Comparison of quality of life in diabetics using insulin injection therapy versus subcutaneous insulin infusion therapy

<p>The goal of this study was to determine the effectiveness of insulin delivered via multiple injections or by infusion via a pump on the quality of life in adult insulin-dependent diabetics. Four parameters, namely hemoglobin A1C (3 month average blood sugar levels), self-reported healthy eating habits demonstrated by consumption of 3 meals/3 snacks everyday, frequency of exercise of daily 30 min or longer duration and opinion of quality of life, were evaluated in patients receiving either insulin injections or infusion.</p> <p>Pump users reported enhanced eating and exercise behaviors and feeling in good health, compared with patients receiving injections. In contrast, hemoglobin A1C was lower (6.9 + 0.9 %) in patients receiving insulin injections compared with those receiving infusions (7.9 + 0.6 %). Pump wearers perceived that they had a better quality of life, but their glycemic control was not necessarily improved compared to those on insulin injections.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Science (MS)

Level thesis:degree_level

Open Access Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Health Sciences

Year

2007

Author dc:creator

• Reynolds, Katie Michele

Contributors dc:contributor

• Anahita M. Mistry, PhD, Chair
• Judith T. Brooks, PhD, RD
• Joan Lundblad, RN, CDE

• Insulin pumps
• Diabetics treatment
• Human and Clinical Nutrition

Repository record dc:identifier

https://commons.emich.edu/theses/9

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:commons.emich.edu:theses-1008