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Heart rate-corrected QT interval: a novel diagnostic biomarker for diabetic peripheral neuropathy - PubMed

Heart rate-corrected QT interval: a novel diagnostic biomarker for diabetic peripheral neuropathy - PubMed

Source : https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34932277/

doi: 10.1111/jdi.13738. Online ahead of print. 1 Department of Endocrinology, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China. 2 Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China. 3 Department...


Conclusions: QTc interval with 428.5ms has more reliable diagnostic utility for DPN than nerve conduction velocity, and prolonged QTc interval is closely associated with increased risk of DPN.


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The iHealth-T2D study, prevention of type 2 diabetes amongst South Asians with central obesity and prediabetes: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial - Trials

The iHealth-T2D study, prevention of type 2 diabetes amongst South Asians with central obesity and prediabetes: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial - Trials

Source : https://trialsjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13063-021-05803-7

Background People from South Asia are at increased risk of type 2 diabetes (T2D). There is an urgent need to develop approaches for the prevention of T2D in South Asians...


Conclusion: The iHealth-T2D study will advance understanding of strategies for the prevention of diabetes amongst South Asians, use approaches for screening and intervention that are adapted for low-resource settings. Our study will thus inform the implementation of strategies for improving the health and well-being of this major global ethnic...

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Share your experience on determining patients' A1C goals

There are multiple factors that weigh in to A1C goals based on patients age, co-morbidities, duration of diabetes, etc.



When deciding to add another medication or switch, what A1C target do you aim for and how does that vary, if at all, depending on various patient characteristics such as:





  • diabetes duration



  • comorbidities



  • age



  • risk of hypoglycemia



  • patient preference



  • other factors?





What percentage of your patients have an A1C goal of 7% or lower?



 



 


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Share your experience on determining patients' A1C goals

There are multiple factors that weigh in to A1C goals based on patients age, co-morbidities, duration of diabetes, etc.

When deciding to add another medication or switch, what A1C target do you aim for and how does that vary, if at all, depending on various patient characteristics such as:


  • diabetes duration

  • comorbidities

  • age

  • risk of hypoglycemia

  • patient preference

  • other factors?


What percentage of your patients have an A1C goal of 7% or lower?

 

 

  • 4yr
    The goal A1c is based on an individualized approach. If you have a young woman who is pregnant with diabetes, the goal A1c is very strict at 6.0. Generally, my goal Show More
  • 4yr
    I work as a consultant in longterm care and The majority of my patients are DM2 and over age 75. Since an HGA1C of 7 equates to an average Show More

Show More Comments

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Share your experience on determining patients' A1C goals

There are multiple factors that weigh in to A1C goals based on patients age, co-morbidities, duration of diabetes, etc.



When deciding to add another medication or switch, what A1C target do you aim for and how does that vary, if at all, depending on various patient characteristics such as:





  • diabetes duration



  • comorbidities



  • age



  • risk of hypoglycemia



  • patient preference



  • other factors?





What percentage of your patients have an A1C goal of 7% or lower?



 



 


  • 4yr
    The goal A1c is based on an individualized approach. If you have a young woman who is pregnant with diabetes, the goal A1c is very strict at 6.0. Generally, my goal Show More
  • 4yr
    I work as a consultant in longterm care and The majority of my patients are DM2 and over age 75. Since an HGA1C of 7 equates to an average Show More

Show More Comments