Blood glucose level testing in Poland – do socio-economic factors  influence its frequency? A nationwide cross-sectional survey

Grudziąż-Sękowska, Justyna; Sękowski, Kuba; Pinkas, Jarosław; Jankowski, Mateusz

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“…However, an educational gradient of this attitude may result in greater health inequalities [ 28 ], as only a part of the population is ready to take advantage of such preventive measures. This is especially of consideration in the case of Poland, where a substantial part of the population had never undergone a blood glucose test [ 29 ], and the number of undiagnosed patients with type 2 diabetes is estimated to be up to 1 million [ 30 ].…”

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Public Expectations and Needs Related to Type 2 Diabetes Prevention: A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study in Poland

Grudziąż-Sękowska,

Sękowski,

Pinkas

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Int J Public Health

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Objective: This study aimed to understand the public’s expectations regarding type 2 diabetes prevention and to identify factors associated with willingness to participate in preventive activities among adults in Poland.Methods: A cross-sectional survey was carried out using a computer-assisted web interview (CAWI) on a representative sample of 1,046 adults in Poland. A non-probability quota sampling method was used. A study tool was a self-prepared questionnaire.Results: Most respondents (77.3%) declared willingness to participate in preventive activities. Consultation with a diabetologist (75.1%) or family doctor consultation (74.9%) were the most often selected. Lifestyle interventions in the form of dietary and culinary workshops (58.1%) were the least chosen. Having higher education (OR = 3.83, 1.64–8.94, p = 0.002), chronic diseases (OR = 1.36, 1.01–1.85, p = 0.04), and a history of diabetes in the family (OR = 1.67, 1.21–2.30, p = 0.002) were significantly associated with a higher interest in type 2 diabetes prevention.Conclusion: The adults in Poland are keen on participating in diabetes prevention programs, mostly those based on medical counselling rather than lifestyle-oriented interventions. Educational level was the most important factor associated with willingness to participate in type 2 diabetes prevention.

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Public Expectations and Needs Related to Type 2 Diabetes Prevention: A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study in Poland

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Sękowski,

Pinkas

et al. 2024

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“…Diabetes is a dominant non-communicable disease posing a huge challenge to modern healthcare systems due to the constantly growing number of cases [ 1 , 2 ]. Type 1 diabetes (T1D), being a multifactorial and autoimmune disease, is characterized by the destruction of pancreatic β cells by T cells, which results in a deficiency of the synthesis and secretion of insulin [ 3 , 4 ].…”

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What Differentiates Rural and Urban Patients with Type 1 Diabetes—A Pilot Study

Sińska,

Kucharska,

Rzońca

et al. 2023

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The effective management of diabetes is a complex issue and may be determined according to numerous patient-dependent and patient-independent factors. This study aimed to analyze the relationship between the place of residence and selected sociodemographic, psychological and diabetes-related parameters in people with type 1 diabetes (T1D). This study was conducted on 419 adults with T1D using nonprobability sampling. The following questionnaires were used: the Diabetes Dietary Guidelines Adherence Index, the Acceptance of Illness Scale, the Sense of Responsibility for Health Scale, the Diabetes Eating Problem Survey-Revised scale, the Eating Attitudes Test and questions on sociodemographic and diabetes-related parameters. People living in rural areas were characterized by a significantly lower age and level of education, a higher incidence of being overweight, a higher glycated hemoglobin concentration, a lower number of glucose measurements during the day and a higher level of acceptance of the disease compared to urban residents. The degree of adherence to dietary recommendations and the sense of responsibility for one’s own health were significantly higher among urban residents. It is necessary to assess barriers to a proper diet and to increase the effectiveness in managing the disease in rural communities. Targeted actions promoting the health of type 1 diabetics need to be developed with particular emphasis on patients from rural areas.

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Blood glucose level testing in Poland – do socio-economic factors influence its frequency? A nationwide cross-sectional survey

Abstract: Grudziąż-Sękowska J, Sękowski KB, Pinkas J, Jankowski M. Blood glucose level testing in Poland -do socio-economic factors influence its frequency? A nationwide cross-sectional survey. Ann Agric Environ Med.

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Public Expectations and Needs Related to Type 2 Diabetes Prevention: A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study in Poland

Public Expectations and Needs Related to Type 2 Diabetes Prevention: A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study in Poland

What Differentiates Rural and Urban Patients with Type 1 Diabetes—A Pilot Study

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