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Passanisi S, Salzano G, Bombaci B, Minuto N, Bassi M, Bonfanti R, Scialabba F, Mozzillo E, Di Candia F, Monti S, Graziani V, Maffeis C, Piona CA, Arnaldi C, Tosini D, Felappi B, Roppolo R, Zanfardino A, Delvecchio M, Lo Presti D, Calzi E, Ripoli C, Franceschi R, Reinstadler P, Rabbone I, Maltoni G, Alibrandi A, Zucchini S, Marigliano M, Lombardo F. Sustained Effectiveness of an Advanced Hybrid Closed-Loop System in a Cohort of Children and Adolescents With Type 1 Diabetes: A 1-Year Real-World Study. Diabetes Care 2024; 47:1084-1091. [PMID: 38626260 DOI: 10.2337/dc23-2311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2023] [Accepted: 03/28/2024] [Indexed: 04/18/2024]
Abstract
OBJECTIVE To investigate glucose metrics and identify potential predictors of the achievement of glycemic outcomes in children and adolescents during their first 12 months of MiniMed 780G use. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS This multicenter, longitudinal, real-world study recruited 368 children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes (T1D) starting SmartGuard technology between June 2020 and June 2022. Ambulatory glucose profile data were collected during a 15-day run-in period (baseline), 2 weeks after automatic mode activation, and every 3 months. The influence of covariates on glycemic outcomes after 1 year of MiniMed 780G use was assessed. RESULTS After 15 days of automatic mode use, all glucose metrics improved compared with baseline (P < 0.001), except for time below range (P = 0.113) and coefficient of variation (P = 0.330). After 1 year, time in range (TIR) remained significantly higher than at baseline (75.3% vs. 62.8%, P < 0.001). The mean glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) over the study duration was lower than the previous year (6.9 ± 0.6% vs. 7.4 ± 0.9%, P < 0.001). Time spent in tight range (70-140 mg/dL) was 51.1%, and the glycemia risk index was 27.6. Higher TIR levels were associated with a reduced number of automatic correction boluses (P < 0.001), fewer SmartGuard exits (P = 0.021), and longer time in automatic mode (P = 0.030). Individuals with baseline HbA1c >8% showed more relevant improvement in TIR levels (from 54.3% to 72.3%). CONCLUSIONS Our study highlights the sustained effectiveness of MiniMed 780G among youth with T1D. Findings suggest that even children and adolescents with low therapeutic engagement may benefit from SmartGuard technology.
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Affiliation(s)
- Stefano Passanisi
- Department of Human Pathology in Adult and Developmental Age "Gaetano Barresi," University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Human Pathology in Adult and Developmental Age "Gaetano Barresi," University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Human Pathology in Adult and Developmental Age "Gaetano Barresi," University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS) Istituto Giannina Gaslini, Genoa, Italy
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- Istituto di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IRCCS) Istituto Giannina Gaslini, Genoa, Italy
- Department of Neurosciences, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health, University of Genoa, Genoa, Italy
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- Pediatric Diabetology Unit, Department of Pediatrics, Diabetes Research Institute, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Vita Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
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- Pediatric Diabetology Unit, Department of Pediatrics, Diabetes Research Institute, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Vita Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
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- Section of Pediatrics, Department of Translational Medical Science, Regional Center of Pediatric Diabetes, Federico II University of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Section of Pediatrics, Department of Translational Medical Science, Regional Center of Pediatric Diabetes, Federico II University of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Pediatrics Unit, Department of Woman's and Child and Adolescent Health, Azienda Unità Sanitaria Locale (AUSL) Romagna, Bufalini Hospital, Cesena, Italy
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- Pediatrics Unit, Department of Woman's and Child and Adolescent Health, AUSL Romagna, S. Maria delle Croci Hospital, Ravenna Italy
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- Pediatric Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders Unit, Regional Center for Pediatric Diabetes, University City Hospital, Verona, Italy
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- Pediatric Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders Unit, Regional Center for Pediatric Diabetes, University City Hospital, Verona, Italy
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- Unitá Operativa Semplice Diabetologia Pediatrica ASL Viterbo, Viterbo, Italy
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- Unitá Operativa Semplice Diabetologia Pediatrica ASL Viterbo, Viterbo, Italy
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- U.S. Auxoendocrinologia Pediatrica, Unitá Operativa Complessa Pediatria-Clinica Pediatrica, Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale (ASST) Spedali Civili, Brescia, Italy
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- Unitá Operativa Semplice Dipartimentale Diabetologia Pediatrica, Dipartimento di Pediatria, Ospedale dei Bambini, Palermo, Italia
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- Department of Pediatrics, Regional Center of Pediatric Diabetology "G.Stoppoloni," University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli," Naples, Italy
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- Department of Biotechnological and Applied Clinical Sciences (DISCAB), University of L'Aquila, L'Aquila, Italy
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- Regional Referral Centre of Pediatric Diabetes, University Hospital "Policlinico," Catania, Italy
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- Department of Pedatrics and Neonatology, ASST Crema Hospital, Crema, Italy
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- Pediatric Diabetology Unit, Department of Pediatrics, ASL 8 Cagliari, Cagliari, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, S. Chiara Hospital of Trento, Azienda Provinciale per i Servizi Sanitari, Trento, Italy
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- Ospedale di Bolzano - Azienda Sanitaria dell'Alto Adige, Bolzano, Italy
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- Division of Pediatrics, Department of Health Sciences, University of Piemonte Orientale, Novara, Italy
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- Pediatric Unit, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
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- Unit of Statistical and Mathematical Sciences, Department of Economics, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Pediatric Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders Unit, Regional Center for Pediatric Diabetes, University City Hospital, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Human Pathology in Adult and Developmental Age "Gaetano Barresi," University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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Rabbone I, Savastio S, Pigniatiello C, Carducci C, Berioli MG, Cherubini V, Lo Presti D, Maltoni G, Mameli C, Marigliano M, Minuto N, Mozzillo E, Piccinno E, Predieri B, Rigamonti A, Ripoli C, Schiaffini R, Lombardo F, Tinti D, Toni S, Zanfardino A, Scaramuzza AE. Significant and persistent improvements in time in range and positive emotions in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes using a closed-loop control system after attending a virtual educational camp. Acta Diabetol 2022; 59:837-842. [PMID: 35312860 PMCID: PMC8935105 DOI: 10.1007/s00592-022-01878-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2022] [Accepted: 03/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the six-month impact of the advanced automated functions of a closed-loop control (CLC) system (Control-IQ) and a virtual educational camp (vEC) on emotions and time in range (TIR) of children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes. METHODS Children and their parents participated in a three-day vEC. Clinical, glucose, and emotion data were evaluated before, just after, and six months after the vEC. Emotions were evaluated using adapted Plutchik's and Geneva Emotion Wheels. RESULTS Forty-three children and adolescents (7-16 years) showed significant improvements in positive emotions immediately and six months after the vEC (67% and 65% vs 38%, p < 0.05, respectively), while mixed emotions were reduced (32% and 15% vs 61%, p < 0.05 and p < 0.001, respectively). The median percentage TIR increased from 64% (IQR 54-72) to 75% (IQR 70-82) with Control-IQ (p < 0.001) six months after the vEC. CONCLUSIONS Positive emotions (joy, serenity, and satisfaction) significantly improved while mixed emotions were significantly worse six months after the initiation of a CLC system (Control-IQ) and a vEC.
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- Ivana Rabbone
- Department of Health and Science, University of Piemonte Orientale, Novara, Italy
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- Department of Health and Science, University of Piemonte Orientale, Novara, Italy
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- Department of Health and Science, University of Piemonte Orientale, Novara, Italy
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- Department of Women's and Children's Health, G. Salesi Hospital, Ancona, Italy
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- Pediatric Unit, IRCCS, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Buzzi Children's Hospital, Università Di Milano, Milan, Italy
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- Pediatric Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders Unit, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Science, Section of Pediatrics, Regional Center of Pediatric Diabetes, University of Naples Federico II, Napoli, Italy
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- Metabolic Diseases and Diabetology, Children's Hospital Giovanni XXIII, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences of the Mother, Children and Adults, University of Mdena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Diabetes Research Institute, San Raffaele Institute, Milano, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics and Microcythemia, ARNAS G. Brotzu, Cagliari, Italy
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- Department of Human Pathology in adult and developmental age, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Torino, Torino, Italy
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- Pediatric Diabetology and Endocrinology Unit, Meyer Children's Hospital, Firenze, Italy
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- Regional Center of Pediatric Diabetology, University of Campania "L. Vanvitelli", Napoli, Italy
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- Pediatric Diabetes, Endocrinology and Nutrition, Division of Pediatrics, ASST Cremona, Cremona, Italy.
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Giugno A, Leonardi S, Lo Presti D, Timpanaro T, Parisi G, Papale M, Rotolo N, Manti S, Caruso-Nicoletti M. Positive impact of insulin treatment on clinical trend in cystic fibrosis patients: a retrospective study. Acta Biomed 2022; 93:e2022295. [PMID: 36300234 PMCID: PMC9686163 DOI: 10.23750/abm.v93i5.12896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2022] [Accepted: 04/04/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Background Cystic fibrosis related diabetes is a complication of cystic fibrosis (CF). Aim of our study was to evaluate the effects of insulin therapy in overt diabetics or pre-diabetics CF patients on BMI and respiratory function. Methods We selected a sample of 17 insulin treated patients (Group T) and a sample of 17 CF control patients with normal glucose metabolism (Group C). Group T was also subdivided into overt diabetic patients and pre-diabetic patients (IGT, INDET). For treated patients an observation period was established from the first insulin administration to 12 months. For control patients, a comparable year of observation was chosen. Data regarding BMI, FVC, FEV1 and PEF were collected at time 0, and at time 12. The number of hospital admissions for infectious episodes during the year of observation and during the preceding year were recorded for Group T patients. Results The results showed a significant increase in BMI in treated patients compared to control, specially for overt diabetics. The study of spirometric parameters showed a significant improvement of PEF, the main effort-dependent respiratory index, specially for over diabetics, suggesting a hypothetical positive impact of the insulin anabolic action on the magnitude of expiratory effort. In contrast, the study of infectious episodes revealed a significant reduction of hospital admissions in pre diabetic treated patients. Conclusion Overall, our study focuses on the importance of glycemic monitoring during the early stages of CF disease and on the advantage of insulin treatment in the early stages of glucose alteration .
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- Andrea Giugno
- Centro di Endocrinologia e Diabetologia Pediatrica, Università di Catania; AOU Policlinico-San Marco, Catania, Italy
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- UOC Broncopneumologia Pediatrica e Fibrosi Cistica, Università di Catania; AOU Policlinico-San Marco, Catania, Italy
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- Centro di Endocrinologia e Diabetologia Pediatrica, Università di Catania; AOU Policlinico-San Marco, Catania, Italy
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- Centro di Endocrinologia e Diabetologia Pediatrica, Università di Catania; AOU Policlinico-San Marco, Catania, Italy
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- UOC Broncopneumologia Pediatrica e Fibrosi Cistica, Università di Catania; AOU Policlinico-San Marco, Catania, Italy
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- UOC Broncopneumologia Pediatrica e Fibrosi Cistica, Università di Catania; AOU Policlinico-San Marco, Catania, Italy
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- UOC Broncopneumologia Pediatrica e Fibrosi Cistica, Università di Catania; AOU Policlinico-San Marco, Catania, Italy
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- UOC Broncopneumologia Pediatrica e Fibrosi Cistica, Università di Catania; AOU Policlinico-San Marco, Catania, Italy
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- Centro di Endocrinologia e Diabetologia Pediatrica, Università di Catania; AOU Policlinico-San Marco, Catania, Italy
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Cherubini V, Rabbone I, Berioli MG, Giorda S, Lo Presti D, Maltoni G, Mameli C, Marigliano M, Marino M, Minuto N, Mozzillo E, Piccinno E, Predieri B, Ripoli C, Schiaffini R, Rigamonti A, Salzano G, Tinti D, Toni S, Zanfardino A, Scaramuzza AE, Gesuita R, Tiberi V, Savastio S, Pigniatiello C, Trada M, Zucchini S, Redaelli FC, Maffeis C, Bassi M, Rosanio FM, Delvecchio M, Buzzi P, Ricciardi MR, Carducci C, Bonfanti R, Lombardo F, Piccini B, Iafusco D, Calandretti M, Daga FA. Effectiveness of a closed-loop control system and a virtual educational camp for children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes: A prospective, multicentre, real-life study. Diabetes Obes Metab 2021; 23:2484-2491. [PMID: 34227214 DOI: 10.1111/dom.14491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2021] [Revised: 07/01/2021] [Accepted: 07/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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AIM To evaluate the impact of a virtual educational camp (vEC) on glucose control in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes using a closed-loop control (CLC) system. MATERIALS AND METHODS This was a prospective multicentre study of children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes using the Tandem Basal-IQ system. Insulin pumps were upgraded to Control-IQ, and children and their parents participated in a 3-day multidisciplinary vEC. Clinical data, glucose metrics and HbA1c were evaluated over the 12 weeks prior to the Control-IQ update and over the 12 weeks after the vEC. RESULTS Forty-three children and adolescents (aged 7-16 years) with type 1 diabetes and their families participated in the vEC. The median percentage of time in target range (70-180 mg/dL; TIR) increased from 64% (interquartile range [IQR] 56%-73%) with Basal-IQ to 76% (IQR 71%-81%) with Control-IQ (P < .001). After the vEC, more than 75% of participants achieved a TIR of more than 70%. The percentage of time between 180 and 250 mg/dL and above 250 mg/dL decreased by 5% (P < .01) and 6% (P < .01), respectively, while the time between 70 and 54 mg/dL and below 54 mg/dL remained low and unaltered. HbA1c decreased by 0.5% (P < .01). There were no episodes of diabetic ketoacidosis or severe hypoglycaemia. CONCLUSIONS In this study of children managing their diabetes in a real-world setting, more than 75% of children who participated in a vEC after starting a CLC system could obtain and maintain a TIR of more than 70%. The vEC was feasible and resulted in a significant and persistent improvement in TIR in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes.
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- Valentino Cherubini
- Department of Women's and Children's Health, G. Salesi Hospital, Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Health and Science, University of Piemonte Orientale, Novara, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Torino, Torino, Italy
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- Pediatric Unit, IRCCS, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Università di Milano, Buzzi Children's Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Pediatric Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders Unit, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Women's and Children's Health, G. Salesi Hospital, Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Science, Section of Pediatrics, Regional Center of Pediatric Diabetes, University of Naples Federico II, Napoli, Italy
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- Metabolic Diseases and Diabetology, Children's Hospital Giovanni XXIII, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences of the Mother, Children and Adults, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics and Microcythemia, ARNAS G. Brotzu, Cagliari, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Diabetes Research Institute, San Raffaele Institute, Milano, Italy
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- Department of Human Pathology in Adult and Developmental Age, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Torino, Torino, Italy
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- Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetology Unit, Meyer Children's Hospital, Firenze, Italy
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- Regional Center of Pediatric Diabetology, University of Campania "L. Vanvitelli", Napoli, Italy
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- Centre of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Polytechnic University of Marche, Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Women's and Children's Health, G. Salesi Hospital, Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Health and Science, University of Piemonte Orientale, Novara, Italy
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- Department of Health and Science, University of Piemonte Orientale, Novara, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Torino, Torino, Italy
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- Pediatric Unit, IRCCS, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria, Bologna, Italy
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- Pediatric Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders Unit, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Pediatric Clinic, IRCCS G. Gaslini, Genova, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Science, Section of Pediatrics, Regional Center of Pediatric Diabetes, University of Naples Federico II, Napoli, Italy
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- Metabolic Diseases and Diabetology, Children's Hospital Giovanni XXIII, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences of the Mother, Children and Adults, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Diabetes Research Institute, San Raffaele Institute, Milano, Italy
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- Department of Human Pathology in Adult and Developmental Age, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetology Unit, Meyer Children's Hospital, Firenze, Italy
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- Regional Center of Pediatric Diabetology, University of Campania "L. Vanvitelli", Napoli, Italy
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- Adapted Training and Performance Research Group, School of Exercise and Sport Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Adapted Training and Performance Research Group, School of Exercise and Sport Sciences, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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Bonfanti R, Iafusco D, Rabbone I, Diedenhofen G, Bizzarri C, Patera PI, Reinstadler P, Costantino F, Calcaterra V, Iughetti L, Savastio S, Favia A, Cardella F, Lo Presti D, Girtler Y, Rabbiosi S, D'Annunzio G, Zanfardino A, Piscopo A, Casaburo F, Pintomalli L, Russo L, Grasso V, Minuto N, Mucciolo M, Novelli A, Marucci A, Piccini B, Toni S, Silvestri F, Carrera P, Rigamonti A, Frontino G, Trada M, Tinti D, Delvecchio M, Rapini N, Schiaffini R, Mammì C, Barbetti F. Differences between transient neonatal diabetes mellitus subtypes can guide diagnosis and therapy. Eur J Endocrinol 2021; 184:575-585. [PMID: 33606663 DOI: 10.1530/eje-20-1030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2020] [Accepted: 02/19/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Transient neonatal diabetes mellitus (TNDM) is caused by activating mutations in ABCC8 and KCNJ11 genes (KATP/TNDM) or by chromosome 6q24 abnormalities (6q24/TNDM). We wanted to assess whether these different genetic aetiologies result in distinct clinical features. DESIGN Retrospective analysis of the Italian data set of patients with TNDM. METHODS Clinical features and treatment of 22 KATP/TNDM patients and 12 6q24/TNDM patients were compared. RESULTS Fourteen KATP/TNDM probands had a carrier parent with abnormal glucose values, four patients with 6q24 showed macroglossia and/or umbilical hernia. Median age at diabetes onset and birth weight were lower in patients with 6q24 (1 week; -2.27 SD) than those with KATP mutations (4.0 weeks; -1.04 SD) (P = 0.009 and P = 0.007, respectively). Median time to remission was longer in KATP/TNDM than 6q24/TNDM (21.5 weeks vs 12 weeks) (P = 0.002). Two KATP/TNDM patients entered diabetes remission without pharmacological therapy. A proband with the ABCC8/L225P variant previously associated with permanent neonatal diabetes entered 7-year long remission after 1 year of sulfonylurea therapy. Seven diabetic individuals with KATP mutations were successfully treated with sulfonylurea monotherapy; four cases with relapsing 6q24/TNDM were treated with insulin, metformin or combination therapy. CONCLUSIONS If TNDM is suspected, KATP genes should be analyzed first with the exception of patients with macroglossia and/or umbilical hernia. Remission of diabetes without pharmacological therapy should not preclude genetic analysis. Early treatment with sulfonylurea may induce long-lasting remission of diabetes in patients with KATP mutations associated with PNDM. Adult patients carrying KATP/TNDM mutations respond favourably to sulfonylurea monotherapy.
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MESH Headings
- Datasets as Topic
- Diabetes Mellitus/classification
- Diabetes Mellitus/congenital
- Diabetes Mellitus/diagnosis
- Diabetes Mellitus/genetics
- Diabetes Mellitus/therapy
- Diagnosis, Differential
- Diagnostic Techniques, Endocrine/standards
- Female
- Humans
- Infant
- Infant, Newborn
- Infant, Newborn, Diseases/classification
- Infant, Newborn, Diseases/diagnosis
- Infant, Newborn, Diseases/genetics
- Infant, Newborn, Diseases/therapy
- Italy
- Male
- Mutation
- Potassium Channels, Inwardly Rectifying/genetics
- Remission Induction/methods
- Retrospective Studies
- Sulfonylurea Receptors/genetics
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Affiliation(s)
- Riccardo Bonfanti
- Department of Pediatrics, Pediatric Diabetology Unit, Diabetes Research Institute, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Diabetology Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Therapeutics, Pediatric and Adolescent Unit, University of Pavia and Department of Pediatrics, 'Vittore Buzzi' Children's Hospital, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences of Mother, Children and Adults, Pediatric Unit, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- SCDU of Pediatrics, Department of Health Sciences, Università del Piemonte Orientale, Novara, Piemonte, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, S. Maria degli Angeli Hospital, Pordenone, Italy
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- Regional Center for Pediatric Diabetes, Giovanni Di Cristina Children Hospital, Palermo, Italy
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- Regional Center for Pediatric Diabetes, AOU, Policlinico Vittorio Emanuele, Catania, Italy
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- Regional Center for Pediatric Diabetes, IRCCS Istituto Giannina Gaslini, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Naples, Italy
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- Diabetology Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Diabetology Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Regional Center for Pediatric Diabetes, IRCCS Istituto Giannina Gaslini, Genoa, Italy
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- Translational Cytogenomics Research Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Translational Cytogenomics Research Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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- Research Unit of Diabetes and Endocrine Diseases, Fondazione IRCCS Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza, San Giovanni Rotondo (FG), Italy
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- Regional Center for Pediatric Diabetes, Meyer University Children's Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Regional Center for Pediatric Diabetes, Meyer University Children's Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Center for Omics sciences @OSR, Genomics for the Diagnosis of Human Pathologies, Milan, Italy
- San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Laboratory of Molecular Genetics and Cytogenetics, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Pediatric Diabetology Unit, Diabetes Research Institute, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Pediatric Diabetology Unit, Diabetes Research Institute, IRCCS Ospedale San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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- Department of Metabolic Diseases, Clinical Genetics and Diabetology, Giovanni XXIII Children's Hospital, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
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- Great Metropolitan Hospital BMM, Reggio Calabria, Italy
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- Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Rome Tor Vergata, Rome, Italy
- Diabetology Unit, Bambino Gesù Children's Hospital, IRCCS, Rome, Italy
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Mozzillo E, Franceschi R, Piona C, Passanisi S, Casertano A, Pjetraj D, Maltoni G, Calcaterra V, Cauvin V, Cherubini V, D’Annunzio G, Franzese A, Frongia AP, Lombardo F, Lo Presti D, Matteoli MC, Piccinno E, Predieri B, Rabbone I, Scaramuzza AE, Toni S, Zucchini S, Maffeis C, Schiaffini R. Diabetes and Prediabetes in Children With Cystic Fibrosis: A Systematic Review of the Literature and Recommendations of the Italian Society for Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes (ISPED). Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2021; 12:673539. [PMID: 34017312 PMCID: PMC8130616 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2021.673539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2021] [Accepted: 03/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Cystic fibrosis related diabetes (CFRD) is a comorbidity of cystic fibrosis (CF) that negatively impacts on its clinical course. Prediabetes is an important predictor of either CFRD development and unfavorable prognosis of CF in both pediatric and adult patients. International guidelines recommend insulin only in case of CFRD diagnosis. Whether early detection and treatment of prediabetes may contribute to improve the clinical course of CF is still debated. A subgroup of pediatric diabetologists of the Italian Society for Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetology (ISPED) performed a systematic review of the literature based on predefined outcomes: impact of pre-diabetes on clinical outcomes and on the risk of developing CFRD; diagnosis of diabetes and pre-diabetes under 10 years of age; effectiveness of therapy on glycemic control, impact of therapy on pulmonary function and nutritional status. Thirty-one papers were selected for the analysis data presented in these papers were reported in tables sorted by outcomes, including comprehensive evidence grading according to the GRADE approach. Following the grading of the quality of the evidence, the entire ISPED diabetes study group achieved consensus for the Italian recommendations based on both evidence and clinical experience. We concluded that in patients with CF, prediabetes should be carefully considered as it can evolve into CFRD. In patients with CF and prediabetic conditions, after complete evaluation of the OGTT trend, glucometrics, glycemic values measured during pulmonary exacerbations and/or steroid therapy, early initiation of insulin therapy could have beneficial effects on clinical outcomes of patients with CF and prediabetes.
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- Enza Mozzillo
- Department of Translational Medical Science, Section of Pediatrics, Regional Center of Pediatric Diabetes, Federico II University of Naples, Naples, Italy
- *Correspondence: Enza Mozzillo, ; Roberto Franceschi, ; Riccardo Schiaffini,
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- Pediatric Unit, S. Chiara Hospital, Trento, Italy
- *Correspondence: Enza Mozzillo, ; Roberto Franceschi, ; Riccardo Schiaffini,
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- Regional Center for Pediatric Diabetes, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Department of Human Pathology in Adult and Developmental Age, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Science, Section of Pediatrics, Regional Center of Pediatric Diabetes, Federico II University of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- SOD Pediatric Diabetology, Department of Women’s and Children’s, “G. Salesi” Children’s Hospital, AOU Ospedali Riuniti, Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Woman, Child and Urological Diseases, S. Orsola-Malpighi University Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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- University of Pavia, Pavia and Department of Pediatrics, "Vittore Buzzi" Children’s Hospital, Milano, Italy
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- SOD Pediatric Diabetology, Department of Women’s and Children’s, “G. Salesi” Children’s Hospital, AOU Ospedali Riuniti, Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Translational Medical Science, Section of Pediatrics, Regional Center of Pediatric Diabetes, Federico II University of Naples, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Human Pathology in Adult and Developmental Age, University of Messina, Messina, Italy
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- Centro di Riferimento Regionale di Diabetologia Pediatrica A.O.U. Policlinico G. Rodolico, Catania, Italy
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- D.A.I. Pediatria, Ospedale Pediatrico Giovanni XXIII, Bari, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences of the Mother, Children and Adults - Pediatric Unit, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Division of Pediatrics, Department of Health Science, University of Piemonte Orientale, Novara, Italy
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- Pediatric Diabetology Unit, Meyer Children Hospital, Florence, Italy
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- Department of Woman, Child and Urological Diseases, S. Orsola-Malpighi University Hospital, Bologna, Italy
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- Regional Center for Pediatric Diabetes, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Diabetes Unit, Bambino Gesù Children’s Hospital, Rome, Italy
- *Correspondence: Enza Mozzillo, ; Roberto Franceschi, ; Riccardo Schiaffini,
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Fornari E, Piona C, Rabbone I, Cardella F, Mozzillo E, Predieri B, Lo Presti D, Cherubini V, Patera IP, Suprani T, Bonfanti R, Cauvin V, Lombardo F, Zucchini S, Zanfardino A, Giani E, Reinstadler P, Minuto N, Buganza R, Roppolo R, Marigliano M, Maffeis C. Cardiovascular risk factors in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes in Italy: a multicentric observational study. Pediatr Diabetes 2020; 21:1546-1555. [PMID: 32939906 DOI: 10.1111/pedi.13123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2020] [Revised: 07/27/2020] [Accepted: 08/28/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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AIMS To assess the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors (CVRFs) and to identify the variables associated with CVRFs in a cohort of children and adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes. METHODS 2021 subjects, 2-18 year-old, were recruited in 17 Italian Pediatric Diabetes Centers. Anthropometric, blood pressure, biochemical (HbA1c, lipid profile, ACR), insulin therapy, physical activity level, smoking and family socio-economic status data were collected. CVRFs prevalence and their distribution were analyzed according to age and binary logistic regression was performed with positivity for at least one major CVRF (BMI-SDS > +2SD, blood pressure > 90th percentile, LDL cholesterol>100 mg/dL) as dependent variable and age, duration of illness, gender, HbA1c and physical activity, as independent variables. RESULTS The prevalence of CVFRs not at the recommended target was respectively: 32.5% one CVRF, 6.7% two CVRFs and 0.6% three CVRFs, with no significant differences across the 3 age groups (2-10, 10-15, 15-18 years). In the total sample, HbA1c and inadequate physical activity were associated with a higher probability of having at least one major CVRF. This probability was associated with physical activity in the 2-10-year-old group, with physical activity and HbA1c in the 10-15-year-old group and with HbA1c only in subjects older than 15 years. CONCLUSIONS More than 30% of subjects had at least a major CVRF. Early detection of CVRFs may be useful to enforce the therapeutic intervention in this subgroup, in order to reduce the risk to develop cardiovascular complications.
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- Elena Fornari
- Pediatric Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders Unit, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Pediatric Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders Unit, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Division of Pediatrics, Department of Health Sciences, University of Piemonte Orientale, Novara, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Regional Center for Pediatric Diabetology, Children Hospital ARNAS Civico Di Cristina, Palermo, Italy
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- Regional Center of Pediatric Diabetes, Department of Translational Medical Science, Section of Pediatrics, University of Naples Federico II, Naples, Campania, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences of the Mother, Children, and Adults, Pediatric Unit, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Modena, Italy
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- Regional Center for Pediatric Diabetology A.O.U. Policlinico - Vittorio Emanuele, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Women's and Children's Health, "G. Salesi Hospital", Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Ospedali Riuniti Ancona, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Bufalini Hospital, Cesena, Italy
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- Pediatric Diabetology Unit, Pediatric Department, Diabetes Research Institute, Scientific Institute Ospedale San Raffaele, Milan, Italy
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- Pediatric Diabetology Unit, S. Chiara Hospital, Trento, Italy
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- Department of Human Pathology in Adult an Developmental Age "Gaetano Barrresi", University of Messina, Italy
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- University Hospital of Bologna Sant'Orsola-Malpighi Polyclinic, Department of Woman Child Health and Urologic Diseases, Bologna, Emilia-Romagna, Italy
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- Department of Pediatrics, Regional Center for Pediatric Diabetology "G.Stoppoloni", University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Naples, Italy
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- Humanitas Clinical and Research Center, IRCCS, Rozzano, Milan, Italy - Humanitas University, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Pieve Emanuele, Milan, Italy - Department of Pediatrics, Vittore Buzzi Children's Hospital, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- IRCCS Giannina Gaslini, Department of Pediatrics, Genoa, Liguria, Italy
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- Department of Public Health and Pediatric Sciences, Regina Margherita Children's Hospital, University of Turin, Italy
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- Regional Center for Pediatric Diabetology, Children Hospital, Palermo, Italy
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- Pediatric Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders Unit, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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- Pediatric Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders Unit, University of Verona, Verona, Italy
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Giacchi V, Timpanaro T, Lo Presti D, Passanisi S, Mattia C, Betta P, Grasso C, Caruso M, Sciacca P. Prehypertension in adolescents with cardiovascular risk: a comparison between type 1 diabetic patients and overweight subjects. BMC Res Notes 2016; 9:122. [PMID: 26911143 PMCID: PMC4766686 DOI: 10.1186/s13104-016-1839-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/31/2014] [Accepted: 01/06/2016] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Adolescents with type 1 diabetes and obesity present higher cardiovascular risk and ambulatory blood pressure measurements (ABPM) has been shown to predict vascular events, especially by identifying the nondipper status. The aim of our observational cross-sectional study conducted in adolescents with type 1 diabetes, overweight subjects and healthy controls was to assess mean blood pressure parameters to identify subclinical cardiovascular risk. METHODS The study included adolescents patients with type 1 diabetes followed in our Pediatric Department in University of Catania between January 2011 and 2013. A total of 60 patients were enrolled, and 48 (32 male and 16 female) completed the study. For each subject we performed systolic and diastolic Ambulatory Blood Pressure Measurements (ABPM) during wakefulness and sleep recording blood pressure every 30 min for 24 h with the Tonoport V/2 GE CardioSoft V6.51 device. We compared the data of patients with those of overweight subjects and healthy controls. RESULTS ABPM revealed no significant difference between type 1 diabetic patients and overweight subjects in 24 h Systolic, 24 h Diastolic, Day-time Systolic, Night-time systolic and Day-time Diastolic blood pressure values but significantly different values in Night-time Diastolic blood pressure values (p < 0.001). We found significant differences between type 1 diabetic patients and healthy controls in all 24 h Systolic (p < 0.001), 24 h Diastolic (p < 0.01), Day-time Systolic (p < 0.01), Night-time Systolic (p < 0.001), Day-time Diastolic (p < 0.05) and Night-time Diastolic (p < 0.001) blood pressure values. We detected hypertension in 12/48 (25%) type 1 diabetic patients and in 10/48 overweight subjects (p = 0.62; OR 1.2; CI 0.48-3.29), whereas no-one of healthy controls presented hypertension (p < 0.001). We observed nondipper pattern in 40/48 (83.3%) type 1 diabetic patients, in 33/48 (68.8%) overweight subjects (p = 0.094; OR 2.27; CI 0.85-6.01), and in 16/48 (33.3%) of healthy controls (p < 0.001; OR 10; CI 3.79-26.3). CONCLUSIONS ABPM studies might help to define a subset of patients at increased risk for the development of hypertension. In evaluating blood pressure in type 1 diabetes and overweight subjects, ABPM should be used since a reduced dipping can indicate incipient hypertension.
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- Valentina Giacchi
- Department of Pediatrics, AOU Policlinico-Vittorio Emanuele, via Santa Sofia 78, 95123, Catania, Italy.
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- Department of Pediatrics, AOU Policlinico-Vittorio Emanuele, via Santa Sofia 78, 95123, Catania, Italy.
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- Pediatric Endocrinology, AOU Policlinico-Vittorio Emanuele, via Santa Sofia 78, 95123, Catania, Italy.
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- Department of Pediatrics, AOU Policlinico-Vittorio Emanuele, via Santa Sofia 78, 95123, Catania, Italy.
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- Department of Pediatrics, AOU Policlinico-Vittorio Emanuele, via Santa Sofia 78, 95123, Catania, Italy.
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- Department of Pediatrics, AOU Policlinico-Vittorio Emanuele, via Santa Sofia 78, 95123, Catania, Italy.
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- Department of Pediatrics, AOU Policlinico-Vittorio Emanuele, via Santa Sofia 78, 95123, Catania, Italy.
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- Pediatric Endocrinology, AOU Policlinico-Vittorio Emanuele, via Santa Sofia 78, 95123, Catania, Italy.
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- Pediatric Cardiology, AOU Policlinico-Vittorio Emanuele, via Santa Sofia 78, 95123, Catania, Italy.
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Passanisi S, Timpanaro T, Lo Presti D, Mammì C, Caruso-Nicoletti M. Treatment of transient neonatal diabetes mellitus: insulin pump or insulin glargine? Our experience. Diabetes Technol Ther 2014; 16:880-4. [PMID: 25437016 PMCID: PMC4241878 DOI: 10.1089/dia.2014.0055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Neonatal diabetes mellitus (NDM) results from impaired insulin secretion, occurring within the first 6 months of life. NDM is classified as transient NDM (TNDM) or permanent NDM. To date there are no universal guidelines regarding its management. Intravenous insulin infusion represents the first and most adequate therapeutic approach for sustained hyperglycemia, but this can provide only a short-term solution. Several factors should be taken into account in the choice of the long-term treatment. We describe our experience with two infants affected by TNDM. The first child was treated with continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion, whereas the second infant was treated with subcutaneous insulin glargine injections. Our experience shows that the two different therapeutic approaches, if properly managed, are equally effective.
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- Stefano Passanisi
- Department of Medical and Pediatric Sciences, University of Catania, University Hospital Vittorio Emanuele, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Pediatric Sciences, University of Catania, University Hospital Vittorio Emanuele, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Pediatric Sciences, University of Catania, University Hospital Vittorio Emanuele, Catania, Italy
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- Molecular Genetics Laboratory, Bianchi Melacrino Morelli Hospital, Reggio Calabria, Italy
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- Department of Medical and Pediatric Sciences, University of Catania, University Hospital Vittorio Emanuele, Catania, Italy
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Passanisi S, Timpanaro T, Lo Presti D, Caruso-Nicoletti M. Recurrent hypoglycaemia in type-1 diabetes mellitus may unravel the association with Addison's disease: a case report. BMC Res Notes 2014; 7:634. [PMID: 25214204 PMCID: PMC4169830 DOI: 10.1186/1756-0500-7-634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2014] [Accepted: 09/08/2014] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Background Primary adrenocortical insufficiency or Addison’s disease is caused by a progressive destruction of the adrenal cortex, resulting into a reduction of glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, and androgens. Autoimmune Addison’s disease is the most common etiological form, accounting for about 80% of all cases. Case presentation We describe the case of a 16-year-old Caucasian boy affected by type-1 diabetes mellitus and autoimmune thyroiditis, who experienced recurrent hypoglycaemia as presenting symptom of Addison’s disease. Conclusions Hypoglycaemia is not a common presenting feature of Addison’s disease, both in patients with type-1 diabetes mellitus and in non-diabetic patients. However, hypoglycaemia may occur in association with primary and secondary glucocorticoid deficiency as a result of an enhanced insulin sensitivity. Hypoglycaemia is the most common acute complication of insulin therapy in patients with type-1 diabetes mellitus. Addison’s disease has been described in approximately 0.5% of patients with type-1 diabetes mellitus, being more frequent in females and occurring in middle-aged patients. An association among type-1 diabetes mellitus, autoimmune thyroiditis, and Addison’s disease is found in the “Schmidt’s syndrome”, a rare disorder that may occur in the paediatric age. Our case suggests that the presence of Addison’s disease should be taken into consideration in patients with type-1 diabetes mellitus and frequent episodes of hypoglycaemia. We wish to highlight that there are no specific indications to screen for the association between Addison’s disease and type-1 diabetes mellitus, although an early diagnosis of Addison’s disease in diabetic patients would prevent the morbidity and potential mortality of this association.
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- Department of Medical and Pediatric Sciences, University of Catania; Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Policlinico-Vittorio Emanuele, Via Santa Sofia, n,78, 95123 Catania, Italy.
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d'Annunzio G, Gialetti S, Carducci C, Rabbone I, Lo Presti D, Toni S, Zito E, Bolloli S, Lorini R, Della Casa Alberighi O. Italian translation, cultural adaptation and validation of the PedsQL™ 3.0 Diabetes Module questionnaire in children with type 1 diabetes and their parents. Health Qual Life Outcomes 2014; 12:115. [PMID: 25037172 PMCID: PMC4422335 DOI: 10.1186/s12955-014-0115-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2014] [Accepted: 07/08/2014] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The PedsQL™3.0 Diabetes Module is a widely used instrument to measure the disease-specific health-related quality of life summary measures in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes. After cultural adaptation, we confirmed reliability and validity of PedsQL™3.0 Diabetes Module in its Italian version. METHODS Participants were 169 Italian children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes aged 5-18 years and 100 parents. Reliability was determined by internal consistency using Cronbach's coefficient alpha, and test-retest reliability by intra-class correlation coefficient (ICC). Validity was assessed through factor validity examined by exploratory factor analysis, and discriminant validity examined through multitrait/multi-item scaling analysis. Discriminant validity with respect to dichotomous patients' characteristics at baseline was also examined through a multivariate analysis on the summary measures using the Wilks' Lambda test. RESULTS Data completeness was optimal. Item internal consistency was satisfied at 89% for the child self-report scales and at 100% for the parents' proxy-report scales. Most diabetes module scales was acceptable for group comparisons. Discriminant validity was satisfied for 71% of children and adolescents and for 82% of parents. A ≥70% Cronbach's α coefficient was found for the summary measures of both reports. For the test-retest reliability, the ICC coefficients ranged from 0.66 (i.e., the Worry scale) to 0.82 for the other scales of the child self-report. The ICC coefficients were ≥0.87 for all the parents' proxy-report scales. Factor analysis showed that the PedsQL™3.0 Diabetes Module for child self-report could be summarized in 10 components, which explained the 62% of the variance. For the parent proxy-report the statistical analysis selected 9 factors, which explained about 68% of variance. The external discriminant validity of the PedsQL™3.0 Diabetes Module summary measures were compared across gender, age, time since diagnosis and HbA1c mean cut off values. Significant differences in the "Treatment adherence" scale and in the "Communication" scale were observed across age, and by time since diagnosis. CONCLUSIONS The results show the reliability and validity of the Italian translation of the PedsQL™3.0 Diabetes Module, supporting therefore its use as an outcome measure for diabetes cross-national clinical trials and research.
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- Pediatric Clinic, IRCCS - Istituto Giannina Gaslini, Genoa, Italy.
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- Endocrinology-Diabetology Unit, Department of Pediatrics of the University and Hospital, Bambino Gesù Pediatric Hospital, Rome, Italy.
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- Endocrinology-Diabetology Unit, Department of Science of Public Health and Pediatric, University of Turin, Turin, Italy.
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- Diabetologic Unit, Meyer's Children Hospital, Florence, Italy.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Federico II University, Naples, Italy.
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- Pediatric Clinic, IRCCS - Istituto Giannina Gaslini, Genoa, Italy.
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- Pediatric Clinic, IRCCS - Istituto Giannina Gaslini, Genoa, Italy.
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- Clinical Pharmacology & Clinical Trial Unit, Scientific Direction, IRCCS - Istituto Giannina Gaslini, via G. Gaslini, 3-5, 16147, Genoa, Italy.
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Lo Presti D, Ingegnosi C, Strauss K. Skin and subcutaneous thickness at injecting sites in children with diabetes: ultrasound findings and recommendations for giving injection. Pediatr Diabetes 2012; 13:525-33. [PMID: 22583390 DOI: 10.1111/j.1399-5448.2012.00865.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2011] [Accepted: 02/23/2012] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Children who inject insulin need clear guidelines as to the length of needle best for them. We studied the distance from surface to muscle in children in order to make needle choices which are evidence-based. METHODS One hundred one children with type 1 diabetes were divided into three groups according to age: 2-6, 7-13, and 14-17 yr. The thickness of skin and subcutaneous (SC) tissue was measured by ultrasound in all injection sites. RESULTS Skin thickness varied from 1.58 mm in the arm of the youngest children to 2.29 mm in the buttocks of the adolescents. Values decreased progressively based on age (2-6 < 7-13 < 14-17) and on body site (arm < thigh < abdomen < buttocks). Skin + SC thickness varied in a similar fashion. The skin surface to muscle distances were <4 mm in nearly 10% of children, especially in the 2-6 yr group. In this group, the rate of intramuscular (IM) injections using the 4-mm pen needle when a pinch-up is not used would be 20.2%. This rate of IM injections doubles when using the 5-mm needle, and when injections are given under similar conditions it triples using the 6-mm needle. CONCLUSIONS It seems medically appropriate for all children to use short needles where possible to minimize inadvertent IM injections which may increase glycemic variability. Currently, the safest needle for all children appears to be the 4-mm pen needle. However, when used in children aged 2-6 yr, it should be used with a pinched skin fold.
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- Donatella Lo Presti
- Pediatra Diabetologia ed Endocrinologia Pediatrica. Az., Policlinico Catania, Sicily, Italy
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