Long-Term Glycemic Control Improvement After the Home and Self-Care Program for Patients With Type 1 Diabetes: Real-World-Based Cohort Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The prevalence of type 1 diabetes (T1D) is increasing worldwide, with a much higher proportion of adult patients. However, achieving stable glycemic control is difficult in these patients.

Objective

After periodic implementation of structured education for patients with T1D through the Home and Self-Care Program, a pilot home health care project promoted by the Korean government, we evaluated the program's effects on glycemic control.

Methods

This study was conducted from April 2020 to March 2023. We analyzed 119 participants with T1D aged >15 years. Nursing and nutrition education were provided separately up to 4 times per year, with physician consultation up to 6 times per year. A distinguishing feature of this study compared with previous ones was the pr

SUBMITTER: Koo DJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11425018 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature