Showing papers on "Diabetes management published in 1978"
TL;DR: Home blood glucose monitoring, using Dextrostix and an Eyetone meter, has been utilized in several subcategories of patients with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, including pregnant patients, anephric patients, patients undergoing weight reduction, patients with altered renal threshold for glucose re absorption, and patients in whom diabetic regulation is difficult.
Abstract: Home blood glucose monitoring, using Dextrostix and an Eyetone meter, has been utilized in several subcategories of patients with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. These include pregnant patients, anephric patients, patients undergoing weight reduction, patients with altered renal threshold for glucose reabsorption, and patients in whom diabetic regulation is difficult. Patients monitored home blood glucose continually (on a daily basis), intermittently, or only for particular problems or symptoms. Such monitoring can be practically accomplished in a manner acceptable to patients. Motivation, compliance with protocol, and an understanding of the objectives of the program are essential on the part of the patient. Home blood glucose monitoring, however, can provide an insight diabetes regulation that cannot be attained in any other way and can greatly facilitate regulation of diabetes. Such home blood glucose monitoring may increase the likelihood of achievement of a degree of control approximating euglycemia.
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TL;DR: A pilot program of service and education was designed to actively involve the inner-city, insulin-dependent child in his own diabetes management and resulted in an increased referral rate from the entire metropolitan area.
Abstract: A pilot program of service and education was designed to actively involve the inner-city, insulin-dependent child in his own diabetes management. A telephone service for questions and advice, managed by a pediatric nurse specialist, was responsible for a significant reduction in hospital admissions. The project was enthausiastically received and utilized by inner-city residents and resulted in an increased referral rate from the entire metropolitan area.
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TL;DR: It is concluded that a camp educational experience contributes to both the knowledge and performance of self-care techniques required in the management of diabetes mellitus.
Abstract: This study examines some educational effects of a camp experience on independent performance of tasks in the management of diabetes mellitus. One hundred and eleven children were studied with regard to insulin administration, urine glucose testing, recognition of hypoglycemic reactions, adherence to diet, and over-all independence. There was a significant increase in independent measurement of insulin dose, administration of insulin injections, and urine glucose testing. No significant differences were seen in dietary adherence or ability to recognize hypoglycemic reactions. Precamp data indicated that returning campers demonstrated greater independence in insulin administration prior to camp than did new campers. After camp, both new and returning campers showed significant increases in independent performance of dose measurement and injection. It is concluded that a camp educational experience contributes to both the knowledge and performance of self-care techniques required in the management of diabetes mellitus.
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