scholarly journals Design of a System using Mobile Application for the Control of Patients with Type 1 Diabetes

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 137-142
Author(s):  
Rosa Perez Siguas ◽  
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Eduardo Matta Solis ◽  
Hernan Matta Solis
Keyword(s):  
Type 1 Diabetes ◽  
Data Storage ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Insulin Dose ◽  
Mobile App ◽  
Balanced Diet ◽  
Specialist Doctor ◽  
Fried Foods ◽  
Health Organization

The hectic lifestyle of the human nowadays, makes them prone to have an unbalanced diet, which consists of mostly processed foods, for example: snacks, soft drinks, fried foods, among others. In the following paper, the importance of controlling the type 1 diabetes that occurs mostly in infants and adolescents will be focus, according to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), less than 10% correspond to this type, which until this 21st century, there is no cure, but it is possible to have strict control so that these patients could have a better quality of life. It will focus on the control of a balanced diet and medications in which the patient is prescribed by their specialist doctor. This procedure will be done through the development of a mobile app, which is linked to a database in the hospital that the patient may be treating or doing its control, so the doctor can also have a better diagnosis and control if the patient is following with the requirements of its diet and doses of medications that doctor has been prescribing, all this data storage will be done through the mobile application developed on Android, where the patient will have a detailed schedule of their diet, glucose tests to be done and the prescription of the insulin dose

scholarly journals Remote monitoring of adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus using a mobile application

2022 ◽  
Vol 24 (5) ◽  
pp. 404-413
Author(s):  
D. N. Laptev ◽  
I. A. Eremina ◽  
A. V. Karpushkina ◽  
E. E. Petryaykina ◽  
O. B. Bezlepkina ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Type 1 Diabetes ◽  
Glycemic Control ◽  
Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Mobile Application ◽  
Mobile App ◽  
Target Range

Background: The prevalence of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) in childhood is increasing every year. Adolescence is the most challenging age for achieving optimal metabolic control of T1DM. Telemedicine has already been shown to be ­effective in children with the condition, but there are not enough studies in adolescents. The use of mobile apps may be associated with better glycemic control in patients with type 1 diabetes.Aims: To assess the effectiveness and safety of a model of medical care for adolescents with type 1 diabetes using remote counseling and a mobile application.Materials and methods: Were included adolescents aged ≥14 and 18 years with a T1DM duration> 3 months, a glycated hemoglobin level (HbA1c)> 7%. The duration of the study was 26 weeks. There were 3 face-to-face and at least 4 remote visits using a mobile application. All patients underwent standard examination and anthropometry, study of HbA1c, registration and analysis of indicators, assessment and correction of the treatment. The quality of life of adolescents was assessed at baseline and at the end of the study. Adolescents and physicians were interviewed about program evaluation.Results: 56 patients were included, 7 adolescents withdrew. HbA1c significantly decreased by the 12th week of the study (–0.3%; p = 0.005), by the end of the study the change in HbA1c was –0.5% (p <0.001). There was an increase in the percentage of glucose measurements in the target range (+5.3 pp; p = 0.016) and a decrease in blood glucose variability (-3.1 pp; p =  0.015). There was a significant improvement in both the total assessment of the quality of life by patients (+2.9 points; p = 0.008) and individual components of its indicators: attitude to diabetes (+3.0 points; p = 0.049), attitude to treatment (+4.6 points; p = 0.010) and communication with others (+4.5 points; p = 0.015). The majority of doctors and patients assessed their participation in the study positively. The incidence of adverse events did not change significantly during the study from baseline.Conclusion: Remote counseling using a mobile app is a safe and effective approach for adolescents with T1DM in terms of glycemic control and quality of life, and provides convenience and speed of interaction.

scholarly journals Effects of Metformin Added to Insulin in Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes: An Exploratory Crossover Randomized Trial

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Daizhi Yang ◽  
Jinhua Yan ◽  
Hongrong Deng ◽  
Xubin Yang ◽  
Sihui Luo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Heart Rate ◽  
Heart Rate Variability ◽  
Type 1 Diabetes ◽  
Insulin Sensitivity ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Autonomic Function ◽  
Insulin Dose ◽  
Glucose Variability

Background. To comprehensively assess the effects of metformin added to insulin on metabolic control, insulin sensitivity, and cardiovascular autonomic function in adolescents with type 1 diabetes. Materials and Methods. This was an exploratory, crossover, randomized trial conducted in adolescents with type 1 diabetes aged 12-18 years old. Participants were randomly received metformin (≤1000 mg/d) added to insulin for 24 weeks followed by insulin monotherapy for a subsequent 24 weeks or vice versa. Blood pressure, body mass index, insulin dose, estimated insulin sensitivity, glycated hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), and lipid profiles were measured, with a 72-hour continuous glucose monitoring and 24-hour Holter monitoring performed at baseline, 24, and 50 weeks for the assessments of glucose variability and heart rate variability. Results. Seventeen patients with mean ± SD age 14.4 ± 2.3   years , body mass index 18.17 ± 1.81   kg / m 2 , median (IQR) diabetes duration 4.50 (3.58, 6.92) years, and HbA1c 9.0% (8.5%, 9.4%) were enrolled. The between-group difference in HbA1c of 0.28% (95% CI -0.39 to 0.95%) was not significant ( P = 0.40 ). Changes in body mass index, insulin dose, blood pressure, lipid profiles, and estimated insulin sensitivity were similar for metformin add-on vs. insulin monotherapy. Glucose variability also did not differ. Compared with insulin monotherapy, metformin add-on significantly increased multiple heart rate variability parameters. Conclusions. Metformin added to insulin did not improve metabolic control or glucose variability in lean/normal-weight adolescents with type 1 diabetes. However, metformin added to insulin significantly increased heart rate variability, suggesting that metformin might improve cardiovascular autonomic function in this population.

Partial remission in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes: an analysis based on the insulin dose-adjusted hemoglobin A1c

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Emine Ayça Cimbek ◽  
Aydın Bozkır ◽  
Deniz Usta ◽  
Nazım Ercüment Beyhun ◽  
Ayşenur Ökten ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Type 1 Diabetes ◽  
Partial Remission ◽  
Hemoglobin A1c ◽  
Insulin Dose ◽  
Age At Onset ◽  
Insulin Requirement ◽  
C Peptide ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Daily Insulin

Abstract Objectives Most patients with type 1 diabetes (T1D) experience a transient phase of partial remission (PR). This study aimed to identify the demographic and clinical factors associated with PR. Methods This was a longitudinal retrospective cohort study of 133 children and adolescents with T1D. PR was defined by the gold standard insulin dose-adjusted hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) (IDAA1c) of ≤9. Results Remission was observed in 77 (57.9%) patients. At diagnosis, remitters had significantly higher pH (7.3 ± 0.12 vs. 7.23 ± 0.15, p=0.003), higher C-peptide levels (0.45 ± 0.31 ng/mL vs. 0.3 ± 0.22, p=0.003), and they were significantly older (9.3 ± 3.6 years vs. 7.3 ± 4.2, p=0.008) compared with non-remitters. PR developed more frequently in patients without diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) (p=0.026) and with disease onset after age 5 (p=0.001). Patients using multiple daily insulin regimen were more likely to experience PR than those treated with a twice daily regimen (63.9 vs. 32%, p=0.004). Only age at onset was an independent predictor of PR (OR: 1.12, 95% CI: 1-1.25; p=0.044). Remitters had lower HbA1c levels and daily insulin requirement from diagnosis until one year after diagnosis (p<0.001). PR recurred in 7 (9%) patients. The daily insulin requirement at three months was lower in remitters with PR recurrence compared to those without (0.23 ± 0.14 vs. 0.4 ± 0.17 U/kg/day, p=0.014). Conclusions Addressing factors associated with the occurrence of PR could provide a better comprehension of metabolic control in T1D. The lack of DKA and higher C-peptide levels may influence PR, but the main factor associated with PR presence was older age at onset. PR may recur in a small proportion of patients.

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