The results suggest that the CGMS can be considered as a valuable tool in treating pediatric T1DM patients, however further research is needed to more accurately estimate to what extent, if any, it outperforms intensive self-monitoring of blood glucose.
The incidence for age group 0-18 yr standardized to the world population is remarkably higher in Slovenia than in the Republic of Srpska. Further follow-up and investigations are needed to explain the high difference in incidence of T1DM between the two geographically related countries.
The correlation between physical activity and sedentary life style was investigated as a determinant of the body mass index in children and adolescents in Banjaluka region. The study involved 1204 children and adolescents, 6-17 years old, 578 boys, 626 girls. BMI was calculated from their height and weight using standard formula. Each child, together with their parents answered the questions considering their level of involvement in physical versus sedentary activities. Physical activity was defined as involvement in sports activities, while sedentary life style was defined as time spent on computer, games,video, and TV. The prevalence of overweight and obesity were 12.2% and 6.1% in our study group. Increased physical activity showed strong positive correlation with normal, lower BMI in boys (p<0.05), and girls (p<0.001). Sedentary lifestyle, prolonged TV watching was strongly associated with increased BMI only in girls (p<0.05). However, computer use for 2 hours/day was strongly associated with increased BMI (p<0.05) only in boys, although computer use for more than 3 hours/day was associated with lower BMI in boys. Physical activity and sedentary lifestyle are significant determinants of BMI and risk factors in developing overweight and obesity in childhood, as shown in our study.
Background/Aim. The Professional System of Continuous Glucose Monitoring, the iPro?2 CGM System (Medtronic) is designed to be worn together with a glucose sensor with an electrode inserted into the subcutaneous tissue, up to 7 days, without insight into the current level of glycemia. After reading data from the iPro?2 device, a realistic picture of the glycemia movement during the period of wearing the device is obtained. The aim of the study was to examine whether objective measurement information collected through the use of professional continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) contribute to improved metabolic control in children with type 1 diabetes mellitus who are on the multiple daily insulin injections (MDI). Methods. The study was conducted on 24 patients (14 girls) aged 5 to 18 years, with an average age 12 ? 3.3 years, in the period from June to December 2016 in the Clinic of Pediatrics, University Clinical Center of the Republic of Srpska in Banja Luka. Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) was measured in the laboratory at the start of the trial and 3 months afterwards in order to determine the effect of wearing professional iPro?2 on metabolic control, and then three months later, to test for the long-lasting effects in the absence of iPro?2 monitoring. Results. The initial HbA1c was 7.78 ? 1.17% (min: 5.50%; max: 10.00%). After 3 months, HbA1c showed a statistically significant decrease to 7.34 ? 0.84% (min: 5.60%, max: 8.90%). At the six-month follow-up visit, without implementing professional CGM in the meantime, a significant increase in HbA1c was reached, with the average value of 7.68% ? 0.83% (min: 5.50%, max: 9.10%). Conclusion. This study shows that carrying a professional CGM for 7 days per month, 3 months continuously is associated with certain improvement of metabolic control in children with diabetes who are on MDI without increasing risks of hypoglicemia.
The prevalence of overweight and obesity in children's population in the Banjaluka region is 12.2% and 6.1%, respectively. There is a positive correlation of overweight and obesity in children with parental overweight and obesity, as well as older age, and parental higher educational level.
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