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McVoy M, Hardin H, Fulchiero E, Caforio K, Briggs F, Neudecker M, Sajatovic M. Mental health comorbidity and youth onset type 2 diabetes: A systematic review of the literature. Int J Psychiatry Med 2023; 58:37-55. [PMID: 35026126 DOI: 10.1177/00912174211067335] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a burgeoning epidemic in children and adolescents. Adult T2D doubles the risk of depression and mental health comorbidity, makes it more difficult to make the lifestyle, medication adherence and health behavior changes needed to optimize outcomes. There is limited research on the impact of depression and depressive symptoms on youth T2D. METHODS A search of the literature in the last 10 years regarding youth with depression and T2D was conducted. Abstracts were screened by 2 randomly assigned authors for inclusion, and disagreement was resolved by a third author. Selected full-text articles were divided among all authors for review. RESULTS 13 publications from 8 studies (N=2244, age 6-17) were included. 6 of 13 publications utilized Treatment Options for Type 2 Diabetes in Youth (TODAY) study data. While studies included evaluation of depressive symptoms, most did not formally assess for major depressive disorder (MDD) and excluded participants with a previous diagnosis of MDD. Depressive symptoms were common in this population and were associated with negative T2D outcomes. CONCLUSIONS While there is a growing body of adult literature highlighting the extensive relationship between T2D and mental health, there is a dearth of data in youth. Future studies are needed that include, 1.) youth with diagnosed MDD, 2.) treatment studies of both T2D and MDD, 3.) larger, more racially diverse samples of youth with T2D, and 4.) studies that evaluate the impact of social determinants of health, including mental health comorbidity on outcomes of T2D.
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- Molly McVoy
- Department of Psychiatry, 24575University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, USA.,12304Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH, USA.,Neurological and Behavioral Outcomes Center, 24575University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, USA.,Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, 15735Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, 24575University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- 2546Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Neurological and Behavioral Outcomes Center, 24575University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, USA.,Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, 159284Rainbow Babies and Children's Hospital, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Psychiatry, 24575University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, USA.,Neurological and Behavioral Outcomes Center, 24575University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, USA.,Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Cleveland, OH, USA.,Department of Neurology, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland, OH, USA
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Cioana M, Deng J, Nadarajah A, Hou M, Qiu Y, Chen SSJ, Rivas A, Banfield L, Toor PP, Zhou F, Guven A, Alfaraidi H, Alotaibi A, Thabane L, Samaan MC. The Prevalence of Obesity Among Children With Type 2 Diabetes: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. JAMA Netw Open 2022; 5:e2247186. [PMID: 36520430 PMCID: PMC9856349 DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.47186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2022] [Accepted: 10/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Importance The childhood obesity epidemic is presumed to drive pediatric type 2 diabetes (T2D); however, the global scale of obesity in children with T2D is unknown. Objectives To evaluate the global prevalence of obesity in pediatric T2D, examine the association of sex and race with obesity risk, and assess the association of obesity with glycemic control and dyslipidemia. Data Sources MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science were searched from database inception to June 16, 2022. Study Selection Observational studies with at least 10 participants reporting the prevalence of obesity in patients with pediatric T2D were included. Data Extraction and Synthesis Following the Meta-analysis of Observational Studies in Epidemiology reporting guideline, 2 independent reviewers in teams performed data extraction and risk of bias and level of evidence analyses. The meta-analysis was conducted using a random-effects model. Main Outcomes and Measures The primary outcomes included the pooled prevalence rates of obesity in children with T2D. The secondary outcomes assessed pooled prevalence rates by sex and race and associations between obesity and glycemic control and dyslipidemia. Results Of 57 articles included in the systematic review, 53 articles, with 8942 participants, were included in the meta-analysis. The overall prevalence of obesity among pediatric patients with T2D was 75.27% (95% CI, 70.47%-79.78%), and the prevalence of obesity at diabetes diagnosis among 4688 participants was 77.24% (95% CI, 70.55%-83.34%). While male participants had higher odds of obesity than female participants (odds ratio, 2.10; 95% CI, 1.33-3.31), Asian participants had the lowest prevalence of obesity (64.50%; 95% CI, 53.28%-74.99%), and White participants had the highest prevalence of obesity (89.86%; 95% CI, 71.50%-99.74%) compared with other racial groups. High heterogeneity across studies and varying degrees of glycemic control and dyslipidemia were noted. Conclusions and Relevance The findings of this systematic review and meta-analysis suggest that obesity is not a universal phenotype in children with T2D. Further studies are needed to consider the role of obesity and other mechanisms in diabetes genesis in this population.
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- Milena Cioana
- Department of Pediatrics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, McMaster Children’s Hospital, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, McMaster Children’s Hospital, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, McMaster Children’s Hospital, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, McMaster Children’s Hospital, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, McMaster Children’s Hospital, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Michael G. De Groote School of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, McMaster Children’s Hospital, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, McMaster Children’s Hospital, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Michael G. De Groote School of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Health Sciences Library, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, McMaster Children’s Hospital, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, McMaster Children’s Hospital, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Health Science University, Zeynep Kamil Maternity and Children Hospital, Pediatric Endocrinology Clinic, Istanbul, Turkey
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- College of Medicine, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Division of Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, Ministry of the National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz University Hospital, Princess Noura University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Anesthesia, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Centre for Evaluation of Medicines, St Joseph’s Healthcare, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Biostatistics Unit, St Joseph’s Healthcare, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, McMaster Children’s Hospital, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Michael G. De Groote School of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence and Impact, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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Gómez-Rivera D, Cumba-Avilés E. Comorbid Chronic Physical Illnesses in Type 1 Diabetes Adolescents: Personal, Caregiver, and Family Functioning. SALUD Y CONDUCTA HUMANA 2021; 8:66-81. [PMID: 35855399 PMCID: PMC9291632] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Having diabetes and comorbid chronic physical illnesses (CCPIs) suggests a higher risk for depression and lower health-related quality of life and treatment adherence. Caring for these patients is often overwhelming. Although CCPIs affect youths with type 1 diabetes (T1D), no study has examined the psychosocial or health-related impact of CCPIs in this population. We examined individual, caregiver, and family functioning differences among T1D adolescents with (G1; n = 25) and without (G2; n = 26) CCPIs. Participants were 51 youth (aged 12-17 years) enrolled in a depression treatment study. We administered diagnostic interviews and rating scales to assess each domain of interest. Using MANOVA, followed by individual univariate analyses, and Chi-square tests, we compared groups in continuous and categorical variables, respectively. MANOVA results were significant, F(4, 46) = 2.62, p = .047. Participants from G1 obtained lower global functioning scores compared to G2. Caregivers whose offspring had CCPIs were more depressed and reported higher burden but lower family functioning scores than their counterparts did. A higher percent of youths with CCPIs needed reminders about insulin use and met the criteria for major depression, but a lower proportion had access to insulin pumps. Taking care of youths from G1 was associated with a lifetime history of depressive disorder or suicidality. Our findings support the existence of individual, caregiver, and family functioning differences between T1D adolescents with vs. without CCPIs. Psychosocial interventions should consider the incremental burden that CCPIs may pose over these youth and their families.
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- Institute for Psychological Research, University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras Campus
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Tran Kien N, Phuong Hoa N, Minh Duc D, Wens J. Health-related quality of life and associated factors among patients with type II diabetes mellitus: A study in the family medicine center (FMC) of Agricultural General Hospital in Hanoi, Vietnam. Health Psychol Open 2021; 8:2055102921996172. [PMID: 33747536 PMCID: PMC7905732 DOI: 10.1177/2055102921996172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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The current study aimed to examine the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and to identify its related factors amongst adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). This cross-sectional study recruited randomly 519 patients diagnosed with T2DM for at least 6 months in the Family medicine center (FMC) of Agricultural General Hospital in Hanoi, Vietnam. The Short Form 36 (SF-36) health survey was used to measure their HRQoL. The female patients had lower physical and mental scores than the male patients. Patients with older age, comorbidity, and insulin treatment were more likely to have lower HRQoL. Meanwhile, educational attainment and having frequent exercise were positively associated with HRQoL.
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Lee I, Kim S, Kang H. Non-Exercise Based Estimation of Cardiorespiratory Fitness Mediates Associations between Comorbidities and Health-Related Quality of Life in Older Korean Adults with Diabetes. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:E1164. [PMID: 32059584 PMCID: PMC7068497 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17041164] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2019] [Revised: 02/06/2020] [Accepted: 02/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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This study investigated whether non-exercise-based estimation of cardiorespiratory fitness (eCRF) mediates the association between health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and comorbidities in older Korean adults with diabetes. A total of 1371 Korean adults (56% women) aged 60 years and older with diabetes was drawn from those who participated in the 2008-2011 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys IV and V. Data on comorbidities included hypertension, heart disease (acute myocardial infarction or angina), stroke, arthritis, and chronic renal disease. HRQoL was assessed using the EuroQoL group, which consists of a health-status descriptive system and a visual analogue scale. eCRF was determined with sex-specific algorithms. Age, sex, household income, education level, marital status, smoking, alcohol consumption, and regular exercise were additionally measured as covariates. HRQoL found to be inversely associated with number of comorbidities and positively associated with increasing eCRF category (from low to high) in older Korean patients with diabetes. The Sobel mediation test showed a significant indirect effect (Z = -4.632, p < 0.001), and the result of a bootstrap procedure corroborated the Sobel test result: a non-zero range in the 95% bias-corrected confidence interval (95% CI -1.104 to -0.453) indicated that eCRF mediates the impact of comorbidities on HRQoL. Overall, the current findings suggest that enhancing CRF can facilitate positive outcomes, including better HRQoL, for patients with diabetes.
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- Inhwan Lee
- College of Sport Science, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Korea;
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- College of Kyedang General Education, Sangmyung University, Cheonan 31066, Korea;
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- College of Sport Science, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon 16419, Korea;
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Co-Morbidities and Sex Differences in Long-Term Quality-of-Life Outcomes among Patients with and without Diabetes after Total Knee Replacement: Five-Year Data from Registry Study. J Clin Med 2019; 9:jcm9010019. [PMID: 31861688 PMCID: PMC7019834 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9010019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2019] [Revised: 12/09/2019] [Accepted: 12/17/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Improved understanding of quality-of-life (QoL) outcomes can provide valuable information on intervention effectiveness and guide better patient care. The aim of this study was to examine whether QoL trajectories differ between patients with and without diabetes and identify to what extent patient characteristics are related to poor QoL outcomes after total joint replacement (TKR). Multilevel modelling was used to analyse long-term QoL patterns of patients undergoing TKR between 2006 and 2011. Patient-reported QoL at baseline and up to 5 years post-surgery were included. Of the 1553 TKR patients, one-fifth (n = 319) had diabetes. Despite there being no significant differences in QoL at baseline, patients with diabetes consistently reported lower QoL (on average by 0.028, p < 0.001) and did not improve to the same level as patients without the disease following surgery. Compared to males, females had significantly lower QoL (by 0.03, p < 0.001). Other baseline patient characteristics associated with important differences in QoL included presence of respiratory disease and mental health disorder. Patients with diabetes exhibit significantly poorer QoL compared to patients without diabetes, particularly among females. Knowledge of risk factors that impact on QoL can be useful for clinicians in identifying characteristics related to poor QoL outcomes and be used to guide patient-centered care.
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OBJECTIVE Weight-related quality of life (WRQOL) is a type of health-related QOL that may serve as a patient-reported outcome of the potential burden of overweight. The present study uses structural equation modeling path analysis methods to examine body mass index (BMI) and other potential predictors of WRQOL components among adolescents who were overweight/obese from predominantly low-income, urban households. METHODS Baseline data were obtained from 360 participants (10-13 year olds; 57.8% female; 76.7% black; average BMI of 27.12) and their parents/legal guardians from a randomized, controlled, treatment trial. Youth completed measures of WRQOL, depressive symptoms, and family/friend social support for healthy eating. Parents completed measures of demographics and child social problems. RESULTS The initial model included BMI, gender, parent education, family/friend social support for healthy eating, child social problems, body esteem and social life WRQOL, and depressive symptoms. The final model fit the data well (χ = 27.738; df = 16; p = .034). Higher BMI was indirectly related to lower social life and body esteem WRQOL through greater social problems. Physical comfort and family relations WRQOL were unrelated to BMI and were not included. Lower social life and body esteem related to more depressive symptoms. Family/friend discouragement for healthy eating was associated with lower body esteem; also, family discouragement was related to lower social life. CONCLUSION Body mass index may not directly relate to WRQOL but may be associated through other factors, including child social problems. Interventions should screen for and treat mood and social problems and address family/friend support for healthy eating.
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Marrero DG, Hilliard ME, Maahs DM, McAuliffe-Fogarty AH, Hunter CM. Using patient reported outcomes in diabetes research and practice: Recommendations from a national workshop. Diabetes Res Clin Pract 2019; 153:23-29. [PMID: 31128133 DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2019.05.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2019] [Accepted: 05/15/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) and the American Diabetes Association (ADA) Co-Sponsored the workshop, Using Patient Reported Outcomes in Diabetes Research and Practice. The goal of the workshop was to identify PRO research priorities for those living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, discuss considerations for use of disease specific versus generic measures, as well as outline research priorities to meet key end-user needs for assessing PROs for diabetes researchers, clinicians/hospital systems, patients/caregivers, and regulators. Here, we summarize the conclusions and recommendations from the workshop.
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- Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital, United States
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- Department of Pediatrics and Stanford Diabetes Research Center, Stanford University School of Medicine, United States
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- Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research, National Institutes of Health, United States
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Gillani SW, Ansari IA, Zaghloul HA, Sulaiman SAS, Rathore HA, Baig MR, Abdul MIM, Althagfan S. Predictors of Health-Related Quality of Life Among Patients with Type II Diabetes Mellitus Who Are Insulin Users: A Multidimensional Model. CURRENT THERAPEUTIC RESEARCH 2019; 90:53-60. [PMID: 31193026 PMCID: PMC6514425 DOI: 10.1016/j.curtheres.2019.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2018] [Accepted: 04/10/2019] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Diabetes Mellitus is a progressive, chronic and multifactorial endocrine disorder characterized by elevated serum glucose levels. It has a direct effect to social and health related quality of life. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to determine the health-related quality of life among patients with type II diabetes mellitus (T2DM) using insulin therapy. METHODS Cross-sectional observational study design was used to collect data from Malaysian patients with T2DM. Subjective and objective assessments were made either by using several questionnaires or each patient's specific medication profile registered to care sites. Study participants were recruited from both public hospitals and community health clinics located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. RESULTS A total of 430 patients with T2DM were recruited in this study with a response rate of 94.7%. The oral antidiabetic medication (OAM) group consisted of 63.0% of the study population and the rest (37.0%) were Insulin users. The body mass index and glycosylated hemoglobin patterns were significantly different between groups (P < 0.011 and P < 0.001). Insulin users showed high percentages of healthy body mass index index (44.7%) compared with OAM users (35.8%) and controlled glycemic index (glycosylated hemoglobin ≤7.5%) was significantly (P = 0.001) better among the insulin-user group compared with the OAM group. The Euro Quality of Life-5 dimension domain analysis indicated significant differences with domains of usual work (P < 0.047), pain and discomfort (P < 0.041), and anxiety and depression (P < 0.001) among insulin users versus OAM users. We also observed a significant difference between the groups regarding diet, monitoring, and disease-specific knowledge. The mean (SD) adherence score showed that insulin users were significantly (P < 0.001) more adherent (6.09 [2.98]) than OAM were nonadherent (4.19 [4.68]). CONCLUSIONS This study suggests the valuable effect of insulin therapy among patients with T2DM compared with OAMs on health-related quality of life, medication adherence, and health state. Insulin users reported they had better diabetes-related knowledge and treatment adherence characteristics than noninsulin users.
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- Syed Wasif Gillani
- Department of Clinical and Hospital Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Taibah University, Al-Madinah Al Munawarrah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pathology, College of Medicine, Taibah University, Al-Madinah Al Munawarrah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical and Hospital Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Taibah University, Al-Madinah Al Munawarrah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical and Hospital Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Taibah University, Al-Madinah Al Munawarrah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Clinical and Hospital Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Taibah University, Al-Madinah Al Munawarrah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
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Huynh E. The Mountain of Health: The Perceptions and Perceived Expectations of Youth Living With Type 2 Diabetes in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, Through a Grounded Theory Study. Can J Diabetes 2017; 42:344-349. [PMID: 29128303 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcjd.2017.09.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/03/2017] [Revised: 09/10/2017] [Accepted: 09/14/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to explore youth's perceptions of diabetes management. METHODS The study included 8 Manitoban youth with type 2 diabetes (n=7 girls). Each youth participated in a semistructured interview in person, via Skype or over the phone. The constructivist grounded theory methodologic approach guided the analysis of the data. RESULTS Discussions about diabetes and health and its management revealed 2 viewpoints: 1) youth's perceptions and 2) youth's perceptions of health-care providers' expectations. The Mountain of Health was used to conceptualize the complex nature of diabetes management. Youth perceived that health-care providers prioritized physical health-behaviour changes in order to achieve successful diabetes management. Conflictingly, many youth described their mental and emotional health as taking precedence over their physical health. CONCLUSION Future interventionists should be aware of the vast incongruence in patients' perceptions of health in type 2 diabetes and their perceptions of health-care providers' expectations during the development of interventions.
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- Elizabeth Huynh
- Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
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