Factors predicting well-being in adolescents with insulin-dependent diabetes

2002 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. M. Koot ◽  
A. Oldenhave ◽  
G. J. Bruining ◽  
H. J. Aanstoot
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Insulin Dependent Diabetes ◽  
Insulin Dependent

scholarly journals The nature of psychological changes in patients with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus after learning self-control

2019 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
pp. 8-11
Author(s):  
A. V. Dreval ◽  
Yu. A. Redkin ◽  
I. V. Misnikova
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Time Course ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Insulin Dependent Diabetes ◽  
Psychological Status ◽  
Dependent Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Subjective Perception ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
Insulin Dependent

Time course of psychological status of diabetics during automonitoring training is analyzed. Seventeen patients with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus aged 15-43 years with disease standing of 1-17 years were followed up, who were never trained automonitoring before. Two control groups were not trained, which helped assess the results from different viewpoints. The levels of depression, anxiety, energy, positive sensations, total well-being, satisfaction with treatment, subjective perception of hypoglycemic reactions, and subjective perception of hyperglycaemia were assessed using special questionnaires. Compensation of diabetes was improved both in the main and control groups. Psychological status of diabetics improved after training: levels of depression and anxiety decreased, levels of energy, psychological well-being, and general psychological status increased (p<0.05). In the controls all the above parameters were unchanged over the period of hospitalization. The incidence of subjective perception of hyperglycaemia decreased in trained patients (p<0.05) but not in the controls. The data indicate that the program of diabetic training can be recommended as a method for improving the efficacy of treatment as regards both metabolism compensation and improvement of the psychological status of patients.

Elevated Circulating P-Selectin in Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus

1996 ◽  
Vol 76 (03) ◽  
pp. 328-332 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bernd Jilma ◽  
Peter Fasching ◽  
Christine Ruthner ◽  
Anna Rumplmayr ◽  
Sabine Ruzicka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Plasma Levels ◽  
Plasma Concentrations ◽  
Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Interquartile Range ◽  
Insulin Dependent Diabetes ◽  
Dependent Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Intergroup Comparison ◽  
Median Plasma ◽  
Insulin Dependent

SummaryBased on findings that showed increased P-selectin expression on platelets and on choroidal microvessels of patients with insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM), we hypothesized that also plasma concentrations of circulating (c)P-selectin would be increased in these patients.The aim of this study was to compare the plasma levels of cP-selec-tin between non-smoking patients with IDDM, treated with an intensified insulin therapy, and healthy controls. The study design was prospective, cross-sectional and analyst-blinded. Subjects were matched individually for sex, age and body mass index. Plasma levels of cP-selectin and of von Willebrand antigen (vWF-Ag) were determined by enzyme linked immunoassays.Forty-two pairs were available for intergroup comparison. Median plasma concentrations of cP-selectin in patients with IDDM (285 ng/ml; interquartile range: 233-372) were on average 21% higher than those of controls (236 ng/ml; interquartile range: 175-296; p = 0.004). Also, median plasma levels of vWF-Ag were 10% higher in patients (96 U/dl; interquartile range: 82-127) than controls (87 U/dl; interquartile range: 70-104; p = 0.025). There was no correlation between plasma concentrations of cP-selectin and vWF-Ag levels in either group (p ώ0.05).In conclusion, our results of increased cP-selectin levels are in line with increased P-selectin expression on platelets and on choroidal microvessels found in patients with IDDM. In view of the currently developed small molecule inhibitors of cell adhesion molecules, these independent observations together may provide a sound rationale to select P-selectin as a target for treating or preventing IDDM-associated micro- or macrovascular complications.

Platelet Behaviour in Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes -Influence of Vascular Complications, Treatment and Metabolic Control

1986 ◽  
Vol 55 (03) ◽  
pp. 361-365 ◽  
Author(s):  
I Peacock ◽  
M Hawkins ◽  
S Heptinstall
Keyword(s):  
Blood Glucose ◽  
Metabolic Control ◽  
Platelet Reactivity ◽  
Platelet Rich Plasma ◽  
Vascular Complications ◽  
Adenosine Diphosphate ◽  
Glycosylated Haemoglobin ◽  
Insulin Dependent Diabetes ◽  
Lipid Levels ◽  
Insulin Dependent

SummaryPlatelet-rich plasma was prepared from 47 patients with noninsulin-dependent diabetes treated with glibenclamide and metformin, and 21 controls. The release of radio-labelled 5-hydroxy-tryptamine in response to aggregating agents (adenosine diphosphate, adrenaline and sodium arachidonate), and the effects on release of a selective thromboxane inhibitor (UK-34787) were investigated. Subsequently, 20 of the diabetic subjects were chosen at random for treatment with insulin; the remainder continued to take tablets. Platelet studies were then repeated, in all patients, after 4 and 6 months.The results showed an association between platelet behaviour and the presence of vascular complications, and were consistent with previous observations of reduced platelet reactivity in patients taking sulphonylureas. There was no correlation of platelet reactivity with blood glucose, glycosylated haemoglobin or lipid levels.

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