Pasienter med dårlig regulert diabetes : en deskriptiv studie av en gruppe pasienter ved endokrinologisk/nefrologisk poliklinikk ved Akershus Universitetssykehus
Year: 2009
Type: dissertation
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: ABSTRACT\n\nObjective: \nTo characterize a group of poorly controlled diabetes mellitus patients. \n\nMethods: \nA cohort of 43 diabetic patients with poor glycemic control (HbA1c > 12%) was identified and categorized based upon information given in their medical records. A control group of 43 was generated from the group of diabetic patients at Ahus who had an HbA1c < 8%. \n\nResults: \nThere were few differences between the group of poorly controlled diabetes mellitus patients and the control group. The control group was significantly older than the poorly controlled group and there were more patients with nephropathy. The poorly controlled group had a higher frequency of psychiatric problems and had shorter time intervals between their appointments at the clinic. \n\nConclusion: \nIn this study we found that even though poorly controlled diabetes mellitus patients are not a homogenous group, a few characteristics stood out. The poorly regulated group had more psychiatric problems, they were younger than the control group and they had fewer complications in the form of nephropathy. The importance of glycemic control is well-documented and it seems especially important for newly diagnosed and younger patients. For patients with previous cardiovascular events or strong cardiovascular risk factors one might accept less strict control.
Author: Hanne Anita Johnsen
Language: Norwegian Nynorsk
Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2403158559