Pavel Fatulla, Ingela Ström, Christine Lingblom, Marcus Lind
{"title":"Inhibition of leukotrienes and their potential role in type 1 diabetes pathogenesis: implications for montelukast as a therapeutic agent: a case report.","authors":"Pavel Fatulla, Ingela Ström, Christine Lingblom, Marcus Lind","doi":"10.3389/fcdhc.2024.1494470","DOIUrl":"10.3389/fcdhc.2024.1494470","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Type 1 diabetes involves immune-mediated destruction of insulin-producing beta cells, with eosinophils potentially playing a significant role. Recent studies suggest that leukotriene inhibition might influence this process. This case report presents a novel observation of montelukast, a leukotriene receptor antagonist, reducing insulin requirements in a patient with Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults (LADA). A 55-year-old male with LADA experienced substantial reductions in insulin dosage when treated with montelukast for respiratory symptoms. Initially diagnosed with LADA in 2018, the patient had been on insulin therapy. Montelukast therapy, initiated due to respiratory symptoms, led to a 60.5% reduction in insulin requirements which increased upon discontinuation. A subsequent montelukast course resulted in an 87.9% insulin reduction. Although the insulin-lowering effect diminished with continued montelukast use, the patient reported reduced postprandial hyperglycemia. Blood tests indicated stable glucose levels despite reduced insulin doses.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This case suggests that montelukast may reduce insulin needs in type 1 diabetes patients, potentially through its anti-inflammatory effects on eosinophils. These findings highlight the need for further research into montelukast's role in type 1 diabetes management and its potential to preserve beta-cell function or reduce insulin dependence.</p>","PeriodicalId":73075,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in clinical diabetes and healthcare","volume":"5 ","pages":"1494470"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11693734/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142924285","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Dara Azuma, Yvette Penner, Tomoko Kaneko-Tarui, Taysir Mahmoud, Janis L Breeze, Angie Rodday, Perrie O'Tierney-Ginn, Jill L Maron
{"title":"Neonatal body composition, salivary feeding gene expression, and feeding outcomes in infants of diabetic mothers.","authors":"Dara Azuma, Yvette Penner, Tomoko Kaneko-Tarui, Taysir Mahmoud, Janis L Breeze, Angie Rodday, Perrie O'Tierney-Ginn, Jill L Maron","doi":"10.3389/fcdhc.2024.1501805","DOIUrl":"10.3389/fcdhc.2024.1501805","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Infants of diabetic mothers (IDMs) may exhibit decreased oral intake, requiring nasogastric feedings and prolonged hospitalization. The objective of this study was to explore whether saliva serves as an informative biofluid for detecting expression of hunger signaling and energy homeostasis modulator genes and to perform exploratory analyses examining expression profiles, body composition, and feeding outcomes in late preterm and term IDMs and infants born to mothers with normoglycemia during pregnancy.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In this prospective cohort pilot study, infants born at ≥ 35 weeks' gestation to mothers with gestational or type II diabetes (IDM cohort) and normoglycemic mothers (control cohort) were recruited. The presence of known hunger signaling genes: 5'AMP-activated protein kinase (<i>PRKAA2</i>) and neuropeptide Y2 receptor (<i>NPY2R</i>); adipokines: leptin <i>(LEP</i>) and adiponectin <i>(ADIPOQ)</i>; and energy homeostasis regulators: ghrelin <i>(GHRL)</i> and proopiomelanocortin <i>(POMC)</i> in neonatal saliva was determined with RT-qPCR and compared between cohorts. Body composition was assessed via skinfold measurements and compared between cohorts. Feeding outcomes were recorded. Exploratory analyses were performed examining associations between infant body composition, energy homeostasis and hunger signaling gene expression.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Twenty-three infants in the IDM cohort and 22 infants in the control cohort were recruited. <i>LEP</i> and <i>ADIPOQ</i> were not reliably detected in neonatal saliva in either cohort. <i>PRKAA2, GHRL</i> and <i>NPY2R</i> were less likely to be detected in the IDM cohort, whereas <i>POMC</i> was more likely to be detected in the IDM cohort. Infants in the IDM cohort had greater adiposity compared to infants in the normoglycemia cohort. Only 3 IDMs had documented poor feeding; no infant in the control group struggled to feed. In exploring associations between hunger signaling gene expression with energy homeostasis gene expression and body composition, the odds of detecting salivary <i>NPY2R</i> expression decreased as fat mass increased, and the odds of detecting <i>PRKAA2</i> expression increased in the presence of <i>GHRL</i> expression.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Non-invasive assessment of hunger signaling and energy homeostasis gene expression is possible through neonatal salivary analysis. This pilot study lays the foundation for a larger scale study to further investigate the link between <i>in utero</i> exposure to diabetes with body composition and regulation of appetite.</p>","PeriodicalId":73075,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in clinical diabetes and healthcare","volume":"5 ","pages":"1501805"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11693610/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142924287","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Thomas P Mullins, Linda A Gallo, H David McIntyre, Helen L Barrett
{"title":"The influence of fetal sex on antenatal maternal glucose and insulin dynamics.","authors":"Thomas P Mullins, Linda A Gallo, H David McIntyre, Helen L Barrett","doi":"10.3389/fcdhc.2024.1351317","DOIUrl":"10.3389/fcdhc.2024.1351317","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The 'Developmental Origins of Health and Disease' (DOHaD) hypothesis postulates that exposures during critical periods of development and growth, including maternal hyperglycemia, can have significant consequences for short- and long-term health in offspring. The influence of fetal status on maternal (patho)physiology is less well understood but gaining attention. Fetal sex specifically may be an independent risk factor for a range of adverse pregnancy outcomes, including increased gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) frequency with male fetuses in multi-ethnic populations. Fetal sex has been thought to modulate maternal glucose metabolism, including insulin dynamics, through complex genetic and hormonal interactions. Mechanisms have not been fully elucidated, however, but may relate to sexual dimorphism in maternal-fetal-placental interactions. We review current evidence on the potential influence of fetal sex on maternal glucose and insulin dynamics, and fetal outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":73075,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in clinical diabetes and healthcare","volume":"5 ","pages":"1351317"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11685148/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142916484","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Optimizing glycemic control in type 2 diabetes: the impact of the GLIDE program's personalized digital health intervention.","authors":"Anand Ambesange, Amit Lala Khomane, Jaymin Parikh, Devina Aswal, Mihir Gharia, Prachi Sharma, Vishva Trivedi, Twinkle Maheshwari, Astha Mishra, Bhavan Bhavsar, Vrushali Athavale","doi":"10.3389/fcdhc.2024.1494009","DOIUrl":"10.3389/fcdhc.2024.1494009","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The integration of digital health applications into type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) management presents promising opportunities for optimizing glycemic control, enhancing adherence, and improving health outcomes. MyTatva's Glycemic Lifestyle Intervention in Diabetes Empowerment (GLIDE) program, which integrates dietary and exercise regimens, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and Internet of Things (IoT) devices, potentiates this approach. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the GLIDE program's personalized, comprehensive approach in improving glycemic control over 90 days among T2DM patients.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>During the study period, 30 diabetic patients completed their GLIDE journey with expert dieticians, physiotherapists, and behavior therapists. Each patient received a personalized root cause analysis based on lifestyle assessment and disease-specific parameters. Statistical analysis was conducted using a paired t-test on the deidentified HbA1c, FBS, and PPBS data at baseline and post-intervention.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Throughout the study, 27 patients actively adhered to the GLIDE program. All the parameters showed statistically significant (p<0.05) changes post-intervention. HbA1c decreased by 11.79% from 8.43% ± 1.32 to 7.44% ± 0.64. Significant reductions were observed in PPBS (47.7%), decreasing from 260.89 mg/dL ± 36.31 to 136.27 mg/dL± 6.36, compared to FBS (31.1%), which decreased from 8.43 mg/dL± 1.32 to 7.44 mg/dL± 0.64.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The effectiveness of the GLIDE program is based on a comprehensive root cause analysis approach. The detailed analysis of the patient's clinical journey by health experts at regular intervals enables precise goal management, resulting in expected outcomes for better glycemic control. Therefore, personalized digital health plans are vital for achieving clinically significant changes.</p>","PeriodicalId":73075,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in clinical diabetes and healthcare","volume":"5 ","pages":"1494009"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11653207/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142856990","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Dan Muramuzi, Richard Mugambe, Laban Muteebwa, Ipola Patrick Albert, Lawrence Nduhukyire, Claire Nnannyanzi, Aggrey David Mukose
{"title":"Utilization of basic diabetes mellitus services among adult patients with diabetes mellitus at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital diabetes clinic, Uganda: a cross-sectional study.","authors":"Dan Muramuzi, Richard Mugambe, Laban Muteebwa, Ipola Patrick Albert, Lawrence Nduhukyire, Claire Nnannyanzi, Aggrey David Mukose","doi":"10.3389/fcdhc.2024.1290559","DOIUrl":"10.3389/fcdhc.2024.1290559","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Utilization of diabetic care services remains a challenge among adult patients in low- and middle-income countries. Optimal utilization of diabetic care services could reduce morbidity and mortality and delay the development of long-term complications. This study assessed the utilization of basic diabetic care services and associated factors among diabetes mellitus patients at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital in Western Uganda.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We enrolled 208 patients with either type 1 or 2 diabetes mellitus in a cross-sectional study between June and August 2022 at Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, Uganda. Consecutive sampling was used to select patients with diabetes mellitus who attended the diabetes clinic based on their scheduled date of appointment. Optimal utilization of basic diabetic services was defined as receiving at least three of the four core services: health education, assessment of vital signs (blood sugar, blood pressure, and body mass index), assessment of diabetic complications, and diabetic drug refills. Modified Poisson regression analysis was used to assess the determinants of utilization of basic diabetic services in STATA version 14.0.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Three-quarters of the study participants were female patients (75.0%), and the median (inter-quartile range, IQR) age was 52 (43, 56). Moreover, 62.0% [95% confidence interval (CI): 55.3-68.7] self-reported to have utilized basic diabetic care services. In the adjusted analysis, waiting longer than 120 min to receive any service [adjusted prevalence ratio (aPR) 0.46, 95% CI 0.27-0.80), being 45-54 years old (aPR 1.48, 95% CI:1.11-1.98), and being 55-60 years old (aPR, 1.38, 95% CI: 1.02 1.86)] were significantly associated with the utilization of basic diabetic care services.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Utilization of basic diabetic care services among adult patients remains sub-optimal. Age and waiting time were significantly associated with the utilization of diabetic care services. Interventions should be directed toward shortening the waiting time in service delivery at diabetes clinics.</p>","PeriodicalId":73075,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in clinical diabetes and healthcare","volume":"5 ","pages":"1290559"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-12-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11649659/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142848459","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Metabolic syndrome among type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients in Ethiopia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.","authors":"Tesfaye Getachew Charkos, Hunde Lemi, Godana Arero, Menberu Getnet","doi":"10.3389/fcdhc.2024.1437288","DOIUrl":"10.3389/fcdhc.2024.1437288","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The prevalence of metabolic syndrome among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients was inconsistent in Ethiopia. Therefore, we aimed to pool the prevalence of metabolic syndrome among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients using a systematic review and meta-analysis.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane Library databases were systematically searched for relevant articles from January 2023 to January 2024. In addition, a manual search was conducted using published articles' reference lists. The random-effects model was used to pool prevalence from individual studies. All analysis was performed using R software.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of nine articles met the inclusion criteria and were included in the analysis. The participants' average age was 59.8 ± 3.84 years old. The pooled prevalence of MetS in T2DM patients was 53% (95% CI: 47-58). A significant heterogeneity was found across the included studies (P < 0.001, I2 = 92%). Based on diagnostic criteria, the prevalence of MetS in T2DM patients was 49% (95% CI: 43-56), 57% (95% CI: 47-67), 57% (95% CI: 43-77), and 44% (95% CI: 20-58) based on IDF, NCEP-ATP II, 2009 harmonized, and WHO criteria. By gender, the prevalence of MetS in T2DM patients was 48% (95% CI: 28-68) for females and 32% (95% CI: 17-49) for males.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study found that over half of type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in Ethiopia are affected by metabolic syndrome, with a higher prevalence observed in females compared to males. The NCEP-ATP II and 2009 harmonized criteria consistently yielded similar prevalence rates of metabolic syndrome. These findings highlight the importance of educating T2DM patients on preventing and managing cardiovascular disease and its related complications.</p>","PeriodicalId":73075,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in clinical diabetes and healthcare","volume":"5 ","pages":"1437288"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11634832/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142820225","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Miodrag Janić, Viviana Maggio, Andrej Janež, Manfredi Rizzo
{"title":"Novel antidiabetic therapies in patients with peripheral artery disease: current perspective.","authors":"Miodrag Janić, Viviana Maggio, Andrej Janež, Manfredi Rizzo","doi":"10.3389/fcdhc.2024.1517265","DOIUrl":"10.3389/fcdhc.2024.1517265","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":73075,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in clinical diabetes and healthcare","volume":"5 ","pages":"1517265"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11628494/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142808750","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Editorial: Gestational diabetes: where are we and where are we going?","authors":"Federica Piani, Giovanni Tossetta","doi":"10.3389/fcdhc.2024.1518345","DOIUrl":"10.3389/fcdhc.2024.1518345","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":73075,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in clinical diabetes and healthcare","volume":"5 ","pages":"1518345"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11621081/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142803670","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Feyisa Shasho Bayisa, Teshome Demis Nimani, Samuel Demissie Darcho
{"title":"Prevalence and its associated factors of diabetic retinopathy among type 1 and type 2 diabetic patients at public hospitals in Eastern Ethiopia, 2023: a hospital-based comparative cross-sectional study.","authors":"Feyisa Shasho Bayisa, Teshome Demis Nimani, Samuel Demissie Darcho","doi":"10.3389/fcdhc.2024.1432551","DOIUrl":"10.3389/fcdhc.2024.1432551","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Diabetic retinopathy (DR) is a highly prevalent microvascular disease among diabetic patients, resulting in irreversible blindness. However, there is a dearth of evidence on diabetic retinopathy (DR) and its associated factors in eastern Ethiopia. The study aimed to determine the prevalence of diabetic retinopathy (DR) and its associated factors among type 1 and type 2 diabetic patients at public hospitals in eastern Ethiopia.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>A hospital-based comparative cross-sectional was conducted among 520 diabetic patients. Epidata software was used for data entry, and STATA version 17 was used for statistical analysis. Multivariate binary logistic regression was computed to identify factors associated with DR. The Hosmer and Lemeshow chi-square test assessed goodness of fit.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The overall prevalence of DR was 43.5%. The prevalence of diabetic retinopathy among type 1 DM was 38.5%, and the prevalence of DR among type 2 DM was 48.5%. Age >60 [AOR = 4.64 95% CI (1.60, 13.51)], being male [AOR = 4.05 95% CI (1.51, 10.97)], and having complications [AOR = 0.01 95% CI (0.003, 0.04)] were significantly associated with DR among type 1 diabetes. Having a family history of DM [AOR = 1.57 95% CI (1.76, 3.24)], poor glycemic status [AOR = 1.91 95% CI (1.56, 2.83)], and having complications [AOR = 11.07 95% CI (4.89, 25.13)] were significantly associated with DR among type 2 diabetes.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>In the current study, the prevalence of DR was 43.5%. The prevalence was higher among type 2 diabetes compared to type 1 diabetes. Factors such as poor glycemic control, older age, male sex, a family history of diabetes, and complications related to diabetes were significantly associated with DR. To minimize the impact of diabetics, it requires regular screening programs for diabetic patients, especially those with poor glycemic control and other identified risk factors.</p>","PeriodicalId":73075,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in clinical diabetes and healthcare","volume":"5 ","pages":"1432551"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11602483/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142752375","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Alison G Roberts, Alexandra S Tully, Sabrina K Binkowski, Keely R Bebbington, Megan A S Penno, Amanda J Anderson, Maria E Craig, Peter G Colman, Tony Huynh, Kelly J McGorm, Georgia Soldatos, Peter J Vuillermin, John M Wentworth, Elizabeth A Davis, Jennifer J Couper, Aveni Haynes
{"title":"Parental experiences of using continuous glucose monitoring in their young children with early-stage type 1 diabetes: a qualitative interview study.","authors":"Alison G Roberts, Alexandra S Tully, Sabrina K Binkowski, Keely R Bebbington, Megan A S Penno, Amanda J Anderson, Maria E Craig, Peter G Colman, Tony Huynh, Kelly J McGorm, Georgia Soldatos, Peter J Vuillermin, John M Wentworth, Elizabeth A Davis, Jennifer J Couper, Aveni Haynes","doi":"10.3389/fcdhc.2024.1479948","DOIUrl":"10.3389/fcdhc.2024.1479948","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>To explore parents' experiences of using continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) in their young children with early-stage type 1 diabetes, being followed in the Australian Environmental Determinants of Islet Autoimmunity (ENDIA) study.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Parents of children with persistent islet autoimmunity who enrolled in the ENDIA CGM sub-study were invited to participate in an optional interview. Semi-structured phone interviews were conducted by a single researcher using an interview guide developed by a multi-disciplinary team. Interviews were conducted following a single CGM monitoring period and prior to parents receiving feedback on their child's glycemic status. Following transcription, thematic analysis was conducted to determine common themes.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Nine parents (8 mothers, 1 father) were interviewed corresponding to ten children, with a mean (SD) age of 5.6 (2.2) years, who wore CGM for 97 (0.1)% of the time during their monitoring period. Three main themes were identified: (1) Information empowers and helps to reduce uncertainty; (2) Families' acceptance of using CGM; and (3) Involvement in research provides support and preparation for the unknown.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Parents reported a <i>p</i>ositive experience of their young child wearing blinded CGM, and the children tolerated wearing CGM very well. Parents were empowered by knowing they would receive information on their child's glucose levels and patterns and felt well supported. This study provides novel insights into parents' experiences of using CGM in very young children with early-stage type 1 diabetes.</p>","PeriodicalId":73075,"journal":{"name":"Frontiers in clinical diabetes and healthcare","volume":"5 ","pages":"1479948"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-11-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11602481/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142752368","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}