Comparison of quality of life in a group of Lebanese type 1 diabetics on insulin pump and those on multiple daily injections
Joint Authors
Farhud, Layla
Nasr Allah, Muna P.
Bayraqdar, Amani
Nur al-Din, Samar
Source
Issue
Vol. 62, Issue 1 (31 Mar. 2014), pp.22-26, 5 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2014-03-31
Country of Publication
Lebanon
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Aim : The aim of the study is to investigate the differences in the quality of life (QOL) in Lebanese youths with type 1 diabetes using continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) and those using multiple daily injections (MDI) treatment modalities.
Methods : A descriptive, cross-sectional, comparative matched design was used.
The sample included 36 adolescents and young adults on one of two treatment modalities (CSII or MDI) and matched for age, gender, and level of education.
QOL was measured with the Indiana Diabetes Quality of Life for Youth and latest HbA1C level was recorded.
Results : The CSII group had significantly lower HbA1C levels (p < 0.001), and reported better health perception (p = 0.029), more satisfaction with life (p = 0.002), less impact of the disease (p = 0.002), and fewer worries about their disease (p = 0.029), compared to the MDI group.
The overall quality of life score was also significantly better in the CSII group than in the MDI group (p = 0.001).
Conclusions : Findings suggest that CSII is associated with better glycemic control and QOL in the Lebanese youth population with type 1 diabetes.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Bayraqdar, Amani& Nur al-Din, Samar& Farhud, Layla& Nasr Allah, Muna P.. 2014. Comparison of quality of life in a group of Lebanese type 1 diabetics on insulin pump and those on multiple daily injections. Journal Médical Libanais،Vol. 62, no. 1, pp.22-26.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-372426
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Bayraqdar, Amani…[et al.]. Comparison of quality of life in a group of Lebanese type 1 diabetics on insulin pump and those on multiple daily injections. Journal Médical Libanais Vol. 62, no. 1 (2014), pp.22-26.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-372426
American Medical Association (AMA)
Bayraqdar, Amani& Nur al-Din, Samar& Farhud, Layla& Nasr Allah, Muna P.. Comparison of quality of life in a group of Lebanese type 1 diabetics on insulin pump and those on multiple daily injections. Journal Médical Libanais. 2014. Vol. 62, no. 1, pp.22-26.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-372426
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 26
Record ID
BIM-372426