In an article by Anderson and colleagues in this issue of Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology, the 2009 Remote Automated Laboratory System Report describes the use of a proprietary software application in 576 United States hospital benchmark subscribers, permitting blood glucose surveillance. The Program for the Treatment of the Hospitalized Diabetic Patient was initiated at Edith Wolfso...

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the prevalence of metabolic syndrome in an indigenous Brazilian population. METHODS Indigenous Brazilians aged 18-69 years from Jaguapiru Village, Dourados, MS were studied. Participants were selected by simple random sampling of 360 houses in the village. The abdominal circumference of the population was evaluated, and measurements <80 cm for females or <90 cm for males...

Paper-based batteries are an alternative to traditional batteries due to their low cost, portability, and simplicity to operate. In the present work, we demonstrate an improved and inexpensive paper-based aluminum-air battery employing KOH as the electrolyte with sufficient energy to power small devices. The dimensions of the device, electrode size, and electrolyte concentration were optimized ...

AbstrakGaya hidup sedentari biasa dikenal dengan malas gerak memiliki dampak yang sangat serius bagi kesehatan. Salah satupenyakit dapat diakibatkan dari gaya adalah diabetes mellitus ditandai tinggi kadar guladarah. Mahasiswa Keperawatan menghabiskan sebagian besar aktivitas dan waktunya duduk ataupun berbaring.Tujuan penelitian mencari hubungan antara gula darah mahasiswa keperawatan.Desain c...

The current study utilized a within-subject, experience sampling methodology (ESM) to examine the relationship between neuroticism (N) and physical symptom reports. Individuals with type 2 diabetes monitored diabetes-related symptoms, rated negative and positive affect (NA and PA), estimated their blood glucose (BG) levels, and tested their actual BG levels with a glucometer four times per day ...

The aim of this study was to describe the adherence to recommended diabetes care during the Junior Certificate, and the utilisation of available allowances for children with type 1 diabetes. Questionnaires were sent within 3 months of the examination to all adolescents and their families attending our service completing the Junior Certificate in June of 2012. Fifteen of the 25 (60%) patients/pa...