Search for dissertations about: "haemoglobin A1c"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 swedish dissertations containing the words haemoglobin A1c.

  2. 1. Preventing complications in bariatric surgery

    Author : Erik Stenberg; Ingmar Näslund; Eva Szabo; Ralph Peterli; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; postoperative complications; bariatric surgery; morbid obesity; risk factor; randomised clinical trial; haemoglobin A1c; prevention; Surgery; Kirurgi;

    Abstract : Obesity is a major public health problem. Bariatric surgery is currently the only available treatment that offers sufficient weight-loss and metabolic benefits over time. Although bariatric surgery is considered safe now, serious complications still occur. READ MORE

  4. 2. Experiences of diabetes care - patients' and nurses' perspectives

    Author : Åsa Hörnsten; Berit Lundman; Herbert Sandström; Barbara Paterson; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Nursing; diabetes type 2; hemoglobin A1c; Primary health care; clinical encounters; group sessions; intervention; professional perspective; patient perspective; narratives; qualitative content analysis; Omvårdnad; Nursing; Omvårdnad; omvårdnadsforskning med medicinsk inriktning; Caring Sciences;

    Abstract : Background: In order to provide good diabetes care it is important for the health care professionals to share patients’ personal understanding of living with diabetes, which differs from a professional understanding of the illness. Patients’ beliefs about health, illness, control and cure are predictive of the outcome of lifestyle changes and pharmacological treatment. READ MORE

  5. 3. Illness integration, self-management and patient-centred support in type 2 diabetes

    Author : Lena Jutterström; Åsa Hörnsten; Ulf Isaksson; Herbert Sandström; Unn-Britt Johansson; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Type 2 diabetes; illness integration; turning points; self-management; patient-centredness; diabetes care; primary health care; intervention; randomised controlled study; omvårdnadsforskning med medicinsk inriktning; Caring Sciences;

    Abstract : Background: Type 2 diabetes is a serious disease that is increasing globally. The focus of diabetes care has been to prevent diabetes related complications and thereby reduce mortality. An older population, the disease progression and decreased ability to perform self-management activities increases the risk for complications. READ MORE

  6. 4. Epidemiological aspects of type 1 diabetes : early life origins, childhood comorbidities, and adult outcomes

    Author : Awad I. Smew; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease, often with onset during childhood, that requires lifelong insulin therapy due to the loss of pancreatic beta-cells. Several aspects of type 1 diabetes epidemiology remained to be explored and were the focus of this thesis. READ MORE

  7. 5. Chronic dysglycaemia and diabetes type : impact in critical illness and sepsis

    Author : Anca Cristina Balintescu; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Diabetes is a common disease in the general population. Higher susceptibility to infection and increased morbidity can lead to severe illness and intensive care unit (ICU) admission. READ MORE