Siripoom V McKay
Tanzania
Research Article
The Relationship between Self-Management and Glycemic Control in A Cohort of Children with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
Author(s): Luisa M Rodriguez, Krishnavathana V Hassan, Jeffrey Rhodes, Siripoom V McKay and Rubina A HeptullaLuisa M Rodriguez, Krishnavathana V Hassan, Jeffrey Rhodes, Siripoom V McKay and Rubina A Heptulla
Aim: Self-management of diabetes improves glycemic control. The development of a quick, objective questionnaire in the clinic setting may provide data to the clinician caring for the patient in overall evaluation.
Objective: We developed a 23 question tool (clinic preparedness score) and administered it to type 1 and 2 (T1DM & T2DM) diabetes patients. Clinicians of patients were surveyed to determine their perception of adherence by patients. A total of 350 T1DM patients and families and 137 T2DM families were administered the questionnaire. Additionally, HbA1C was correlated to the various parameters that are related to improved glycemic control such as having a meter, carrying glucose tablets for hypoglycemia, and downloading/ writing blood sugars in log book in T1DM and T2DM.
Results: T1DM subjects had a lower HbA1C with bet.. View More»
