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BDI along with colleagues in the field of diabetes health and mental well being are continuously working on research projects to further improve the lives of people living with diabetes worldwide.
Design and Methods of a Randomized Trial of Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Persons With Type 1 Diabetes With Impaired Glycemic Control Treated With Multiple Daily Insulin Injections (GOLD Study)
Authors: Lind M, Polonsky W, Hirsch IB, Heise T, Bolinder J, Dahlqvist S, Pehrsson NG, Moström P. Abstract Background: The majority of individuals with type 1 diabetes today have glucose levels exceeding guidelines. The primary aim of this study was to evaluate whether continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), using the Dexcom G4 stand-alone system, improves glycemic control in adults with type 1
Diabetes distress in adults with type 1 diabetes: Prevalence, incidence and change over time
Authors: Fisher, L., Hessler, D., Polonsky, W., Strycker, L., Masharani, U., Peters, A. Abstract Aims: To document the prevalence and 9-month incidence of elevated diabetes distress (DD) and the stability of DD over time using both single threshold and minimal clinically important differences (MCID) approaches. Methods: Adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D) (N=224) completed the 28-item T1-Diabetes Distress Scale (T1-DDS) at
Psychosocial Impact of the Bionic Pancreas During Summer Camp
Authors: Weissberg-Benchell, J., Hessler, D., Polonsky, WH., Fisher, L. Abstract Background: The psychosocial impact of the bionic pancreas (BP) was assessed among children attending diabetes camp. Methods: Nineteen children were randomly assigned for 5 days to the BP condition and 5 days to the control condition in a crossover design. Results: Significant reductions in hypoglycemic fear and regimen burden were found.
Understanding the Areas and Correlates of Diabetes-Related Distress in Parents of Teens With Type 1 Diabetes
Authors: Hessler, D., Fisher, L., Polonsky, W., Johnson, N. Abstract Objective: To identify the unique areas of diabetes-related distress (DD) for parents of teens with type 1 diabetes and parent and teen characteristics associated with DD. Methods: Areas of DD were developed from structured interviews and translated into 46 survey items. Items were analyzed with exploratory factor analysis (EFA). Results: An
Emotional Distress in the Partners of Type 1 Diabetes Adults: Worries About Hypoglycemia and Other Key Concerns
Authors: Polonsky, WH., Fisher, L., Hessler, D., Johnson, N. Abstract Background: Although the widespread prevalence of diabetes-related distress (DD) in adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D) has been well established, there has been little inquiry into the experiences of their spouse/partners. Therefore the goal of this study was to investigate the prevalence and sources of DD in the spouses
Prevalence of depression in Type 1 diabetes and the problem of over-diagnosis
Authors: Fisher, L., Hessler, DM., Polonsky, WH., Masharani, U., Peters, AL., Blumer, I., Strycher, LA. Abstract Aims: To determine the prevalence of depression and diabetes distress in adults with Type 1 diabetes and the rate of false-positives when compared with rates of major depressive disorder. Methods: The sample consisted of 368 individuals with Type 1 diabetes, aged > 19 years. Individuals
Identifying the worries and concerns about hypoglycemia in adults with type 2 diabetes
Authors: Polonsky, WH., Fisher, L., Hessler, D., Edelman, SV. Abstract Aims: To identify the hypoglycemic concerns of adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D) and examine how these concerns are associated with key patient characteristics. Methods: Qualitative interviews with 16 T2D adults and 11 diabetes care providers were conducted. Survey items were then developed and submitted to exploratory factor analyses (EFAs).
Development of a New Measure for Assessing Insulin Delivery Device Satisfaction in Patients with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes
Authors: Polonsky, WH., Fisher, L., Hessler, D., Edelman, SV. Abstract Background: Although many different types of insulin delivery devices are currently available, there is no well-accepted, validated method to assess patient satisfaction with these devices and their impact on quality of life and other patient-reported outcomes. To address this problem, we developed the Insulin Device Satisfaction Survey (IDSS) and herein
Development of a New Measure for Assessing Glucose Monitoring Device-Related Treatment Satisfaction and Quality of Life
Authors: Polonsky, WH., Fisher, L., Hessler, D., Edelman, SV. Abstract Background: Many different devices are available to patients to measure glucose levels, but there is no validated method to assess treatment satisfaction with glucose monitoring devices and its impact on quality of life and other patient-reported outcomes. To address this problem, we developed the Glucose Monitoring System Satisfaction Survey (GMSS).
When does personalized feedback make a difference? A narrative review of recent findings and their implications for promoting better diabetes self-care
Authors: Polonsky, WH., Fisher, L. Abstract Providing behavioral, biomarker, or disease risk feedback to patients is a key component of most behavioral interventions in diabetes, but it remains unclear what is necessary for such feedback to be truly engaging and effective. We sought to identify how personalized health-related feedback is most effectively designed and delivered, and how feedback may be
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BDI along with colleagues in the field of diabetes health and mental well being are continuously working on research projects