Training in flexible intensive insulin management improved glycaemic control and quality of life in type 1 diabetes

摘要

169 patients > 18 years of age with clinical features of type 1 diabetes, moderate or poor glycaemic control (glycated haemoglobin [HbA_(lc)] 7.5-12%), and duration of diabetes > 2 years without advanced complications. Exclusion criteria were inability to understand English or identify hypoglycaemia, severe psychiatric illness, and pregnancy. 136 patients (80%) completed baseline and 6 month assessments (mean age 40 y, 56% women).