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Showing 1 to 20 of 32 for “"insulin dependent diabetes mellitus"”.
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Children's adaptation to insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus.
Children's adaptation to insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus.
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Molecular Genetic Analysis of Rodent Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
<p>Non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) is perhaps the most common metabolic disorder in humans. In its essence, NIDDM is a disorder of glucose homeostasis which results from a relative deficiency of circulating insulin. Approximately 15% of all Americans over the age of 60 and 100 …
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The value of chiropractic manipulative treatment in the management of insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus
Dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the Master's Diploma: Chiropractic, Technikon Natal, 1995.
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The Efficacy of Intensive Individual Play Therapy for Children Diagnosed with Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
… of intervention for children diagnosed with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. The purpose of this study was designed to study the effectiveness of an intensive play therapy intervention in: a) reducing symptoms of childhood depression in children with IDDM; b) reducing symptoms of anxiety …
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A Comparison of Self-Esteem and Health Locus of Control in Adolescents with Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus
… 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 have life-long …
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A general inquiry into the health status of the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi and the risk factors associated with their non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus
… lifestyle, perceived health status and non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) among the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi. The specific focus of this work is to survey the health risk behaviors and self perceived health status indicators of the Nottawaseppi to determine whether …
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The Relationship Between Documented Foot Care and Amputation Rates in Native Americans with Diabetes on Two Midwest Reservations
<p>Non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) is epidemic among the Native American population. In the Aberdeen Area Indian Health Service (AAIHS), approximately one in three Native Americans 45 years old have diabetes (AAIHS, 1991). Complications accompanying NIDDM are also more prevalent in …
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Insulin and Glucagon Responses to Dietary Protein in Diabetic and Nondiabetic Men
<p>Five men with non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus and fourteen nondiabetic men, were given test meals with soy protein, casein or additional carbohydrate in place of protein. Blood levels of insulin, glucagon, glucose and lipids were measured at fasting, one-half hour and two hours …
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An Analysis of Adherence in Childhood Diabetes: Social Learning and Family Systems Variables
… perceptions of their competency in managing diabetes, 2) to assess family flexibility and cohesiveness, and 3) to assess the utility of self-efficacy and family factors as predictors of adherence and metabolic control. Participants included 62 youths with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus …
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Food Intake and Physical Activity Assessment of Native American Children with Acanthosis Nigricans and their Friends
… key sign of high risk for the development of non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus. The qualitative study is to gain insight into food intake and physical activities of Native American children with acanthosis nigrican. This study focused on Native American children attending school at Winnebago …
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An audit of diabetic care provided to patients conducted by a doctor-nurse team in a general practice
… Many of the patients we attend to have non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus. Aim: To implement change in the management of our patients with diabetes by developing a protocol for future improved care. Objective: To assess the quality of care provided to patients with (NIDDM), by a doctor …
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Separation-individuation and its effect on diabetes management and diabetes control in young women with Type 1 diabetes
Insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, or Type 1 Diabetes, is a potentially lifethreatening chronic illness which places affected individuals at increased risk of heart disease, stroke, kidney failure, blindness, and amputation. The incidence of Type 1 Diabetes has increased in countries world wide …
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Use of a conservation-of-linkage strategy to identify a candidate for the rat Lymphopenia gene
… is absolutely required for the development of Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (IDDM) in the BioBreeding (BB) rat. In order to overcome the lack of positional cloning resources available in the rat to clone the Lyp gene, we developed and successfully implemented a conservation-of-linkage …
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Glycaemic Response in Relation to Gastric Emptying and Satiety in Health and Disease
… recommended to prevent the development of type 2 diabetes. Low glycaemic index foods that are rich in fibre are recommended to control blood glucose levels. Gastric emptying, together with other factors, regulate the postprandial blood glucose response. A delay in the gastric emptying rate (GER) …
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