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View article: Associations of modifiable preconception, pregnancy and postpartum factors with health outcomes for women with type 2 diabetes and their children: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of observational studies
Associations of modifiable preconception, pregnancy and postpartum factors with health outcomes for women with type 2 diabetes and their children: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of observational studies Open
Aim Type 2 diabetes (T2D) in pregnancy is increasingly common and associated with suboptimal outcomes for these women and their children. We aimed to synthesize observational evidence on associations of modifiable preconception, pregnancy …
View article: Experiences of women with type 2 diabetes during the pre‐pregnancy, pregnancy and postpartum periods: A systematic review of qualitative studies
Experiences of women with type 2 diabetes during the pre‐pregnancy, pregnancy and postpartum periods: A systematic review of qualitative studies Open
Aim To explore the experiences of women with type 2 diabetes prior to, during and after pregnancy. Methods Six databases were systematically searched in September 2023. Qualitative studies involving women of childbearing age living with ty…
View article: Supporting women with diabetes experiencing menopause: A workshop to co‐design research recommendations for improving the understanding of and support for women with diabetes experiencing menopause
Supporting women with diabetes experiencing menopause: A workshop to co‐design research recommendations for improving the understanding of and support for women with diabetes experiencing menopause Open
Aims Based on direct feedback on the challenges faced by women with diabetes navigating menopause, the Diabetes Research Steering Groups (DRSGs), organised by Diabetes UK, conducted a workshop aimed at outlining key research priorities in …
View article: Healthcare professionals’ perceptions of barriers and facilitators to postpartum diabetes screening participation in women with gestational diabetes mellitus in China: A qualitative study
Healthcare professionals’ perceptions of barriers and facilitators to postpartum diabetes screening participation in women with gestational diabetes mellitus in China: A qualitative study Open
HCPs have a vital role in improving patient education, postpartum follow-up and support after GDM to reduce long-term health risks. Strengthening HCP training in communication with women and improving continuity and integration of care cou…
View article: Barriers and facilitators to attending postpartum diabetes screening among women with previous gestational diabetes in China: A qualitative analysis
Barriers and facilitators to attending postpartum diabetes screening among women with previous gestational diabetes in China: A qualitative analysis Open
Introduction Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a common complication of pregnancy associated with a higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2DM) in the future. Postpartum diabetes screening is important to identify glucose intoler…
View article: The long-term general practice healthcare of women with a history of gestational diabetes: A Scoping Review Protocol
The long-term general practice healthcare of women with a history of gestational diabetes: A Scoping Review Protocol Open
Introduction Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is a hyperglycaemic condition diagnosed during pregnancy. GDM is strongly associated with future development of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Lifestyle and pharmacological inte…
View article: Medication prescribing and pregnancy-related risk factors for women with type 2 diabetes of reproductive age within primary care: a cross-sectional investigation for the PREPARED study
Medication prescribing and pregnancy-related risk factors for women with type 2 diabetes of reproductive age within primary care: a cross-sectional investigation for the PREPARED study Open
Introduction Women with type 2 diabetes are at risk of commencing pregnancy while using medications that are either not recommended for pregnancy or with known teratogenicity, which may contribute to adverse pregnancy outcomes. In this stu…
View article: The long-term general practice healthcare of women with a history of gestational diabetes: A Scoping Review Protocol
The long-term general practice healthcare of women with a history of gestational diabetes: A Scoping Review Protocol Open
Introduction Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM) is a hyperglycaemic condition diagnosed during pregnancy. GDM is strongly associated with future development of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Lifestyle and pharmacological int…
View article: Interventions in women with type 2 diabetes mellitus in the pre‐pregnancy, pregnancy and postpartum periods to optimise care and health outcomes: A systematic review
Interventions in women with type 2 diabetes mellitus in the pre‐pregnancy, pregnancy and postpartum periods to optimise care and health outcomes: A systematic review Open
Aims Type 2 diabetes is a chronic condition affecting increasing numbers of women of reproductive age. Recent UK data show more severe adverse offspring outcomes (stillbirth, neonatal death) than in infants of those with Type 1 diabetes. T…
View article: Qualitative study exploring the experiences of sexual dysfunction in premenopausal women with type 1 diabetes
Qualitative study exploring the experiences of sexual dysfunction in premenopausal women with type 1 diabetes Open
Aims To explore the sexual experiences and interactions of women with type 1 diabetes to explicate an understanding of the impact of diabetes on women's sexual function. The study was conducted as part of a wider project to develop a patie…
View article: The experiences of professional footcare among adults living with type 2 diabetes in Switzerland: a qualitative study
The experiences of professional footcare among adults living with type 2 diabetes in Switzerland: a qualitative study Open
Background: Foot ulceration is a common complication of type 2 diabetes, which can lead to amputations and earlier mortality. National footcare guidelines recommend routine foot surveillance, preventative self-management patient education …
View article: Type 1 diabetes and menopause, what women would like to know: a public and patient involvement exercise
Type 1 diabetes and menopause, what women would like to know: a public and patient involvement exercise Open
Introduction: Managing the impacts of the menopause can be a tedious experience for many women, and when coupled with diabetes, the challenges are multiplied. Literature searches confirm a dearth of information and support to help women wi…
View article: A qualitative study exploring partner involvement in the management of gestational diabetes mellitus: The experiences of women and partners
A qualitative study exploring partner involvement in the management of gestational diabetes mellitus: The experiences of women and partners Open
Aims The aims of the study were to explore the experiences of women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and their partners and examine the factors influencing partner involvement in GDM management, seeking to inform a targeted couple‐…
View article: Interventions to increase the uptake of postpartum diabetes screening among women with previous gestational diabetes: a systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis
Interventions to increase the uptake of postpartum diabetes screening among women with previous gestational diabetes: a systematic review and Bayesian network meta-analysis Open
The presented evidence suggests that antenatal patient education delivered in groups and offering more flexible screening methods were associated with the greatest increase in attendance. The multimodal interventions and reminders could st…
View article: Which diabetes specific patient reported outcomes should be measured in routine care? A systematic review to inform a core outcome set for adults with Type 1 and 2 diabetes mellitus: The European Health Outcomes Observatory (H2O) programme
Which diabetes specific patient reported outcomes should be measured in routine care? A systematic review to inform a core outcome set for adults with Type 1 and 2 diabetes mellitus: The European Health Outcomes Observatory (H2O) programme Open
The review offers evidence to guide clinical application. Integrated measurement of these outcomes in care settings holds enormous potential to improve provision of care and outcomes in diabetes.
View article: Prevalence and associated factors of sexual dysfunction in premenopausal women with type 1 diabetes: A systematic review and meta‐analysis
Prevalence and associated factors of sexual dysfunction in premenopausal women with type 1 diabetes: A systematic review and meta‐analysis Open
Background Sexual dysfunction (SD) in women with diabetes is a multifaceted complication driven by hormonal, neuropathic and psychosocial factors. It has been reported that the prevalence of SD is higher in women with type 1 diabetes compa…
View article: Interventions to enhance pre‐pregnancy care for women with type 2 diabetes: A systematic review of the literature
Interventions to enhance pre‐pregnancy care for women with type 2 diabetes: A systematic review of the literature Open
Aims The aim of the study was to examine the content and impact of interventions that have been used to increase the uptake of pre‐pregnancy care for women with type 2 diabetes, and their impact on maternal and fetal outcomes. Methods A sy…
View article: Which patient reported outcomes should be measured in routine diabetes care? A systematic review to inform an international core outcome set for diabetes care
Which patient reported outcomes should be measured in routine diabetes care? A systematic review to inform an international core outcome set for diabetes care Open
Pre-print of a systematic literature review to identify candidate patient reported outcomes with potential to inform individual patient care and service development for inclusion in a digital outcome set to be collected in routine diabetes…
View article: Which patient reported outcomes should be measured in routine diabetes care? A systematic review to inform an international core outcome set for diabetes care
Which patient reported outcomes should be measured in routine diabetes care? A systematic review to inform an international core outcome set for diabetes care Open
Pre-print of a systematic literature review to identify candidate patient reported outcomes with potential to inform individual patient care and service development for inclusion in a digital outcome set to be collected in routine diabetes…
View article: Which patient reported outcomes should be measured in routine diabetes care? A systematic review to inform an international core outcome set for diabetes care
Which patient reported outcomes should be measured in routine diabetes care? A systematic review to inform an international core outcome set for diabetes care Open
Pre-print of a systematic literature review to identify candidate patient reported outcomes with potential to inform individual patient care and service development for inclusion in a digital outcome set to be collected in routine diabetes…
View article: Which patient reported outcomes should be measured in routine diabetes care? A systematic review to inform an international core outcome set for diabetes care
Which patient reported outcomes should be measured in routine diabetes care? A systematic review to inform an international core outcome set for diabetes care Open
Pre-print of a systematic literature review to identify candidate patient reported outcomes with potential to inform individual patient care and service development for inclusion in a digital outcome set to be collected in routine diabetes…
View article: Which patient reported outcomes should be measured in routine diabetes care? A systematic review to inform an international core outcome set for diabetes care
Which patient reported outcomes should be measured in routine diabetes care? A systematic review to inform an international core outcome set for diabetes care Open
Pre-print of a systematic literature review to identify candidate patient reported outcomes with potential to inform individual patient care and service development for inclusion in a digital outcome set to be collected in routine diabetes…
View article: Which patient reported outcomes should be measured in routine diabetes care? A systematic review to inform an international core outcome set for diabetes care
Which patient reported outcomes should be measured in routine diabetes care? A systematic review to inform an international core outcome set for diabetes care Open
Pre-print of a systematic literature review to identify candidate patient reported outcomes with potential to inform individual patient care and service development for inclusion in a digital outcome set to be collected in routine diabetes…
View article: Which patient reported outcomes should be measured in routine diabetes care? A systematic review to inform an international core outcome set for diabetes care
Which patient reported outcomes should be measured in routine diabetes care? A systematic review to inform an international core outcome set for diabetes care Open
Pre-print of a systematic literature review to identify candidate patient reported outcomes with potential to inform individual patient care and service development for inclusion in a digital outcome set to be collected in routine diabetes…
View article: The gestational diabetes future diabetes prevention study (GODDESS): A partially randomised feasibility controlled trial
The gestational diabetes future diabetes prevention study (GODDESS): A partially randomised feasibility controlled trial Open
Objectives To assess the feasibility of an ante- and post-natal lifestyle intervention for women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) to reduce type 2 diabetes risk. Design A partially randomised patient preference feasibility trial. S…
View article: ‘No one ever asks about something that actually is relevant to my life’: A qualitative study of diabetes and diabetes care experiences of young women with type 2 diabetes during their reproductive years
‘No one ever asks about something that actually is relevant to my life’: A qualitative study of diabetes and diabetes care experiences of young women with type 2 diabetes during their reproductive years Open
Aim To understand the health needs, experiences, and views of women with type 2 diabetes in relation to diabetes, reproductive health experiences, and general wellbeing. Method A qualitative study using semi‐structured interviews. Thirty‐s…
View article: Pre‐pregnancy health of women with pre‐existing diabetes or previous gestational diabetes: Analysis of pregnancy risk factors and behavioural data from a digital tool
Pre‐pregnancy health of women with pre‐existing diabetes or previous gestational diabetes: Analysis of pregnancy risk factors and behavioural data from a digital tool Open
Aims To examine health behaviours and risk factors in women with pre‐existing diabetes or previous gestational diabetes mellitus who are planning pregnancy. Methods Health behaviour, risk factor and demographic data obtained from a digital…
View article: A preliminary evaluation of a novel education model for young people with Type 1 diabetes: the Youth Empowerment Skills programme
A preliminary evaluation of a novel education model for young people with Type 1 diabetes: the Youth Empowerment Skills programme Open
Background: Adolescence is a challenging time for young people with Type 1 diabetes, associated with worsening glycaemia and disengagement with care. To improve support, we co-designed with young people a novel psychosocially modelled prog…
View article: The perceived effects of <scp>COVID</scp>‐19 while living with a chronic illness
The perceived effects of <span>COVID</span>‐19 while living with a chronic illness Open
Introduction A diagnosis of chronic illness posed a serious threat to people during the recent COVID‐19 pandemic. People with chronic illnesses were faced with increased mortality and reduced access to healthcare. Self‐care is the process …