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Continuing Stability Of Center Differences In Pediatric Diabetes Care: Do Advances In Diabetes Treatment Improve Outcome?, Carine E. De Beaufort, Peter G. F. Swift, Timothy C. Skinner, - Hvidoere Study Group On Childhood Diabetes
Continuing Stability Of Center Differences In Pediatric Diabetes Care: Do Advances In Diabetes Treatment Improve Outcome?, Carine E. De Beaufort, Peter G. F. Swift, Timothy C. Skinner, - Hvidoere Study Group On Childhood Diabetes
Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Papers (Archive)
Objective: To reevaluate the persistence and stability of previously observed differences between pediatric diabetes centers and to investigate the influence of demography, language communication problems, and changes in insulin regimens on metabolic outcome, hypoglycemia, and ketoacidosis.
Research Design and Methods: This was an observational cross-sectional international study in 21 centers, with clinical data obtained from all participants and A1C levels assayed in one central laboratory. All individuals with diabetes aged 11–18 years (49.4% female), with duration of diabetes of at least 1 year, were invited to participate. Fourteen of the centers participated in previous Hvidoere Studies, allowing direct …
Qualitative Study Into Quality Of Life Issues Surrounding Insulin Pump Use In Type 1 Diabetes, Katharine D. Barnard, Timothy Chas Skinner
Qualitative Study Into Quality Of Life Issues Surrounding Insulin Pump Use In Type 1 Diabetes, Katharine D. Barnard, Timothy Chas Skinner
Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Papers (Archive)
Currently, there is a need for qualitative research about how insulin pump therapy changes quality of life, which is significant to people with type 1 diabetes. This study aimed to elicit the experiences of current insulin pump users in order to discover the therapy's benefits, downsides and effect on their quality of life. A qualitative approach was taken in order to reveal subjective experiences. This research will inform future research and assist with policy and guideline development by health care providers about pump therapy.
Participants were briefly interviewed by telephone about their experiences of living with an insulin pump. Four …