Search for dissertations about: "HbA1c"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 164 swedish dissertations containing the word HbA1c.

  2. 21. Cardiovaskular risk factors and complications in type 1 and type 2 diabetes

    Author : Katarina Eeg-Olofsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Diabetes; Cardiovascular diseases; Epidemiology;

    Abstract : Patients with diabetes have increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and mortality compared to the general population. The aim of this work was to describe the clinical characteristics and risk factors in patients with type 1 diabetes, and also to investigate the association between glycaemic control and CVD in type 1 and type 2 diabetes, and to analyse the association between BMI, overweight and obesity, and CVD in type 2 diabetes. READ MORE

  4. 22. Differences in glycemic control in type 1 diabetes children and adolescents : in a national and international perspective and the effect on microvascular complications in young adults

    Author : Johan Anderzén; Ulf Samuelsson; Lena Hanberger; Karin Åkesson; Carina Sparud Lundin; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : This thesis focuses on glycemic control measured as HbA1c in type 1 diabetes (T1D) patients during childhood and especially during adolescence, both in a Swedish and an international context, and relates the glycemic control to the risk of complications in young adults.  In studies I and II, the Swedish Pediatric Diabetes Quality Register (SWEDIABKIDS) and the Swedish National Diabetes Register (NDR) were used. READ MORE

  5. 23. Early diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy by mass examinations in primary health care

    Author : Lars B Bäcklund; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : amaurosis - amine oxidase copper-containing - benzylamine - blindness - diabetes mellitus complications - diabetic retinopathy - Estonia - HbA1c - he services - services research - hemoglobin A; glycosylated - incidence - mass screening - methylamine - photo graphy - physicians; family - prevalence - population - primary health care - prospective studies - registries - rehabilitation centers - semicarbazide-sensitive amine oxidase SSAO -Sweden - vascular adhesion protein- I - vision screening - vision; subnormal - visual acuity;

    Abstract : The general objective of this thesis was to describe a system for fundus photography for early diagnosis of diabetic retinopathy, performed by mobile teams visiting primary health care centres in Stockholm County. Large-scale implementation showed this method to be feasible, acceptable, and popular. READ MORE

  6. 24. 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

  7. 25. Experiences of living with type 1 diabetes and improving psychological flexibility through an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) intervention

    Author : Ingrid Wijk; Unn-Britt Johansson; Susanne Amsberg; Therese Anderbro; Eva Toft; Sven Alfonsson; Sophiahemmet Högskola; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Background: Impaired psychological health in type 1 diabetes is prevalent and associated with elevated glycaemic outcomes. International evidence-based guidelines have defined glycaemic treatment targets to prevent acute and long-term complications. READ MORE