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ArticleHealth science reports2021

Beneficial effects on body weight of group vs individual care in adults with type 1 diabetes on advanced technologies.

Luca Franco, Lutgarda Bozzetto, Raffaele De Angelis, Ilaria Calabrese, Luisa Cavagnuolo, Tiziana Gasparro, Gabriele Riccardi, Angela Albarosa Rivellese, Giovanni Annuzzi

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Luca FrancoDepartment of Clinical Medicine and Surgery Federico II University Naples Italy.
Lutgarda BozzettoDepartment of Clinical Medicine and Surgery Federico II University Naples Italy.
Raffaele De AngelisDepartment of Clinical Medicine and Surgery Federico II University Naples Italy.
Ilaria CalabreseDepartment of Clinical Medicine and Surgery Federico II University Naples Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4222-4665
Luisa CavagnuoloDepartment of Clinical Medicine and Surgery Federico II University Naples Italy.
Tiziana GasparroDepartment of Clinical Medicine and Surgery Federico II University Naples Italy.
Gabriele RiccardiDepartment of Clinical Medicine and Surgery Federico II University Naples Italy.
Angela Albarosa RivelleseDepartment of Clinical Medicine and Surgery Federico II University Naples Italy.
Giovanni AnnuzziDepartment of Clinical Medicine and Surgery Federico II University Naples Italy.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9324-6047
Federico II University Hospital · IT

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

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aimsOutpatient group visits in diabetes care have several potential advantages and can be simplified by the new technologies. The aim of this study was to assess feasibility and effectiveness of group visits vs individual visits in adults with type 1 diabetes on insulin pump therapy (continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion, CSII) and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM).

methodsOutpatient setting for group visits (2-hour duration, quarterly, 6-8 patients) was the projection on giant screen of each patient's CGM and insulin pump data, with interactive discussion moderated by a diabetologist. Anthropometric measures and glycemic control (HbA1c) were assessed before and after a mean observation period of 4.4 ± 1.2 years (mean ± standard deviation, M ± SD) in CSII patients followed by group visits (GROUP) or individual visits (INDIVIDUAL) between 2013 and 2019.

resultsAt the beginning of the observation, GROUP and INDIVIDUAL cohorts were strictly matched for gender (M/F = 37/35 and 37/35), age, diabetes duration, body mass index (BMI), CSII duration, and HbA1c level. HbA1c levels did not change significantly between beginning and end of observation in either cohort (GROUP 7.54 ± 0.80% and 7.60 ± 0.79%,

conclusionsGroup care is feasible in adult patients with type 1 diabetes using new technologies. Group visits can be beneficial in inducing lifestyle changes, as indicated by the favorable effects observed on body weight trend.

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body weightCGMCSIIgroup careHbA1ctype 1 diabetes

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