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Showing 1 to 20 of 158 for “"diabetics"”.
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Stress and coping among adolescent diabetics
… one of several adherence behaviors employed by diabetics to improve their control. Previous research found that tighter control achieved by increasing the frequency of blood glucose monitoring and insulin injections significantly reduces the risk of long-term complications ("Living Well," 1993).
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Autonomic neuropathy and impotence in Zambian diabetics
… of both autonomic neuropathy and impotence in diabetics in Zambia. The subjects of the study group were from those diabetics attending the diabetic outpatient clinic at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia, Three tests were used to diagnose autonomic neuropathy; 1.A fall in systolic …
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Implementing DSMES for Type II Diabetics in a Rural Clinic
Background. An estimated 30.3 million people have diabetes in the United States (US) (Diabetes Prevention Program Research Group, 2009). In New Mexico, the prevalence of diagnosed diabetes has increased twofold between 2004 and 2017 (New Mexico Indicator-Based Information System [NM-IBIS], n.d.). …
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Awareness of diabetic retinopathy among diabetics in the Cape Town Metropole
… the awareness of diabetic retinopathy (DR) among diabetics in the Cape Town Metropole by assessing: - Whether diabetics know that diabetes can affect their eyes. - Whether the awareness of DR differs according to subtype of diabetes, place of treatment (private versus public sector), level of …
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DEVELOPMENT OF PREDICTIVE MODELS FOR DIABETICS IN ROUTINE LIFE AND EMERGENCY SITUATIONS
The global healthcare systems have been in a transformation phase, moving away from a reactive to proactive approach of medical practices which rely more on engineering and technology. This transformation has not only been brought about due to improvements in measurement technology but also because …
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Cultural Beliefs and Self-Efficacy in Diet Adherence among Type 2 Diabetics
<p>Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) is a global epidemic that disproportionately affects socioeconomic and ethnic minority populations (International Diabetes Federation, 2013). Mapuches, the largest Native American population in Chile, shifted from the lowest incidence of T2D to equal rates in comparison to …
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Pilot study: Barriers to whole grain consumption among diabetics of German heritage
… on whole grain consumption among type 2 diabetics of German descent. Dietary records and grain questionnaires were used to probe subjects’ knowledge of the benefits of whole grains, reasons for grain preferences, and actual consumption. For this population (n=18), mean whole grain …
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The Effect of Diabetes on Juvenile Diabetics' Adaptation to The School Environment
Made available in DSpace on 2014-12-14T06:57:27Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 7820942.pdf: 5269952 bytes, checksum: a58d0bfb43d663948d3e41c6e89331e1 (MD5) Previous issue date: 1978
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The effect of an exercise intervention on peripheral sensorimotor function in neuropathic diabetics
… of peripheral diabetic neuropathy. Ten diabetics with peripheral neuropathy (age 61 ± 9 yrs, BMI 32 ± 5) underwent a twice-weekly supervised low-impact exercise intervention for 12 weeks, which comprised of balance board, isolated ankle strength and passive strength training components. …
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The comparison of physical fitness between Type Ii diabetics and the apparently healthy population
… men and women. Eighty-eight female Type II diabetics, aged over 40 years were compared to 2,008 normal females of the same age, and 138 male Type II diabetics were similarly compared to 2,271 normal males. The National YMCA physical fitness test battery was used to measure fitness which …
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The determinants of adhering to rehabilitation in diabetics who have undergone lower limb amputation
Chronic diseases of lifestyle (CDLs) have been rapidly increasing in population groups which had previously been least affected by this kind of illness. Diabetes Mellitus in particular has been shown to be rapidly increasing in South Africa among the non-white population which traditionally, had …
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Glycemic response to a peanut butter and cracker snack in noninsulin dependent diabetics and nondiabetics
The purpose of this study was to observe and compare the blood glucose response of individuals with documented noninsulin dependent diabetes (NIDDM) and controls after they consumed a peanut butter and cracker snack product (Austin "Toasty" crackers). Twenty-one subjects with NIDDM (15 with current …
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Cultural Competency in Healthcare Policy: Pursuing Elder, African-American Diabetics as Stakeholders in Successful Treatment
… disparity affects elder, African-American diabetics including higher rates of diagnosis, higher limb amputation, increased kidney failure, and stroke. While the disparities have been documented, elder, African-American diabetics rarely have been invited into discussions concerning these …
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Lifestyle factors and nutritional analysis of a low carbohydrate high fat diet in type 2 diabetics
… High Fat (LCHF) diet as followed by type 2 diabetics. Methodology This study was quantitative and followed an experimental research design comprising of an experimental group and a control group. A self-selection method was used to recruit participants. The study commenced at baseline where …
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