treatment for the attainment of favourable treatment goals for T2D in rural Indian settings. Clinical Trial Registration Number: CTRI/2020/02/0232790
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- Geetharani Arumugam
- Division of Life sciences, Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsathana, Bengaluru, 560106, Karnataka, India
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- Division of Life sciences, Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsathana, Bengaluru, 560106, Karnataka, India
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- Division of Life sciences, Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsathana, Bengaluru, 560106, Karnataka, India.
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- Health Programme-Apollo Hospitals Ardhagiri road, Aragonda village, Tavanampalle mandal, Chittoor district, 517129, Andhrapradesh, India
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- Health Programme-Apollo Hospitals Ardhagiri road, Aragonda village, Tavanampalle mandal, Chittoor district, 517129, Andhrapradesh, India
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- Health Programme-Apollo Hospitals Ardhagiri road, Aragonda village, Tavanampalle mandal, Chittoor district, 517129, Andhrapradesh, India
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Persaud-Lachhman M, Andall-Brereton G, Jaacks LM. Improving management of type 2 diabetes, hypertension and dyslipidaemia in the Caribbean: a systematic review of intervention studies. Trop Med Int Health 2019; 25:159-171. [PMID: 31733163 DOI: 10.1111/tmi.13347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate published interventions aimed at improving the management of type 2 diabetes, hypertension and dyslipidaemia in the Caribbean. METHODS We conducted a systematic review of four databases in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. Inclusion criteria were conducted in the Caribbean among adults ≥ 18 years who had type 2 diabetes, hypertension or dyslipidaemia; controlled trials, interventions, or comparative studies with pre-post designs and reported on at least one of the clinical outcomes of interest. RESULTS Seventeen studies met the criteria for inclusion. The majority were conducted in Cuba and Trinidad and Tobago, and 35% were conducted over 10 years ago. Samples were small and largely consisted of older adult females and patients with type 2 diabetes. Four of eight (50%) studies that reported on HbA1c, 5 of 12 (42%) that reported on blood pressure and 2 of 7 (29%) that reported on body mass index observed significant improvements. Study heterogeneity precluded our ability to conduct a meta-analysis. The overall quality of evidence based on GRADE criteria was low for all outcomes assessed. CONCLUSION There is insufficient evidence on interventions to address type 2 diabetes, hypertension and dyslipidaemia in the Caribbean.
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- Marissa Persaud-Lachhman
- Department of Global Health and Population, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Global Health and Population, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA
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Nasution A, Dalimunthe A, Khairunnisa K. Pharmacists Intervention Reduced Drug-Related Problems in the Treatment of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Open Access Maced J Med Sci 2019; 7:3856-3860. [PMID: 32127991 PMCID: PMC7048351 DOI: 10.3889/oamjms.2019.519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2019] [Revised: 10/17/2019] [Accepted: 10/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND: Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) remains as a global public health problem, including Indonesia due to its continuous increasing prevalence. AIM: To analyze the impact of pharmacist intervention on drug-related problems (DRPs) occurred in the management of patients with T2DM admitted to Tebing Tinggi Hospital (TTH), Indonesia, period March through August 2018. METHODS: This six-month retrospective prospective cohort study evaluated the impact of pharmacist intervention on the occurrence of DRPs in the management of patients with T2DM (n = 45) insured by Social Security Organizing Body in TTH, North Sumatera, Indonesia. The inclusion criteria were T2DM patients with age ≥ 18 years and under treatment of antidiabetic drugs. A questionnaire was used to assess the characteristics of the patients and antidiabetic drugs provided. The incidence of DRPs in groups with usual care for the previous three-month and with pharmacist interventions for the next three-month admissions were analyzed using Pharmaceutical Care Network Europe (PCNE) DRP classification system version 8.01 that consists of 3 primary domains for problems, 8 primary domains for causes, and 5 primary domains (PCNE, 2017) and trustable literatures. The obtained data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and paired t test in the program of Statistical Package for the Social Sciences version 19 (p < 0.05 was considered significant). RESULTS: Most (66.7%) of the patients were female. Their mean age was 61.96 ± 6.45 (years). The three most widely provided drugs were metformin, glimepirid, and gliclazide. Total incidence of DRPs in groups with: usual care, 128; intervention, 39. There was a significant difference between the incidence of DRPs in groups with usual care and intervention, p ≤ 0.001. CONCLUSION: Pharmacist intervention reduced the incidence of DRPs in the management of T2DM patients.
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- Azizah Nasution
- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty Pharmacy, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan 20155, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty Pharmacy, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan 20155, Indonesia
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- Department of Pharmacology, Faculty Pharmacy, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan 20155, Indonesia
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Adam UU, Melgies M, Kadir S, Henriksen L, Lynch D. Coeliac disease in Caucasian and South Asian patients in the North West of England. J Hum Nutr Diet 2019; 32:525-530. [PMID: 30891843 DOI: 10.1111/jhn.12622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Coeliac disease is an autoimmune enteropathy characterised by mucosal inflammation subsequent to gluten exposure, leading to malabsorption. Treatment is strict dietary control, relying on the patient's ability to maintain lifestyle modifications. The present study aimed to compare clinical presentation and adherence to a gluten-free diet between South Asian and Caucasian patients with coeliac disease in East Lancashire METHODS: In total, 33 South Asian and 113 Caucasian adult patients diagnosed with coeliac disease under the care of the Dietetics Department at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust were selected using a convenience sampling method and then allocated to the South Asian or Caucasian group. A subjective assessment of dietetic notes from follow-up visits within 1 year of the first appointment was undertaken by two investigators who subsequently allocated the patients to one of the three categories: (i) fully-adherent; (ii) partly-adherent; and (iii) non-adherent. Presenting complaint, vitamin D, vitamin B12 , folate and ferritin levels were also compared. RESULTS There was a significant difference in adherence to gluten-free diet between the groups, with a larger proportion of Caucasian patients being fully adherent to gluten-free diet compared to South Asian patients (64.6% versus 12.1%, P < 0.001). In addition, a significantly higher proportion of South Asian patients were vitamin D deficient compared with Caucasian patients (70.8% versus 32.8%, P = 0.002). CONCLUSIONS The rates of strict adherence to gluten-free diet and vitamin D levels were significantly lower in South Asian patients with coeliac disease compared to the Caucasian coeliac population. Further studies are required to investigate the causes and improve adherence in the South Asian population.
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- U U Adam
- Gastroenterology Department, Royal Blackburn Hospital, Blackburn, UK
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- Gastroenterology Department, Royal Blackburn Hospital, Blackburn, UK
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- Gastroenterology Department, Royal Blackburn Hospital, Blackburn, UK
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- Dietetics Department, Royal Blackburn Hospital, Blackburn, UK
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- Gastroenterology Department, Royal Blackburn Hospital, Blackburn, UK
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Hussain N, Said ASA. Mindfulness-Based Meditation Versus Progressive Relaxation Meditation: Impact on Chronic Pain in Older Female Patients With Diabetic Neuropathy. J Evid Based Integr Med 2019; 24:2515690X19876599. [PMID: 31544476 PMCID: PMC6757487 DOI: 10.1177/2515690x19876599] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2019] [Revised: 08/12/2019] [Accepted: 08/25/2019] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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Chronic pain, the most common complication of diabetes, is treated with medication often to no avail. Our study aimed to compare the use of mindfulness meditation and progressive relaxation to reduce chronic pain in older females with diabetes. Methods The 105 study participants were divided randomly into 3 groups: Group MM (mindfulness meditation), Group CM (control meditation), and Group PM (progressive relaxation meditation). Assessment of analgesic effectiveness required changes in average daily pain Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) modified for painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy and Patient Global Impression of Change using descriptive statistics, Student's t test, and analysis of variance where applicable. Results Both Groups MM and PM experienced significant (P < .05) reduction in average daily pain in last 24 hours at study end compared to baseline (28.7% and 39.7%, respectively). Group MM had more significant (P < .01) reduction of pain compared to control, a score of 5.2 ± 1.2 dropped to 3.0 ± 1.1 by week 12 of treatment. Groups MM and PM showed significant improvement in patients' impression at study end, 75 ± 5.1% (n = 36) and 61 ± 6.5% (n = 32), respectively. In Group MM, patient satisfaction scores increased significantly (P < .05) to 3.8 ± 1.9 by week 12. Conclusion Integrative therapies such as mindfulness meditation can be part of a comprehensive pain management plan. Benefits include reduction of pain-related medication consumption, better treatment outcomes, improvement in comorbid conditions such as anxiety and depression as well as no risk of addiction or abuse.
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- Nadia Hussain
- Al Ain University of Science and Technology, Abu Dhabi, UAE
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Chen S, Hou X, Sun Y, Hu G, Zhou X, Xue H, Chen P, Wu J, Bao Y, Jia W. A seven-year study on an integrated hospital-community diabetes management program in Chinese patients with diabetes. Prim Care Diabetes 2018; 12:231-237. [PMID: 29396207 DOI: 10.1016/j.pcd.2017.12.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2017] [Revised: 11/21/2017] [Accepted: 12/27/2017] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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AIMS To assess whether an integrated hospital-community diabetes management program could improve major cardiovascular risk factor control among patients with diabetes in real-world clinical settings. METHODS 985 adults with diabetes in the Shanghai Taopu community health service center were enrolled at baseline and 907 subjects completed the follow-up. The follow-up levels of the metabolic profiles were assessed by their averages during the follow up period. RESULTS After a mean 7-year follow-up period, heamoglobin A1c, systolic and diastolic blood pressure levels decreased by 0.6%, 5.7mmHg, and 1.5mmHg, respectively (all P<0.001). There was a non-significant difference in low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, while high-density lipoprotein cholesterol increased 1.9mg/dL and triglycerides decreased 28.3mg/dL, respectively (all P<0.001). The percentage of patients with diabetes who met any one of three Chinese Diabetes Society goals (heamoglobin A1c <7.0%, blood pressure <140/80mmHg, and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol <100mg/dL) increased from 58.2% to 70.1%. The chronic diabetes complication screening rates (diabetic retinopathy, diabetic neuropathy, diabetic nephropathy) have significantly increased, from almost zero to 12-78%. CONCLUSIONS This long-term program has increased the proportions of attaining major cardiovascular risk factors control goals and diabetic chronic complication screening rates among patients with diabetes.
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- Siyu Chen
- Shanghai Diabetes Institute, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Diabetes Mellitus, Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Clinical Center for Diabetes, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Diabetes Institute, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Diabetes Mellitus, Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Clinical Center for Diabetes, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China; Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Baton Rouge, LA, USA
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- Computer Center, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Pennington Biomedical Research Center, Baton Rouge, LA, USA
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- Shanghai Putuo District Taopu Community Health Service Center, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Putuo District Taopu Community Health Service Center, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Diabetes Institute, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Diabetes Mellitus, Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Clinical Center for Diabetes, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Diabetes Institute, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Diabetes Mellitus, Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Clinical Center for Diabetes, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Diabetes Institute, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Diabetes Mellitus, Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Clinical Center for Diabetes, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Diabetes Institute, Shanghai Key Laboratory of Diabetes Mellitus, Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Shanghai Clinical Center for Diabetes, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People's Hospital, Shanghai, China.
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Is YouTube Useful as a Source of Health Information for Adults With Type 2 Diabetes? A South Asian Perspective. Can J Diabetes 2017; 42:395-403.e4. [PMID: 29282200 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcjd.2017.10.056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2017] [Revised: 10/10/2017] [Accepted: 10/18/2017] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To investigate the content, quality and popularity of information about type 2 diabetes available on YouTube. METHODS We searched YouTube with the terms Diabetes, Diabetes type 2, Diabetes South Asians, Diabetes Punjabi and Diabetes Hindi to identify videos concerning type 2 diabetes. A team of health-care providers independently classified the first 20 videos from each search as useful, misleading, or personal experience, rated them on a 5-point global quality scale (GQS) and categorized their content on a 26-point scale in duplicate. Useful videos were rated for reliability by using a 5-point modified DISCERN scale. Higher scores represent better quality, reliability and comprehensiveness. RESULTS Of 100 videos, 71 met the inclusion criteria; 45 (63.4%) were rated as useful (median GQS, 3; interquartile range [IQR], 2 to 4); and 23 (32.4%) were deemed misleading (median GQS, 1; IQR, 1 to 2). Median reliability and content scores for useful videos were 3 (IQR, 2 to 3) and 5 (IQR, 3 to 10), respectively, and 6 videos met ≥ 4 of 5 reliability criteria. Overall, misleading videos were more popular than useful videos (median, 233 views/day; IQR, 26 to 523; vs. 8.3 views/day; IQR, 0.4 to 134.6; p<0.01). Culturally tailored videos were just as likely to be misleading and had similar GQS scores in comparison to nonculturally tailored videos (32.1% vs. 32.6% and 3 vs. 3, respectively). CONCLUSIONS The quality of identified videos concerning type 2 diabetes was variable, and misleading videos were popular. Further creation and curation of high-quality video resources is required.
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Albalawi H, Coulter E, Ghouri N, Paul L. The effectiveness of structured exercise in the south Asian population with type 2 diabetes: a systematic review. PHYSICIAN SPORTSMED 2017; 45:408-417. [PMID: 28971713 DOI: 10.1080/00913847.2017.1387022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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The impact of exercise interventions on south Asians with type 2 diabetes (T2DM), who have a higher T2DM incidence rate compared to other ethnic groups, is inconclusive. This study aimed to systematically review the effect of exercise interventions in south Asians with T2DM. Five electronic databases were searched up to April 2017 for controlled trials investigating the impact of exercise interventions on south Asian adults with T2DM. The PEDro scale was used to assess the quality of the included studies. Eighteen trials examining the effect of aerobic, resistance, balance or combined exercise programs met the eligibility criteria. All types of exercise were associated with improvements in glycemic control, blood pressure, waist circumference, blood lipids, muscle strength, functional mobility, quality of life or neuropathy progression. The majority of included studies were of poor methodological quality. Few studies compared different types or dose of exercise. In conclusion, this review supports the benefits of exercise for south Asians with T2DM, although it was not possible to identify the most effective exercise prescription. Further studies of good methodological quality are required to determine the most effective dosage and type of exercise to manage T2DM in this population.
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- Hani Albalawi
- a School of Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing , University of Glasgow , Glasgow , UK.,b College of Applied Medical Sciences , University of Tabuk , Tabuk , KSA
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- c School of Health Sciences , Queen Margaret University , Edinburgh , UK
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- d Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences , University of Glasgow , Glasgow , UK
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- e School of Health and Life Sciences , Glasgow Caledonian University , Glasgow , UK
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Gomes LC, Coelho ACM, Gomides DDS, Foss-Freitas MC, Foss MC, Pace AE. Contribution of family social support to the metabolic control of people with diabetes mellitus: A randomized controlled clinical trial. Appl Nurs Res 2017; 36:68-76. [PMID: 28720242 DOI: 10.1016/j.apnr.2017.05.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2016] [Revised: 04/11/2017] [Accepted: 05/25/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
Abstract
AIM This randomized controlled clinical trial aimed to evaluate the contribution of family social support to the clinical/metabolic control of people with type 2 diabetes mellitus. BACKGROUND Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that requires continuous care in order for individuals to reach glycemic control, the primordial goal of treatment. Family social support is essential to the development of care skills and their maintenance. However, there are few studies that investigate the contribution of family social support to diabetes control. METHODS The study was developed between June 2011 and May 2013, and included 164 people who were randomized using simple randomization. The intervention group differed from the control group in that it included a family caregiver, who was recognized by the patient as a source of social support. The educational interventions received by people with diabetes mellitus were used as the basis of the education provided through telephone calls to patients' family members and caregivers, and their purpose was to encourage dialogue between the patients and their relatives about the topics related to diabetes. RESULTS Regarding the clinical impact, the results showed that there was a greater reduction in blood pressure and glycated hemoglobin in the intervention group than in the control group, showing a positive effect on the control of the disease. CONCLUSIONS Families should be incorporated into the care of people with diabetes mellitus and especially in health care programs, in particular those that can promote different forms of social support to strengthen the bond between family members.
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Affiliation(s)
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- Department of Medical Clinics of the School of Medicine, Ribeirão Preto/USP, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Department of Medical Clinics of the School of Medicine, Ribeirão Preto/USP, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Department of General Nursing and Specialist at EERP/USP, Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil.
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