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Impact of Maintenance Session Attendance and Early Weight Loss Goal Achievement on Weight Loss Success in a Community-Based Diabetes Prevention Program Intervention Diabetes Educ. (IF 2.375) Pub Date : 2021-06-25 Jenna M. Napoleone, Rachel G. Miller, Susan M. Devaraj, Bonny Rockette-Wagner, Vincent C. Arena, Elizabeth M. Venditti, Kaye Kramer, Elsa S. Strotmeyer, Andrea M. Kriska
Purpose The purpose of this study was to examine how maintenance session attendance and 6-month weight loss (WL) goal achievement impacted 12-month 5% WL success in older adults participating in a community-based Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) lifestyle intervention. Methods Data were combined from 2 community trials that delivered the 12-month DPP-based Group Lifestyle Balance (GLB) to overweight/obese
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Perceptions of African American Adults With Type 2 Diabetes on Family Support: Type, Quality, and Recommendations Diabetes Educ. (IF 2.375) Pub Date : 2021-06-02 Jie Hu, Lorraine C. Mion, Alai Tan, Yang Du, Mei-Wei Chang, Carla Miller, Joshua J. Joseph
Purpose The overall purpose of the study was to explore perceptions of family support in diabetes self-management among African American adults with type 2 diabetes. Methods A qualitative study using focus group methodology and individual interviews was conducted. Thirty-seven African American adults with type 2 diabetes were recruited in the Midwest, United States. Data were analyzed using qualitative
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The Relationships Between Diabetes Self-Care, Diabetes Time Management, and Diabetes Distress in Women With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Diabetes Educ. (IF 2.375) Pub Date : 2021-05-26 Lisa Summers-Gibson
Purpose The purpose of this study was to examine the relationships between and among diabetes self-care, diabetes time management, and diabetes distress in women with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Methods A descriptive correlational design with a total of 188 participants completed 3 valid and reliable instruments to measure the main study variables, the Diabetes Self-Management Questionnaire, the
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Fluctuations in Self-Reported Symptoms Predict Objective Physical Activity in Adults With Type 2 Diabetes Diabetes Educ. (IF 2.375) Pub Date : 2021-05-26 Bingqian Zhu, Pei Chen, Min Jung Kim, Xiangfang Chen, Laurie Quinn, Cynthia Fritschi
Purpose The purpose of this study was to examine the association between self-reported symptoms including fatigue and sleep disturbance with moderate-intensity physical activity among adults with type 2 diabetes. Methods This report was a secondary analysis of a cross-sectional study. Data from 53 participants with at least 6 days of repeated measures were used. Daytime physical activity and energy
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Development and Evaluation of a Prediabetes Decision Aid in Primary Care: Examining Patient-Reported Outcomes by Language Preference and Educational Attainment Diabetes Educ. (IF 2.375) Pub Date : 2021-05-17 Keerthi Bandi, Maria C. Vargas, Azucena Lopez, Kenzie A. Cameron, Ronald T. Ackermann, Loretta Mohr, Geoffrey C. Williams, Angela Fagerlin, Kate Kirley, Heather Hodge, Namratha R. Kandula, Matthew J. O’Brien
Purpose The purpose of this study was to examine the development and preliminary effectiveness of a novel Prediabetes Decision Aid on adoption of intensive lifestyle interventions (ILIs) and metformin. Little research has focused on increasing uptake of these evidence-based treatments, especially among non-English speakers and those with low educational attainment. Methods Investigators developed an
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Corrigendum to “Competencies for Diabetes Care and Education Specialists” by Ryan et al. The Diabetes Educator 46(4), pages 384-397 (August 2020) Diabetes Educ. (IF 2.375) Pub Date : 2021-04-19
The original article was published on 11 August 2020.
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Factors Affecting Adoption of a Technology-Based Tool for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support Among Adult Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in South Texas Diabetes Educ. (IF 2.375) Pub Date : 2021-04-17 Juha Baek, Sherry Lin, Jane N. Bolin, Marcia Ory, Starr Flores, Bita A. Kash
Purpose The purpose of this study is to describe a novel computerized diabetes education tool and explore factors influencing self-selection and use among primarily Hispanic patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in south Texas. Methods Study participants included 953 adult patients with type 2 diabetes enrolled in a diabetes education program between July 1, 2016, and June 30, 2017. Participants
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Predictors of Subjective Cognitive Decline Among People With Diabetes: Data From the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Diabetes Educ. (IF 2.375) Pub Date : 2021-04-15 Ya-Ching Huang, Heather E. Cuevas, Julie A. Zuñiga, Alexandra A. García
Purpose The purpose of this study was to examine the prevalence of subjective cognitive decline (SCD) and SCD-related functional limitations among people with diabetes and to identify socioeconomic and comorbidity risk factors associated with SCD. Methods This study analyzed data from the 2017 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) with background variables (race, gender, education, and
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Diabetes Self-Management Education Support Healthy Teaching Kitchen Cooking Classes Delivered Using a Telehealth Technology Diabetes Educ. (IF 2.375) Pub Date : 2021-04-15 Samantha Cross, Neal Kurmas, Cally Byrne, Mary Julius, Christopher Burant, Anne Utech, Arianna Aoun
Purpose The purpose of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) among veterans with diabetes using the Healthy Teaching Kitchen (HTK) by means of telehealth communication. Methods A retrospective chart review collected data from veterans with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) that participated in the DSMES-HTK program at 2 Veterans Affairs Northeast
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From the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists: The Role of the Diabetes Care and Education Specialist as a Champion of Technology Integration Diabetes Educ. (IF 2.375) Pub Date : 2021-03-25 Patty Scalzo
It is the position of the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists that diabetes care and education specialists should play a central role in establishing and maintaining technology-enabled care in a variety of practice settings to optimize outcomes for people with diabetes and cardiometabolic conditions. The objectives of this position statement are to outline the role of diabetes care
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A Prospective, Non-randomized Feasibility and Preliminary Efficacy Study of a Telemedicine-Enabled Co-management Intervention for Adults With Type 2 Diabetes and Moderate Anxiety and/or Depression Diabetes Educ. (IF 2.375) Pub Date : 2021-03-25 Michelle F. Magee, Stacey I. Kaltman, Mihriye Mete, Carine M. Nassar
Purpose The primary aim of this pilot study was to examine the feasibility of codelivering a mental health intervention with an evidence-based type 2 diabetes (T2DM) boot camp care management program. The preliminary impact of participation on symptom scores for depression and anxiety and A1C was also examined. Methods This was a 12-week, non-randomized pilot intervention conducted with a convenience
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Introducing The Science of Diabetes Self-Management and Care Diabetes Educ. (IF 2.375) Pub Date : 2021-03-25 James A. Fain
In 2021, the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (ADCES) celebrated the renaming of The Diabetes Educator (TDE) to The Science of Diabetes Self-Management and Care. Such a change conveys essential features for the journal’s usage within the practice and research community. For example, important features include identifying content that reflects the new vision of ADCES and the future
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Quantifying the Influence of Individual, Community, and Health System Factors on Quality of Life Among Inner-City African Americans With Type 2 Diabetes Diabetes Educ. (IF 2.375) Pub Date : 2021-02-28 Jennifer A. Campbell, Alice Yan, Renee E. Walker, Lance Weinhardt, Yang Wang, Rebekah J. Walker, Leonard E. Egede
Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine the association of individual, community, and health system factors on quality of life among inner-city African Americans with type 2 diabetes. Methods Primary data from a cross-sectional study with a community sample of 241 inner-city African Americans with type 2 diabetes were analyzed. Paper-based surveys were administered in which the SF-12 was used
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Opportunities for Interventions That Address Socioeconomic Barriers to Type 2 Diabetes Management: Patient Perspectives Diabetes Educ. (IF 2.375) Pub Date : 2021-02-28 Sarah A. Stotz, Katharine A. Ricks, Stephanie A. Eisenstat, Deborah J. Wexler, Seth A. Berkowitz
Purpose The purpose of the study was to explore patient perspectives on socioeconomic barriers related to diabetes self-management and interventions to address these barriers. Methods Focus groups (n = 8) were conducted with a diverse sample of adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D; n = 53). Researchers used a semistructured moderator guide; focus groups were audio recorded and transcribed verbatim. Researchers
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Cultural Adaptation of Health Literacy Measures: Translation Validation of the Newest Vital Sign in Arabic-Speaking Parents of Children With Type 1 Diabetes in Kuwait Diabetes Educ. (IF 2.375) Pub Date : 2021-02-28 Dalia Al-Abdulrazzaq, Abdullah Al-Taiar, Muneera Al-Haddad, Abeer Al-Tararwa, Nabeela Al-Zanati, Amna Al-Yousef, Lena Davidsson, Hessa Al-Kandari
Purpose The purpose of the study was to assess the feasibility of use and reliability of the Arabic version of the Newest Vital Sign (NVS-Ar) in parents of children with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Methods The final translated version of NVS-Ar was administered to 175 adult caregivers of children with T1D who are native Arabic speakers. The association between NVS-Ar scores for the parents/legal guardians
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An Effective Model of Diabetes Care and Education: The ADCES7 Self-Care Behaviors™ Diabetes Educ. (IF 2.375) Pub Date : 2021-02-11 Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists, Leslie Kolb
Purpose The ADCES7 Self-Care Behaviors™ (ADCES7) is a robust framework for self-management of diabetes and other related conditions, such as prediabetes and cardiometabolic diseases. It is the position of the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (ADCES) that at the cornerstone of diabetes self-management education and support, the ADCES7 is the framework for achieving behavior change
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Effect of a Primary Care-Based Diabetes Education Model on Provider Referrals and Patient Participation Diabetes Educ. (IF 2.375) Pub Date : 2021-02-11 Jodi S. Krall, Justin E. Kanter, Kristine M. Ruppert, Vincent C. Arena, Francis X. Solano, Linda M. Siminerio
Purpose The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of a primary care (PC)-based delivery model on diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) referrals and participation. Despite evidence that DSMES is a critical component of diabetes care, referrals and participation remain low. Methods PC practices were assigned to the intervention (n = 6) or usual care (n = 6). Intervention
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Herbal/Plant Remedies and Supplements Used by Hispanics/Latinxs for Diabetes: Source of Functional Foods? Diabetes Educ. (IF 2.375) Pub Date : 2021-02-11 Karen A. Amirehsani, Jie Hu, Debra C. Wallace, Thomas P. McCoy
Purpose The purpose of this study was to explore the use of herbal/plant remedies and supplements for type 2 diabetes (T2DM) among Hispanics/Latinxs in North Carolina and identify demographic and diabetes-related factors associated with use of these therapies. Methods Baseline data from a family-based diabetes intervention tailored for Hispanics/Latinxs were analyzed using descriptive statistics, bivariate
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2017 National Standards for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support Diabetes Educ. (IF 2.375) Pub Date : 2021-02-11 Joni Beck, Deborah A. Greenwood, Lori Blanton, Sandra T. Bollinger, Marcene K. Butcher, Jo Ellen Condon, Marjorie Cypress, Priscilla Faulkner, Amy Hess Fischl, Theresa Francis, Leslie E. Kolb, Jodi M. Lavin-Tompkins, Janice MacLeod, Melinda Maryniuk, Carolé Mensing, Eric A. Orzeck, David D. Pope, Jodi L. Pulizzi, Ardis A. Reed, Andrew S. Rhinehart, Linda Siminerio, Jing Wang
Purpose The purpose of this study is to review the literature for Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) to ensure the National Standards for DSMES (Standards) align with current evidence-based practices and utilization trends. Methods The 10 Standards were divided among 20 interdisciplinary workgroup members. Members searched the current research for diabetes education and support
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Correlation of Symptom Distress, Self-Efficacy, and Social Support With Problem-Solving and Glycemic Control Among Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Diabetes Educ. (IF 2.375) Pub Date : 2021-01-19 Meihua Ji, Susan M. Sereika, Jacqueline Dunbar-Jacob, Judith A. Erlen
Purpose The purpose of the study was to examine the associations of self-efficacy, social support, and symptom distress with perceived problem-solving and glycemic control among patients with type 2 diabetes. Method Using baseline data from a parent study, which examined the effect of a problem-solving-focused intervention on medication adherence among patients with type 2 diabetes, this secondary
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The Diabetes Educator (TDE): Successes, Opportunities, and Future Changes Diabetes Educ. (IF 2.375) Pub Date : 2020-12-22 James A. Fain
Publication of the December 2020 (Vol. 46, No. 6) issue of The Diabetes Educator (TDE) marks the 46th year of publication with TDE being the official journal of the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE). I would like to express my gratitude and appreciation to my predecessors (Carole Sinicki, Alice Holyoke, and James Pichert) for the many accomplishments that preceded my appointment as
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Correction to ‘Competencies for Diabetes Care and Education Specialists’ by Ryan et al. The Diabetes Educator 46(4), pages 384-397 (August 2020) Diabetes Educ. (IF 2.375) Pub Date : 2020-12-22
The original article was published on 11 August 2020.
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An Umbrella Review of Text Message Programs for Adults With Type 2 Diabetes Diabetes Educ. (IF 2.375) Pub Date : 2020-12-01 Robin Whittemore, Lauren Siverly, Dora Lendvai Wischik, Christina R. Whitehouse
Purpose The purpose of this umbrella review was to synthesize the evidence from published systematic reviews on the effectiveness of text message programs for adults with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) on glycemic management (A1C), self-management, and other clinical outcomes. The effect of directionality of the program was also explored. Methods A systematic search was conducted using multiple databases.
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“Together We Can Return to Balance”—Eastern Woodlands Native Perspectives and Type 2 Diabetes: A Qualitative Study Diabetes Educ. (IF 2.375) Pub Date : 2020-10-30 Penni Sadlon, Denise Charron-Prochownik, Susan Sullivan-Bolyai
Purpose To explore the perspectives of Eastern Woodlands Native people with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) in the context of health beliefs, T2DM disease self-management, and family and community connections. Methods A qualitative descriptive method using face-to-face or telephonic semistructured interviews was employed with Native people ages 18 years or older who have a diagnosis of T2DM (N = 12) from an
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The Healthy Eating and Living Against Noncommunicable Diseases Study: An Innovative Family-Based Intervention Diabetes Educ. (IF 2.375) Pub Date : 2020-10-30 Niyati Parekh, Gabrielle Khalife, Natalie Hellmers, Gail D’Eramo Melkus
Objective Inadequate nutrition literacy within families is a barrier for healthy dietary choices and influences chronic disease risk. This pilot study examined the feasibility of providing an in-person nutrition intervention for families at high risk of developing prediabetes or type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular risk-factors. Methods Eligible families had at least one member with a non-communicable
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Veterans’ Experiences With Diabetes: A Qualitative Analysis Diabetes Educ. (IF 2.375) Pub Date : 2020-10-26 Monica M. DiNardo, Angela D. Phares, Harleigh E. Jones, Nicole M. Beyer, Stephen J. Suss, Shauna McInnes, Keri L. Rodriguez
Purpose The purpose of the study was to explore an understanding of the psychosocial-behavioral impact of diabetes self-management among veterans with diabetes. Methods Twenty-six veterans participated in 1 of 9 focus groups that were conducted following a group diabetes self-management education class and prior to a mindfulness intervention as part of a feasibility pilot study. Discussions were guided
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Effect of Disclosure on Receiving Spousal Support in Korean Immigrants With Type 2 Diabetes Diabetes Educ. (IF 2.375) Pub Date : 2020-10-16 Sarah Choi, Joy Toyama, Mary-Lynn Brecht
Purpose The purpose of this study was to investigate factors associated with receiving diabetes spousal support in a sample of Korean immigrants with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and to test whether disclosure (culture-specific factor) is a significant predictor of spousal support receipt in this group. Methods A cross-sectional survey was conducted with a convenience sample of 136 US community-dwelling
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An Examination of Gender Differences in the National Diabetes Prevention Program’s Lifestyle Change Program Diabetes Educ. (IF 2.375) Pub Date : 2020-10-16 Matt C. Jackson, Shifan Dai, Renée A. Skeete, Michelle Owens-Gary, Michael J. Cannon, Bryce D. Smith, Rajai Jabrah, Svetlana E. Masalovich, Robin E. Soler
Purpose The purpose of the study was to examine how gender was related to enrollment and number of sessions attended in the National Diabetes Prevention Program’s Lifestyle Change Program (DPP LCP). Methods To better understand program uptake, a population of those who would be eligible for the LCP was compared to those who enrolled. Estimates of those eligible were computed using data from the National
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“Finding the Balance”: A Qualitative Study of the Experience of Nurses and Patients with Diabetes on an Insulin Pump in the Hospital Diabetes Educ. (IF 2.375) Pub Date : 2020-10-16 Ann R. Kaisen, Janet A. Parkosewich, Karen H. McAvoy, Leigh B. Bak, M. Tish Knobf
Purpose The purpose of this study was to explore experiences of hospitalized patients as they transition insulin pump self-management from home to hospital and the experience of nurses caring for them. Patients are often more knowledgeable about the pump than their nurses, which could lead to undiscovered challenges. Little is known about the hospital experience related to insulin pump therapy from
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Perspectives of Parents With Type 1 Diabetes: Role of Children in Self-Management and Support Diabetes Educ. (IF 2.375) Pub Date : 2020-10-16 Jodi Krall, Vicki S. Helgeson, Eunjin Lee Tracy, MaryJane S. Campbell, Mary Korytkowski, Cynthia A. Berg
Purpose The purpose of this study was to examine parents’ perceptions of the role children play in their type 1 diabetes (T1DM) care. Family members are a resource to support T1DM self-management, but how children are involved in their parents’ diabetes has not been well explored. Methods Parents with T1DM (n = 85) and a subset of their romantic partners (n = 55) participated in interviews during which
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Community-Based Participatory Research Interventions to Improve Diabetes Outcomes: A Systematic Review Diabetes Educ. (IF 2.375) Pub Date : 2020-10-14 Jennifer A. Campbell, Alice Yan, Leonard E. Egede
Purpose The purpose of this study was to conduct a systematic evaluation of community-based participatory research (CBPR) interventions on diabetes outcomes. Understanding of effective CBPR interventions on diabetes outcomes is limited, and findings remain unclear. Methods A reproducible search strategy was used to identify studies testing CBPR interventions to improve diabetes outcomes, including
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Preparation of the Japanese Version of the Diabetes Caregiver Activity and Support Scale and Verification of Its Reliability and Validity Diabetes Educ. (IF 2.375) Pub Date : 2020-09-30 Satoshi Ida, Ryutaro Kaneko, Kanako Imataka, Kaoru Okubo, Yoshitaka Shirakura, Kentaro Azuma, Ryoko Fujiwara, Hiroka Takahashi, Lisa J. Scarton, Kazuya Murata
Purpose The purpose of the study was to adapt and psychometrically evaluate a Japanese language version of the Diabetes Caregiver Activity and Support Scale (D-CASS-J) to be culturally relevant for people with diabetes living in Japan. Methods A Japanese translation of the original version of the D-CASS was prepared, corrected, and back-translated. Family caregivers of patients with diabetes mellitus
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Pilot Mobile Phone Intervention in Promoting Type 2 Diabetes Management in an Urban Area in Ghana: A Randomized Controlled Trial Diabetes Educ. (IF 2.375) Pub Date : 2020-09-30 Ernest Asante, Victoria Bam, Abigail Kusi-Amponsah Diji, Alberta Yemotsoo Lomotey, Agnes Owusu Boateng, Osei Sarfo-Kantanka, Eunice Oparebea Ansah, Dennis Adjei
Purpose The purpose of the study was to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of a nurse-led mobile phone call intervention on glycemic management and adherence to self-management practices among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in Ghana. Methods This was a pilot randomized controlled trial to compare diabetes care as usual to a mobile phone call intervention delivered by nurses in
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Age-Related Differences in Mood, Diabetes-Related Distress, and Functional Outcomes in Adults With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Comorbid Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Insomnia Diabetes Educ. (IF 2.375) Pub Date : 2020-09-18 Bomin Jeon, Susan M. Sereika, Judith A. Callan, Faith S. Luyster, Monica M. DiNardo, Eileen R. Chasens
Purpose The purpose of this study was to examine age-related differences in mood, diabetes-related distress, and functional outcomes in activities sensitive to impaired sleep in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and comorbid obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and insomnia. This study also evaluated the associations of age, insomnia severity, and OSA severity on outcome variables. Methods This
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Preventing Type 2 Diabetes Among Midlife Women: A Feasibility Study Comparing a Combined Sleep and Lifestyle Intervention With a Standard Lifestyle Intervention Diabetes Educ. (IF 2.375) Pub Date : 2020-08-06 Catherine A. Chesla, Caryl Gay, Laurie Bauer, Melinda Sarmiento Bender, Kathryn Lee
Purpose The purpose of this pilot study was to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and initial efficacy of adding a sleep extension intervention to a well-established diabetes prevention intervention among midlife women with short sleep duration at risk for type 2 diabetes. Methods For this 2-group comparative design, 26 women with prediabetes or metabolic syndrome and sleep duration <7 hours
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Association Between Dissatisfaction With Care and Diabetes Self-Care Behaviors, Glycemic Management, and Quality of Life of Adults With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Diabetes Educ. (IF 2.375) Pub Date : 2020-08-01 Jugal Dalal, Joni S. Williams, Rebekah J. Walker, Jennifer A. Campbell, Kimberly S. Davis, Leonard E. Egede
Purpose The purpose of the study was to examine the associations between patient dissatisfaction and diabetes outcomes among patients with type 2 diabetes. Methods Primary data from 615 adults with type 2 diabetes from 2 adult primary care clinics completed validated questionnaires. Patient dissatisfaction was measured by asking participants to what degree over the past 12 months were they very dissatisfied
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The Reference Guide to Integrate Smart Insulin Pens Into Data-Driven Diabetes Care and Education Services Diabetes Educ. (IF 2.375) Pub Date : 2020-08-01 Hope Warshaw, Diana Isaacs, Janice MacLeod
Purpose More than 7 million Americans who have diabetes use insulin therapy. The majority continue to use syringes and vials or traditional insulin pens to deliver their insulin doses. Using these tools to deliver insulin presents numerous challenges for both the person with diabetes and their clinicians. This article provides an in-depth introduction to a new category of insulin delivery devices and
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Competencies for Diabetes Care and Education Specialists Diabetes Educ. (IF 2.375) Pub Date : 2020-08-01 Donna Ryan, Sandra Drozdz Burke, Michelle L. Litchman, Lauren Bronich-Hall, Leslie Kolb, Joanne Rinker, Kirsten Yehl
Purpose Diabetes care and education specialists provide collaborative, comprehensive, and person-centered care and education to people with diabetes and cardiometabolic conditions. The implementation of the vision for the specialty has prompted the need to reexamine the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for diabetes care and education specialists in today’s dynamic health care environment
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Impact of Health Literacy on Medication Engagement Among Adults With Diabetes in the United States: A Systematic Review Diabetes Educ. (IF 2.375) Pub Date : 2020-08-01 Charles C. Chima, Aya Abdelaziz, Chisom Asuzu, Bettina M. Beech
Purpose The purpose of this systematic review is to assess evidence of a relationship between health literacy and medication engagement (formerly referred to as medication adherence) among adults with diabetes mellitus in the United States. Methods Literature searches were conducted in PubMed, Ovid Medline, CINAHL, Embase, PsycInfo, and Scopus from the inception of each database to April 2020. Studies
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Technology Integration: The Role of the Diabetes Care and Education Specialist in Practice Diabetes Educ. (IF 2.375) Pub Date : 2020-08-01 Diana Isaacs, Carla Cox, Kathy Schwab, Tamara K. Oser, Joanne Rinker, Mary Jo Mason, Deborah A. Greenwood, Anastasia Albanese-O’Neill
Purpose Technology is rapidly evolving and has become an integral component of diabetes care. People with diabetes and clinicians are harnessing a variety of technologies, including connected blood glucose meters, continuous glucose monitors, insulin pumps, automated insulin delivery systems, data-sharing platforms, telehealth, remote monitoring, and smartphone mobile applications to improve clinical
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A Framework for Optimizing Technology-Enabled Diabetes and Cardiometabolic Care and Education: The Role of the Diabetes Care and Education Specialist Diabetes Educ. (IF 2.375) Pub Date : 2020-08-01 Deborah A. Greenwood, Fran Howell, LaurieAnn Scher, Gretchen Yousef, Joanne Rinker, Kirsten Yehl, Diana Isaacs, Malinda M. Peeples
Purpose The purpose of this article is to present a framework for optimizing technology-enabled diabetes and cardiometabolic care and education using a standardized approach. This approach leverages the expertise of the diabetes care and education specialist, the multiplicity of technologies, and integration with the care team. Technology can offer increased opportunity to improve health outcomes while
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Developing the 2020 Diabetes Care & Education Specialist Competencies: A Modified Delphi Study Diabetes Educ. (IF 2.375) Pub Date : 2020-08-01 Michelle L. Litchman, Donna Ryan, Kirsten Yehl, Joanne Rinker, Sandra Drozdz Burke
Purpose The purpose of the study was to develop diabetes care and education specialty competencies that align with the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ADCES). Method A Delphi method of consensus development was used, comprising 5 survey rounds. Interprofessional diabetes specialty experts were asked to identify and rate trends and issues important to diabetes specialists on a
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Working Toward an mHealth Platform for Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes: Focus Groups With Teens, Parents, and Providers Diabetes Educ. (IF 2.375) Pub Date : 2020-08-01 Manuela Sinisterra, Katherine Patterson Kelly, Caitlin Shneider, Ashley El-Zein, Ellen Swartwout, Patricia Deyo, Randi Streisand
Purpose The purpose of the study was to explore facilitators and barriers to self-management behaviors in adolescents with type 1 diabetes (T1D) to inform the development of an mHealth platform. Methods Eight adolescents with T1D, 9 parents, and 13 health care providers participated in separate focus groups that explored teen self-management behaviors. Results Adolescents and their parents have distinct
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Challenges Experienced by Parents of Emerging Young Adults With Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus During the Transition to College Diabetes Educ. (IF 2.375) Pub Date : 2020-07-31 Michelle M. Ness, Jennifer L. Saylor, Xiaopeng Ji, Ann Bell, Barbara Habermann
Purpose The purpose of this study is to gain a deeper understanding of the challenges experienced by parents of emerging young adults (EYAs) with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) who completed their freshman or sophomore year of college. Methods Using a descriptive, qualitative design, 16 parents participated in semistructured interviews that explored factors impacting the college transition for parents
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Reliability and Validity of the Spoken Knowledge in Low Literacy in Diabetes in Measuring Diabetes Knowledge Among Hispanics With Type 2 Diabetes Diabetes Educ. (IF 2.375) Pub Date : 2020-07-16 Jie Hu, Karen A. Amirehsani, Thomas P. McCoy, Debra C. Wallace, Sheryl L. Coley, Fei Zhan
Purpose The purpose of the study was to examine the reliability and validity of the Spoken Knowledge in Low Literacy in Diabetes (SKILLD) scale in measuring diabetes knowledge among Hispanics with type 2 diabetes (T2DM). Methods A total of 111 Hispanic participants with T2DM were recruited from clinics and churches in the Southeastern US. The Spanish version of the SKILLD was used. Internal consistency
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Applying a Solution-Focused Approach to Life With Diabetes: Insights Gleaned via Twitter Diabetes Educ. (IF 2.375) Pub Date : 2020-07-16 Deborah A. Greenwood, Tami A. Ross, Elizabeth Reifsnider
Purpose The purpose of this study was to explore responses of people with diabetes (PWD) when exposed to a solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) approach. This approach focuses on solutions rather than the problems and what is desired in life rather than what will not occur. Methods Ten SFBT questions were presented for discussion during 1 hour of a Twitter chat on November 14, 2018, during a World
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Diabetes Self-management Education and Support in Adults With Type 2 Diabetes: A Consensus Report of the American Diabetes Association, the Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Academy of PAs, the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, and the American Pharmacists Association. Diabetes Educ. (IF 2.375) Pub Date : 2020-06-08 Margaret A Powers,Joan K Bardsley,Marjorie Cypress,Martha M Funnell,Dixie Harms,Amy Hess-Fischl,Beulette Hooks,Diana Isaacs,Ellen D Mandel,Melinda D Maryniuk,Anna Norton,Joanne Rinker,Linda M Siminerio,Sacha Uelmen
Diabetes is a complex and challenging disease that requires daily self-management decisions made by the person with diabetes. Diabetes self-management education and support (DSMES) addresses the comprehensive blend of clinical, educational, psychosocial, and behavioral aspects of care needed for daily self-management and provides the foundation to help all people with diabetes navigate their daily
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Health Care Transition in Type 1 Diabetes: Perspectives of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists Caring for Young Adults Diabetes Educ. (IF 2.375) Pub Date : 2020-06-01 Eveline R. Goethals, Rebecca O. La Banca, Peter W. Forbes, Gabriela H. Telo, Lori M. Laffel, Katharine C. Garvey
Purpose The purpose of the study was to describe experiences reported by diabetes care and education specialists caring for young adults with type 1 diabetes and to assess perceived deficiencies in clinical resources and barriers to care delivery. Methods A 60-item electronic survey was fielded through email to members of the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists (ADCES). Respondents
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Barriers and Facilitators of National Diabetes Prevention Program Engagement Among Women of Childbearing Age: A Qualitative Study Diabetes Educ. (IF 2.375) Pub Date : 2020-06-01 Caroline R. Harrison, Phoutdavone Phimphasone-Brady, Becky DiOrio, Silvia G. Raghuanath, Riley Bright, Natalie D. Ritchie, Katherine A. Sauder
Purpose The purpose of this study was to understand barriers and facilitators to engagement in a diabetes prevention program for young women at an urban safety-net health care system. Methods Individual semistructured interviews (N = 29) explored motivations, challenges, and successes regarding participation and suggestions for improvement among women aged 18 to 39 years who enrolled in the National
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Perceived Barriers to Type 2 Diabetes Prevention for Low-Income Women With a History of Gestational Diabetes: A Qualitative Secondary Data Analysis Diabetes Educ. (IF 2.375) Pub Date : 2020-06-01 Taniqua T. Ingol, Jennifer Kue, Elizabeth J. Conrey, Reena Oza-Frank, Mary Beth Weber, Julie K. Bower
Purpose The purpose of this qualitative study was to examine perceived barriers to adoption of lifestyle changes for type 2 diabetes prevention among a diverse group of low-income women with a history of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Methods A secondary data analysis of 10 semistructured focus group discussions was conducted. Participants were low-income African American, Hispanic, and Appalachian
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Facilitators and Barriers of Sleep in Young Adults With Type 1 Diabetes Diabetes Educ. (IF 2.375) Pub Date : 2020-05-08 Stephanie Griggs, Robin Whittemore, Nancy S. Redeker, Margaret Grey
Purpose The purpose of this study was to explore the perceived facilitators and barriers for obtaining sufficient sleep in young adults with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Methods A qualitative descriptive approach was used to generate data. In-depth semi-structured interviews with 30 young adults with T1D (66.7% female, mean age = 22.1 years) were conducted. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and coded
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In-Person and Technology-Mediated Peer Support in Diabetes Care: A Systematic Review of Reviews and Gap Analysis Diabetes Educ. (IF 2.375) Pub Date : 2020-04-23 Michelle L. Litchman, Tamara K. Oser, Lisa Hodgson, Mark Heyman, Heather R. Walker, Phyllisa Deroze, Joanne Rinker, Hope Warshaw
Purpose The purpose of this study is to report a systematic review of reviews of evidence and gaps focused on in-person and technology-mediated diabetes peer support and its impact on clinical, behavioral, and psychosocial outcomes. Methods We conducted a systematic review of reviews in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines. Reviews
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Does Diabetes Distress Influence Clinical Response to an mHealth Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support Intervention? Diabetes Educ. (IF 2.375) Pub Date : 2020-03-31 Taylor L. Clark, Linda Gallo, Johanna A. Euyoque, Athena Philis-Tsimikas, Addie Fortmann
Purpose The purpose of this study was to examine whether baseline levels of diabetes distress (DD) impacted clinical benefit from a mobile health (mHealth) diabetes self-management education and support (DSME/S) intervention (“Dulce Digital”). Methods This secondary analysis included the full sample of 126 Hispanic adults (mean age = 48.43 years, SD = 9.80) with type 2 diabetes and glycosylated hemoglobin
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A Qualitative Evaluation of Patient Experiences With Group Medical and Individual Education Appointments for Type 2 Diabetes Management in Saskatchewan, Canada Diabetes Educ. (IF 2.375) Pub Date : 2020-03-31 Anna Tataryn, Hannah Derbowka, Xinyu Shen, Emily Gage, Ester Kang, Jillian Wlock, Jessica Lieffers
Purpose The purpose of this study was to capture information on patient experiences and perspectives of group medical appointments (GMAs) and compare them to those attending individual appointments (IAs) with the diabetes education team (usual care) for managing type 2 diabetes. Methods Adults (N = 18; 61% male; 83% 50-70 years old ) with type 2 diabetes (or prediabetes) living in rural Saskatchewan
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Longitudinal Effects of an Intergenerational mHealth Program for Older Type 2 Diabetes Patients in Rural Taiwan Diabetes Educ. (IF 2.375) Pub Date : 2020-03-27 Kexin Yu, Shinyi Wu, Pey-Jiuan Lee, Du-An Wu, Hsin-Yi Hsiao, Yi-Chuan Tseng, Ying-Wei Wang, Ching-Feng Cheng, Yi-Hsuan Wang, Szu-Pei Lee, Iris Chi
Purpose The purpose of the study is to test the longitudinal efficacy of a mHealth intervention (Intergenerational Mobile Technology Opportunities Program, IMTOP) for older type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients in rural Taiwan. Few mHealth programs targeted rural older adults and the longitudinal effects are unknown. Methods Ninety-seven T2DM patients aged 55+ were recruited from an outpatient in
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Development and Psychometric Testing of the Peer-Mentor Support Scale for Parents of Children With Type 1 Diabetes and for Youths With Type 1 Diabetes Diabetes Educ. (IF 2.375) Pub Date : 2020-03-05 Susan Sullivan-Bolyai, Carol Bova, Kimberly Johnson
Purpose The purpose of this study was to develop and evaluate the psychometric properties of the Peer-Mentor Support Scale (PMSS), a measure of peer-mentor support provided to parents of children with type 1 diabetes (T1D) and to youths with T1D. Methods A multistage process was undertaken to include the following: item construction based on qualitive data from those who have experienced peer-mentor
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Engaging Underserved Community Members in Diabetes Self-Management: Evidence From the YMCA of Greater Richmond Diabetes Control Program Diabetes Educ. (IF 2.375) Pub Date : 2020-03-04 Julie Ober Allen, Jeannie B. Concha, María José Mejía Ruiz, Ashley Rapp, Joshua Montgomery, Jana Smith, Julia A. Wolfson, William Thornton, Briana Mezuk
Purpose The purpose of this study was to identify factors influencing participant engagement in a community-based diabetes self-management program (DSMP), with a focus on the needs of underserved groups (eg, racial/ethnic minorities, low income). Methods Focus groups were conducted with participants (n = 22) from the YMCA of Greater Richmond’s Diabetes Control Program, who were recruited using a purposeful
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Shared Medical Appointments: An Academic-Community Partnership to Improve Care Among Adults With Type 2 Diabetes in California Central Valley Region Diabetes Educ. (IF 2.375) Pub Date : 2020-03-02 Carolina Noya, Abbey Alkon, Elizabeth Castillo, Angel Chen Kuo, Elizabeth Gatewood
Purpose The purpose of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of ALDEA (Latinos con Diabetes en Acción), a Shared Medical Appointment (SMA) intervention, compared to usual primary care (UPC) for the treatment of adults with type 2 diabetes over a 6-month period. It was hypothesized that participants in the SMA will have greater reductions in A1C at 6 months post-intervention compared to the control
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Neighborhood Influences on Physical Activity Among Low-Income African American Adults With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Diabetes Educ. (IF 2.375) Pub Date : 2020-02-26 Soim Park, Wayne W. Zachary, Joel Gittelsohn, Charlene C. Quinn, Pamela J. Surkan
Purpose The purpose of the study was to explore the influences of the neighborhood environment on physical activity (PA) among people living with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in a community with limited resources. Methods Participants were adults with T2DM and their family members or friends who help in the management of T2DM and who were living in a low-income African American (AA) community. Health