A5011130163- Diabetes Management and Research
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
- Diabetes and associated disorders
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Pancreatic function and diabetes
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Diabetes Treatment and Management
- Clinical practice guidelines implementation
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Diet and metabolism studies
- Hyperglycemia and glycemic control in critically ill and hospitalized patients
- Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention
- Retinal Diseases and Treatments
- Chronic Kidney Disease and Diabetes
- Metabolism, Diabetes, and Cancer
- Adipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Organ Donation and Transplantation
- Child and Adolescent Health
- Blood donation and transfusion practices
- Medical Education and Admissions
Swansea University
2009-2021
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2015
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
2015
University of Leeds
1996-2014
University of Wales
1996-2011
Nuffield Health
1995-2011
Morriston Hospital
2008
National Taiwan University Hospital
2003
Leeds General Infirmary
1997
St Lawrence Hospital
1995
OBJECTIVE—To determine the prevalence of painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy (PDPN) in a population-based sample and to estimate its severity impact. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS—A cross-sectional descriptive study consisting two phases: phase 1, postal survey patients with type 2 diabetes (an initial screening questionnaire including one question about pain); 2, neurological history examination using Toronto Clinical Scoring System. Subjects PDPN or mixed (PDPN nonneuropathic) pain...
To develop a patient-centred, group-based self-management programme (X-PERT), based on theories of empowerment and discovery learning, to assess the effectiveness clinical, lifestyle psychosocial outcomes.Adults with Type 2 diabetes (n = 314), living in Burnley, Pendle or Rossendale, Lancashire, UK were randomized either individual appointments (control group) 157) X-PERT Programme 157). patients invited attend six 2-h group sessions education. Outcomes assessed at baseline, 4 14 months.One...
Specific autoantibodies characterize type 1 diabetes in childhood but are also found adult-onset diabetes, even when initially non-insulin requiring, e.g., with latent autoimmune (LADA). We aimed to diabetes.
Weight at age 5 is a predictor for future health of the individual. This study examines risk factors childhood obesity with focus on ethnicity. Data from Millennium Cohort were used. 17,561 singleton children White/European (n = 15,062), Asian 1,845) or African 654) background selected. Logistic regression and likelihood ratio tests used to examine associated 5. All participants interviewed in their own homes. The main exposures examined included; Birth weight, sedentary lifestyle, family...
Latent autoimmune diabetes in adults is type 1 presenting as non-insulin dependent diabetes. One feature of the selection criteria time independent insulin treatment. We examine validity this criterion.Patients were recruited nine European centers, and clinicians reported on for initiating insulin. All patients tested GAD antibodies (GADAs) a central laboratory. examined to treatment GADA-positive six participating centers.There was intercenter variation used initiate Median 16.15 months...
Abstract Aims To review the working practices of UK diabetes specialist nurses (DSNs), specific clinical roles, and to examine changes since 2000. Methods Postal questionnaires were sent lead DSNs from all identifiable centres ( n = 361). Quantitative qualitative data collected on employment, continual professional development hospital community DSNs, Nurse Consultants Diabetes Healthcare Assistants. Results 159 (44%) returned questionnaires. 78% 76% plan deliver education sessions compared...
<h3>Aim</h3> To assess the provision of UK paediatric and adolescent diabetes services examine changes in service delivery since 2002. <h3>Method</h3> Questionnaires were sent to lead consultant from all (n=205). Questions based on National Institute for Health Clinical Excellence Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines recommendations care childhood. Results analysed using parametric non-parametric tests. <h3>Results</h3> 129 Services (63%) returned questionnaires involving 220 clinics....
Abstract Aims To examine the understanding and beliefs of people with diabetes from Bangladeshi community living in UK. Methods Structured interviews were carried out 14 invited to a peer educational programme. All on one‐to‐one basis Sylheti or English. Interviews transcribed analysed by two independent researchers. Results The majority participants did not know what caused diabetes. Knowledge management was linked controlling sugar intake number reported eating bitter foods such as gourd...
CommentThe presence of HIV in semen has been well documented,2 3 but the relation between viral load and peripheral blood CD4 counts is not a simple one.'No studies have looked at serial genital fluids during treatment for other sexually transmitted diseases, although single case report suggested that chlamydial urethritis may increase shed- ding HIV-1 semen.4Our results help explain how transmission be facilitated by concomitant diseases add further support an aggressive approach to...