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Showing 1 to 17 of 17 for “"diabetic control"”.
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The relationship between diabetic control and self-concept
… study examined the relationship between diabetic control and self-concept in insulin dependent diabetic adults. Fifty subjects completed the Demographic Data Profile, Criteria for Degree of Control of Diabetes, and the Tennessee Self-Concept Scale. The Spearman's rho correlation was used …
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Type II Diabetic Control and Prevalence in Tegucigalpa, Honduras: Patients of the James Moody Adams Clinic at the Baxter Institute
… to reduce the incidence of pre-diabetes and uncontrolled Type II Diabetes. The research objectives for this study focused on: 1. prevalence of Type II Diabetic patients at the Clinic; 2. pre- and post-test knowledge level of patients regarding their Type II Diabetes; 3. relationship between …
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Empirical validation of treatment targets for the management of diabetes in children
… management of diabetes in two samples of diabetic children and their families. Children from the Kansas University Medical Center (n = 31) and children from the Virginia Diabetes Association (n = 25) provided results of the glycosylated hemoglobin test (a measure of diabetic control); …
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The antidiabetic properties of four plants grown in India and KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, suitable for diabetic management
… levels as well as body weight in alloxan-induced diabetic rats and their control group over a 15 day period. Ninety-two Sprague-Dawley rats were separated into 7 groups (see table 3.3). Diabetes was induced in 48 rats by a single intraperitoneal injection of alloxan, 150mg/kg body weight. The …
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The diabetic diet : education, compliance and practical applications
… different methods of improving the glycaemic control of diabetic out-patients, within the scope of the author's training both as a therapeutic dietitian and as a teacher. Evidence is presented from the literature, which indicates that high-carbohydrate, high-fibre diets are of benefit in …
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A Comparison of Self-Esteem and Health Locus of Control in Adolescents with Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
… level of self-esteem and health locus of control in insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) adolescents. The purpose of the research was to study and describe health behaviors of IDDM adolescents in regards to self-concept and health locus of control. These behaviors are believed to …
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Hemoglobin Alc: Structure, Biosynthesis and Clinical Significance In Diabetes Mellitus
… 3-5 per cent of the total hemoglobin in non-diabetic humans but up to 15 per cent in diabetics. There is evidence to suggest that it is a glycosylated derivative of hemoglobin A. The aim of these investigations has been to increase our understanding of the significance of increased hemoglobin …
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Adult diabetic clients' self-care activities
… was to describe self-care activities of adult diabetic clients. Self-care, as conceptualized by Orem (1971, 1980), provided the framework for the study. A total of 106 subjects completed and returned a mailed questionnaire. The Diabetes Self-Care Report, used to collect data, was designed by …
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Neuroprotective Potential of a Lanosteryl Triterpene from Protorhus longifolia Stem Bark (Benrh.) Engl in high fat diet fed and STZ -induced diabetic neuropathy in rats
Chronic hyperglycemia, observed in the diabetic state, is responsible for various diabetes related complications including development of diabetic nephropathy. Diabetic neuropathy development and progression is linked to various hyperglycemia-induced cellular and tissue damaging factors such as …
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Therapeutic Effect of a triterpenic Acid from Protorhus longifolia Against High Fat Diet Fed and Streptozotocin-induced Diabetic Nephropathy in Rats
Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is the major and most frequent complication of diabetes mellitus that contributes to high rate of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Despite the current available treatment regimes, DN still remains the main leading cause of end stage kidney disease. Therefore, more focus …
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Implementing a Diabetic Education Program at Ho'ola Lahui Hawaii Kaua'i Community Health Center
<p>Diabetic complications tend to be common among people with poor diabetes control and can result in debilitating conditions and increased clinical costs. In this aspect, implementing an evidence based diabetic program aims to explore how educational interventions can increase patients …
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The effectiveness of methods of videotape instruction with diabetic teaching in the hospital
… of this study was to examine the effects of diabetic teaching using methods of videotape instruction in the hospital. The study focused on measuring the amount of knowledge gained between diabetic patients who viewed a videotape program with and without the presence of a health educator. Data …
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Erectogenic activity of the Maytenus procumbens roots extract in type 2 diabetic rats
… roots extracts of Maytenus procumbens in type 2 diabetic rats. The plant material was separately extracted with methanol and dichloromethane. The extracts were screened for their potential antioxidant, antiprotein glycation, antidiabetic and erectogenic activities in vitro. The in vivo …
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Clinico-epidemiological profile of cardiac admissions at a district level hospital in South Africa: a cohort study
… smoking (55%) and diabetes (42.7%). Amongst diabetics, 27.3% were considered to have acceptable diabetic control (HbA1c £7%). Most frequently reported precipitants for hospital admission were prior inadequate therapy, discontinuing chronic medication, uncontrolled hypertension, disease …
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Clinico-epidemiological profile of cardiac admissions at a district level hospital in South Africa: a cohort study
… smoking (55%) and diabetes (42.7%). Amongst diabetics, 27.3% were considered to have acceptable diabetic control (HbA1c £7%). Most frequently reported precipitants for hospital admission were prior inadequate therapy, discontinuing chronic medication, uncontrolled hypertension, disease …
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Glycemic control and pancreatic beta cells protective effect of a lanosteryl triterpene from Protorhus longifolia in hyperlipidemic and STZ-induced diabetic rats
… cells of the pancreas, thereby worsening the diabetic state. Current treatment regimen for DM comprises self-care and anti-diabetic drugs such as biguanides (metformin), thiazolidinediones and sulfonylureas. Metformin is currently the most commonly used antidiabetic drug. However, due to the …