Browsing by Subject "Diabetes Mellitus"

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    Hey doc, do I have diabetes? The hemoglobin A1C test
    (2009-09-18) Laube, Justin
    An international expert committee recently released the new guidelines for the diagnosis of diabetes, which are now based on hemoglobin A1C. Diabetes can be diagnosed in the non-pregnant patient when A1C is greater than or equal to 6.5% and confirmed with a repeat level. Basics defining hemoglobin A1C, how to interpret test results and diabetes risk factors are presented.
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    How you can control diabetes
    (2008-02-05) Dahl, Eric
    Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic disease of the pancreas that eventually causes end organ damage. Diabetic patients need to take control of their care and understand the important intermediate outcomes necessary to achieve high quality health. This pamphlet provides simple reminders and goals for patients to use as they fully participate in their care.
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    Orthorexia Nervosa Prevalence in US Adults with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
    (2020-01) Shoemaker, Caitlyn
    Background The disordered eating pattern Orthorexia Nervosa(ON) has been examined in various populations with a non-established prevalence. ON shares the isolation/malaise aspects of defined eating disorders(EDs). People with diabetes(DM) struggle with food/EDs and treatment relies on limiting processed foods, and they may display ON symptomatology. However, ON has rarely been examined in diabetes, or in a US population. Objective Determine prevalence of ON in US adults with diabetes. Other aims: determine association between Orthorexia and (1)quality-of-life(QOL); (2)overall disordered eating; (3) disordered eating habits in people with insulin-dependent diabetes; (4)body image perception in diabetes. Hypothesis Due to its ill nature/similarities to established EDs, Orthorexia Nervosa is prevalent in people with diabetes. Methods The REDCAP survey contained five measures. Results DMI had a higher prevalence of ON. ED behaviors decreased and body image was more favorable(p≤.05). Conclusion ON is prevalent in people with diabetes. Diabetes professionals should recognize/screen for Orthorexia.
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    Type 2 Diabetes Education and Prevention
    (2010-07-29) Bleet, Michael
    Type 2 Diabetes is a chronic disease of high blood sugars. This pamphlet briefly explains Type 2 Diabetes and how it can be prevented or delayed. A healthy diet and regular exercise, or treatment with a Diabetes medication known as Metformin, can help to prevent Type 2 Diabetes.