European study on dose-response relationship of acarbose as a first-line drug in non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus: efficacy and safety of low and high doses

1998 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
pp. 34-40 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Fischer ◽  
M. Hanefeld ◽  
M. Spengler ◽  
K. Boehme ◽  
T. Temelkova-Kurktschiev
Keyword(s):  
Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Dependent Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Efficacy And Safety ◽  
Response Relationship ◽  
Dose Response Relationship ◽  
First Line ◽  
Insulin Dependent ◽  
High Doses ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
Line Drug

Buddhist Values are Associated with Better Diabetes Control in Thai Patients

2008 ◽  
Vol 38 (4) ◽  
pp. 481-491 ◽  
Author(s):  
Napaporn Sowattanangoon ◽  
Naipinich Kochabhakdi ◽  
Keith J. Petrie
Keyword(s):  
Glycosylated Hemoglobin ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Insulin Dependent Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Dependent Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Doctor Visits ◽  
Insulin Dependent ◽  
Relationship Of

Objectives: To examine the associations of Buddhist values with medication and dietary self-care, healthcare use, and glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) level among Thai patients with a confirmed diagnosis of type 2 diabetes. Method: A total of 173 patients with non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus were surveyed at two public hospitals in Bangkok. While waiting for doctors' appointments, the patients completed a questionnaire measuring Buddhist values and dietary and medication self-care activities. Doctor visits and HbA1c were taken from patient medical records. Results: Higher scores for Buddhist values were significantly correlated with better medication self-care ( r = .25, p = .001), better dietary self-care ( r =.21, p = .007), and more doctor visits in the previous 12 months ( r = .34, p = .0001). In a hierarchical regression analysis, stronger Buddhist values were significantly associated with a lower HbA1c, even after controlling for socio-demographic and dietary self-care ( R2 change = .03, F(1, 161) = 6.00, p = .015). Conclusions: Buddhist values may promote diabetes self-care among Thai patients. Further research is needed to evaluate the relationship of Buddhist values to diabetes-specific health behaviors and neuroendocrine outcomes.

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