Douaa Ahmed El Derwi
Saudi Arabia
Research Article
The Impact of Self Blood Glucose Monitoring and Insulin Regimen on Glycemic Control among Children and Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Author(s): Abdulmoein E Al-Agha, Shireen A Samargandy, Ihab Abd elhameed Ahmed and Douaa Ahmed El DerwiAbdulmoein E Al-Agha, Shireen A Samargandy, Ihab Abd elhameed Ahmed and Douaa Ahmed El Derwi
Background: Type 1 diabetes (T1DM) is a chronic metabolic disorder. Factors affecting glycemic control including insulin regimen and glucose monitoring are important aspects in management of this disease. Objective: We aimed to investigate the relationship between glycemic control measured as glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) with self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) and insulin regimen in children and adolescents with T1DM. Methods: A cross-sectional questionnaire-based study looking into SMBG and insulin regimens among children and adolescents diagnosed with T1DM in King Abdulaziz University Hospital. Results: The study population was composed of (n=230) patients. The mean level of HbA1c was 8.79. 2.58%. The majority of patients (98.6%) were on intensive insulin therapy. Most frequently used (84.5%) type of insulin regimen was the intermediate plus short acting insulin. Statistical.. View More»
