Diabetes

Evolutionizing Diabetes Care: Mobile App-Based Teledermatology With Interprofessional Collaboration And Community Empowerment For Managing Skin Complications Of Diabetes Mellitus

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This study looks at new ways to manage skin problems caused by diabetes, such as infections and ulcers, which affect quality of life and increase healthcare costs. It focuses on using teledermatology, or remote dermatology services, along with teamwork between doctors, nurses, and community health workers. The review found that teledermatology helped patients get faster … [Read more...] about Evolutionizing Diabetes Care: Mobile App-Based Teledermatology With Interprofessional Collaboration And Community Empowerment For Managing Skin Complications Of Diabetes Mellitus

Generalizing from qualitative data a case example using critical realist thematic analysis and mechanism mapping to evaluate a community health worker-led screening program in India

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This study highlights how qualitative data and mechanism maps can improve the understanding of why health programs succeed or fail. Using a community health worker (CHW)-led gestational diabetes (GDM) screening program in Pune, India, as an example, researchers identified factors that increased screening uptake, such as CHWs' support and education efforts. However, treatment … [Read more...] about Generalizing from qualitative data a case example using critical realist thematic analysis and mechanism mapping to evaluate a community health worker-led screening program in India

Health economic evaluation alongside randomised clinical trial of a health behaviour intervention to manage type 2 diabetes in Nepal

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Managing type 2 diabetes through community-based health behavior interventions in Nepal is cost-effective. This study compared a program led by community health workers with usual care for 6 months. The intervention, including training, phone support, and peer guidance, showed better health outcomes at a low cost. It provided good value for money and had an 89.6% chance of … [Read more...] about Health economic evaluation alongside randomised clinical trial of a health behaviour intervention to manage type 2 diabetes in Nepal

Effectiveness of A Culturally Adapted Family Model of Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support among Marshallese Pacific Islanders Delivered in a Group Format in Churches

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This study tested a diabetes education program tailored for Marshallese Pacific Islanders, delivered by community health workers in churches. Over 12 weeks, participants with type 2 diabetes saw significant improvements in blood sugar levels (HbA1c) and slight weight loss (BMI). The results highlight the program's effectiveness and support using family-focused approaches to … [Read more...] about Effectiveness of A Culturally Adapted Family Model of Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support among Marshallese Pacific Islanders Delivered in a Group Format in Churches

Promotore-Led Versus Registered Nurse-Led Diabetes Self-Management Education in Mexican Americans: A Randomized Clinical Trial

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This study compared the effectiveness of a diabetes self-management program led by either registered nurses (RNs) or community health workers (promotores) for Spanish-speaking Mexican Americans with type 2 diabetes (T2DM). Both groups showed similar improvements in diabetes self-care behaviors over time, with no significant differences between them. The findings suggest that … [Read more...] about Promotore-Led Versus Registered Nurse-Led Diabetes Self-Management Education in Mexican Americans: A Randomized Clinical Trial