Preventing Glycemic Relapse in Diabetes Care
Author Information
Author(s): Huizinga Mary Margaret, Shintani Ayumi, Michon Stephanie, Brown Anne, Wolff Kathleen, Shackleford Laurie, King Elaine Boswell, Gregory Rebecca Pratt, Davis Dianne, Stiles Renee, Gebretsadik Tebeb, Chen Kong, Rothman Russell, Pichert James W, Schlundt David, Elasy Tom A
Primary Institution: Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Hypothesis
High intensity intervention will lead to a decrease in glycemic relapse in a dose dependent fashion.
Conclusion
This study will provide insight into the important but poorly understood area of glycemic relapse prevention.
Supporting Evidence
- Diabetes self-management is critical to prevent complications.
- 40% of patients experience glycemic relapse after intensive treatment.
- Maintaining glycated hemoglobin less than 7% reduces complications.
Takeaway
This study is trying to find out how often patients with diabetes need to check in with their doctors to avoid getting worse after treatment.
Methodology
A randomized controlled trial with three groups receiving different frequencies of telephonic intervention.
Limitations
The intervention may be difficult to reproduce and the study did not compare different types of interventions.
Participant Demographics
Average age 55 years, 44% female, 20% African-American.
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