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Does Diabetic Ketoacidosis Increase Risk of Diabetic Nephropathy?

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Background: Studies have shown that there is increased risk of intrinsic acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) following an episode of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). An association between episodes of DKA and greater risk for future diabetic nephropathy has not previously been studied in children. This research project aims to investigate whether DKA, with its potential ability to induce lasting renal insult, incurs an increased risk of developing diabetic nephropathy.

Methods: IRB approval was obtained at two sites, the UC Davis Medical Center and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, for a retrospective study of all patients with a pediatric diagnosis of T1D who had ≥ 1 measure of microalbumin to creatinine ratio (MA:Cr) and had no history of non-diabetic renal disease. Data was collected on their history of DKA, all MA:Cr values, and diagnosis of microalbuminuria which served to reflect as our early marker...

Timing of Arterial Testing Affects Outcomes for Patients with Lower Extremity Wounds

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Patients with critical limb ischemia and concurrent wounds suffer higher rates of amputation. An ankle brachial index (ABI) is the standard practice for screening peripheral artery disease in patients. Our study goal was to determine if high risk patients who received an earlier ABI were less likely to receive an amputation later in life.

Telemedicine implementation across academic medical centers: How can we improve virtual diabetes care?

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +0000

For patients with diabetes mellitus requiring specialty care, access to routine careis essential for maintaining a high quality of life and avoiding adverse health outcomes. Telemedicine improves access to diabetes specialists and was rapidly adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic