Measures of Adherence and Challenges in Using Glucometer Data in Youth with Type 1 Diabetes: Rethinking the Value of Self-Report
Joint Authors
Datye, Karishma A.
Patel, Niral J.
Jaser, Sarah S.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-12-21
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Purpose.
The current study compares the relative strength of associations of different adherence measures with glycemic control in adolescents with type 1 diabetes, while highlighting the challenges in using more objective measures (i.e., glucometer data).
Methods.
Adolescents with type 1 diabetes (n=149) and their caregivers completed a questionnaire measure assessing adolescents’ adherence (Self-Care Inventory (SCI)) to the diabetes regimen.
Adolescents’ glucometers were downloaded to determine average blood glucose checks per day, as an objective measure of adherence.
A measure of glycemic control (hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)) was obtained as part of adolescents’ regular clinic visits.
Results.
Adolescents’ self-reported adherence to the treatment regimen was more strongly correlated with HbA1c than caregivers’ reports of adherence.
In multivariate analyses, both adolescents’ self-report of adherence and average blood glucose checks per day (obtained via a glucometer) were significant predictors of HbA1c.
Challenges to obtaining glucometer data were identified.
Conclusions.
The findings highlight adolescents’ self-report of adherence using the SCI as a brief and meaningful measure to understand and improve adolescents’ glycemic control, particularly when glucometer data is difficult to obtain.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Datye, Karishma A.& Patel, Niral J.& Jaser, Sarah S.. 2017. Measures of Adherence and Challenges in Using Glucometer Data in Youth with Type 1 Diabetes: Rethinking the Value of Self-Report. Journal of Diabetes Research،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1173729
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Datye, Karishma A.…[et al.]. Measures of Adherence and Challenges in Using Glucometer Data in Youth with Type 1 Diabetes: Rethinking the Value of Self-Report. Journal of Diabetes Research No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1173729
American Medical Association (AMA)
Datye, Karishma A.& Patel, Niral J.& Jaser, Sarah S.. Measures of Adherence and Challenges in Using Glucometer Data in Youth with Type 1 Diabetes: Rethinking the Value of Self-Report. Journal of Diabetes Research. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1173729
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1173729