BACKGROUND The primary objective of our study is to compare HgA1C to self monitoring frequency in diabetes subjects. A secondary objective is to evaluate the influence of family support and gender on glucose monitoring frequency and HgA1C. MATERIAL/METHODS We studied the glucose monitoring frequency and HgA1c outcome of 67 subjects treated with diet alone, 350 subjects treated with tablets, 1...

BACKGROUND Based on some estimation more than two million peoples in Iran are affected by Type 2 diabetes. The present study was designed to evaluate the status of diabetes control among Type 2 diabetes patients in Kurdistan, west of Iran and its associated factors. METHODS In our cross sectional study conducted in 2010, 411 Type 2 diabetes patients were randomly recruited from Sanandaj, Capi...

background: based on some estimation more than two million peoples in iran are affected by type 2 diabetes. the present study was designed to evaluate the status of diabetes control among type 2 diabetes patients in kurdistan, west of iran and its associated factors. methods: in our cross sectional study conducted in 2010, 411 type 2 diabetes patients were randomly recruited from sanandaj, capi...

Orem’s Self-Care Deficit Theory was used to inform hypotheses of associations between perceived severity of illness, working memory and self-care among adults (> 45 years of age) with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). Working memory capacity was examined as a foundational capability using Orem’s theory. Measures include the modified Diabetes Care Profile section on Health Status Composite (HSC) ...

BACKGROUND Some diabetic feet heal without complication, but others undergo amputation due to progressive wounds. This study investigates the risk factors for amputation of diabetic feet. METHODS A total of 55 patients who visited our institution from 2008 to 2012 were included in the study. The patients with abnormal fasting blood sugar levels, lower leg vascularity, and poor nutrition were ...

BACKGROUND Circulating endothelial progenitors cells (EPCs) play a critical role in neovascularization and endothelial repair. There is a growing evidence that hyperglycemia related to Diabetes Mellitus (DM) decreases EPC number and function so promoting vascular complications. AIM OF THE STUDY This study investigated whether an intensive glycemic control regimen in Type 2 DM can increase the...

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is often associated with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Successful HCV treatment may improve glycemic control and potentially induce remission of T2DM. We report a case of an obese 52-year-old woman with mixed genotype 1a/1b HCV infection with compensated cirrhosis and a 10-year history of poorly controlled T2DM on insulin therapy. Following successful therap...

Background: Applying “Roy Adaptation Model" in caring of patients with diabetes needs a context based planning using the principles of this model. But no study has been done up to now in Iranian nursing context Aim: To examine the effect of employing a care plan based on the Roy Adaptation Model on psychological adaptation in patient with type II diabetes. Methods: This clinical trial was perfo...