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05). CIL56 molecular weight A calculated seven-item patient satisfaction sum score favored the intervention group over control subjects (

< 0.001). There were no significant changes in glycated hemoglobin (HbA

), LDL, blood pressure, and complication status. The mean number of outpatient visits over 24 months (± SD) was lower in the intervention group compared with control subjects (4.4 ± 2.8 vs. 6.3 ± 2.7;

< 0.001), while the number of telephone contacts was higher (3.1 ±3.4 vs. 2.5 ± 3.2;

< 0.001).

Patient satisfaction remained high or improved with patient-initiated on-demand use of the diabetes outpatient clinic, with no decline in the quality of diabetes care, and a reduction in the use of staff resources.

Patient satisfaction remained high or improved with patient-initiated on-demand use of the diabetes outpatient clinic, with no decline in the quality of diabetes care, and a reduction in the use of staff resources.

To examine the racial/ethnic, rural-urban, and regional variations in the trends of diabetes-related lower-extremity amputations (LEAs) among hospitalized U.S. adults from 2009 to 2017.

We used the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) (2009-2017) to identify trends in LEA rates among those primarily hospitalized for diabetes in the U.S. We conducted multivariable logistic regressions to identify individuals at risk for LEA based on race/ethnicity, census region location (North, Midwest, South, and West), and rurality of residence.

From 2009 to 2017, the rates of minor LEAs increased across all racial/ethnic, rural/urban, and census region categories. The increase in minor LEAs was driven by Native Americans (annual percent change [APC] 7.1%,

< 0.001) and Asians/Pacific Islanders (APC 7.8%,

< 0.001). Residents of non-core (APC 5.4%,

< 0.001) and large central metropolitan areas (APC 5.5%,

< 0.001) experienced the highest increases over time in minor LEA rates. Among Whites and residents of the Midwest and non-core and small metropolitan areas there was a significant increase in major LEAs. Regression findings showed that Native Americans and Hispanics were more likely to have a minor or major LEA compared with Whites. The odds of a major LEA increased with rurality and was also higher among residents of the South than among those of the Northeast. A steep decline in major-to-minor amputation ratios was observed, especially among Native Americans.

Despite increased risk of diabetes-related lower-limb amputations in underserved groups, our findings are promising when the major-to-minor amputation ratio is considered.

Despite increased risk of diabetes-related lower-limb amputations in underserved groups, our findings are promising when the major-to-minor amputation ratio is considered.

To investigate glucose variations associated with glycated hemoglobin (HbA

) in insulin-treated patients with type 2 diabetes.

Patients included in Diabetes and Lifestyle Cohort Twente (DIALECT)-2 (

= 79) were grouped into three HbA

categories low, intermediate, and high (≤53, 54-62, and ≥63 mmol/mol or ≤7, 7.1-7.8, and ≥7.9%, respectively). Blood glucose time in range (TIR), time below range (TBR), time above range (TAR), glucose variability parameters, day and night duration, and frequency of TBR and TAR episodes were determined by continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) using the FreeStyle Libre sensor and compared between HbA

categories.

CGM was performed for a median (interquartile range) of 10 (7-12) days/patient. TIR was not different for low and intermediate HbA

categories (76.8% [68.3-88.2] vs. 76.0% [72.5.0-80.1]), whereas in the low category, TBR was higher and TAR lower (7.7% [2.4-19.1] vs. 0.7% [0.3-6.1] and 8.2% [5.7-17.6] vs. 20.4% [11.6-27.0], respectively,

< 0.05). Patients in the highest HbA

category had lower TIR (52.7% [40.9-67.3]) and higher TAR (44.1% [27.8-57.0]) than the other HbA

categories (

< 0.05), but did not have less TBR during the night. All patients had more (0.06 ± 0.06/h vs. 0.03 ± 0.03/h;

= 0.002) and longer (88.0 [45.0-195.5] vs. 53.4 [34.4-82.8] minutes;

< 0.001) TBR episodes during the night than during the day.

In this study, a high HbA

did not reduce the occurrence of nocturnal hypoglycemia, and low HbA

was not associated with the highest TIR. Optimal personalization of glycemic control requires the use of newer tools, including CGM-derived parameters.

In this study, a high HbA1c did not reduce the occurrence of nocturnal hypoglycemia, and low HbA1c was not associated with the highest TIR. Optimal personalization of glycemic control requires the use of newer tools, including CGM-derived parameters.

To improve maternal and neonatal outcomes, Vietnam implemented early essential newborn care (EENC) using clinical coaching and quality improvement self-assessments in hospitals to introduce policy, practice and environmental changes. Da Nang Hospital for Women and Children began EENC with caesarean section births to inform development of national guidelines. This study compared newborn outcomes after caesarean sections pre/post-EENC introduction.

Maternity records of all live in-born hospital caesarean births and separate case records of the subpopulation admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) were reviewed pre-EENC (November 2013-October 2014) and post-EENC (November 2014-October 2015) implementation. NICU admissions and adverse outcomes on NICU admission were compared using descriptive statistics.

A total of 16 927 newborns were delivered by caesarean section 7928 (46.8%) pre-EENC and 8999 post-EENC (53.2%). Total NICU admissions decreased from 16.7% to 11.8% (relative risk 0.71; 95% CI 0 rates of exclusive breast feeding and KMC in the NICU.

Junior doctors are working in an increasingly overstretched National Health Service. In 2018, Kettering General Hospital (KGH) was awarded £60 800 of government funds to create high-quality rest facilities and improve junior doctor well-being.

An audit and survey in KGH identified the structural and functional improvements needed. From November 2019 to June 2020, £47 841.24 was spent on creating new rest facilities. On completion, a postaction review assessed how the changes impacted morale, well-being and quality of patient care.

The majority of doctors were happy with the new rest areas (60%), a majority felt that they would use the on-call room area (63%) and the renovation improved morale and well-being. There was an increased ability to take breaks. However, the majority of doctors are not exception-reporting missing breaks 79% (2019), 74% (2020).

This report recommends the maintenance of increased staffing levels and rest facilities during the recovery phase of COVID-19. The remaining £12 958.76 should be directed at sustaining the quality of KGH rest facilities.