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You Don’T Have To Get Diabetes, Mitch Kaminski, Md, Mba, Nevaneva White, Dnp, Crnp, Cdces Jul 2020

You Don’T Have To Get Diabetes, Mitch Kaminski, Md, Mba, Nevaneva White, Dnp, Crnp, Cdces

Department of Family & Community Medicine Presentations and Grand Rounds

The goal is to streamline the steps required to make referrals to and enroll in the National Diabeties Prevention Program (DPP).


"I Had No Other Choice But To Catch It Too": The Roles Of Family History And Experiences With Diabetes In Illness Representations., Amy T Cunningham, Alexzandra Gentsch, Lsw, Amanda M B Doty, Geoffrey Mills, Marianna Lanoue, Brendan G. Carr, Judd E Hollander, Kristin L Rising Jun 2020

"I Had No Other Choice But To Catch It Too": The Roles Of Family History And Experiences With Diabetes In Illness Representations., Amy T Cunningham, Alexzandra Gentsch, Lsw, Amanda M B Doty, Geoffrey Mills, Marianna Lanoue, Brendan G. Carr, Judd E Hollander, Kristin L Rising

Department of Family & Community Medicine Faculty Papers

BACKGROUND: A family history of diabetes and family members' experiences with diabetes may influence individuals' beliefs and expectations about their own diabetes. No qualitative studies have explored the relationship between family history and experiences and individuals' diabetes illness representations.

METHODS: Secondary data analysis of 89 exploratory, semi-structured interviews with adults with type 1 or type 2 diabetes seeking care in an urban health system. Participants had a recent diabetes-related ED visit/hospitalization or hemoglobin A1c > 7.5%. Interviews were conducted until thematic saturation was achieved. Demographic data were collected via self-report and electronic medical record review. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed, and coded …


Racial/Ethnic Differences In Glycemic Control In Older Adults With Type 2 Diabetes: United States 2003-2014, Brittany L. Smalls, Tiarney D. Ritchwood, Kinfe G. Bishu, Leonard E. Egede Feb 2020

Racial/Ethnic Differences In Glycemic Control In Older Adults With Type 2 Diabetes: United States 2003-2014, Brittany L. Smalls, Tiarney D. Ritchwood, Kinfe G. Bishu, Leonard E. Egede

Family and Community Medicine Faculty Publications

The aim of this study was to determine whether racial differences in HbA1c persist in older adults (≥65 years) living with type 2 diabetes. Data from The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2003-2014 were used to examine the association between HbA1c and older adults (≥65 years) over time. Compared to non-Hispanic Whites, Mexican Americans had the greatest difference in average HbA1c among minority groups, followed by those with unspecified/mixed ethnicities and non-Hispanic Blacks. In the adjusted linear model, racial minorities had a statistically significant relationship with HbA1c. There was no relationship between HbA1c and older age and insulin …