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Diabetes in African Americans.
African Americans have a high risk for type 2 diabetes. Genetic traits, the prevalence of obesity, and insulin resistance all contribute to the risk of diabetes in the African American…
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Diabetic renal disease in African Americans.
Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is the No. 1 cause of end-stage renal disease in the United States and is highly prevalent in African Americans. Almost all DN in African Americans is…
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End-stage renal disease in African-Americans.
The African-American community comprises approximately 12.4% of the total American population, but they account for 30.8% of patients diagnosed with end stage renal disease (ESRD). This article focuses first on…
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Race, rural residence, and control of diabetes and hypertension.
PURPOSE: African Americans are at increased risk for diabetes mellitus and hypertension, and rural residents have historically had decreased access to care. It is unclear whether living in a rural…
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Spirituality and self-management of diabetes in African Americans.
Attention to spirituality is especially important for nurses when providing care to African Americans. Spirituality is deeply embedded in their rich cultural heritage. For many African Americans, spirituality is intertwined…
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Depression- Diabetes Mechanisms: Urban African Americans
African-Americans suffer from increased prevalence of both type 2 diabetes and diabetes complications, reflecting a combination of psychobehavioral factors as well as metabolic dysfunction. In this process, depression may contribute…
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Prevention of Cardiovascular Outcomes in African Americans With Diabetes
The goal of this study is to improve cardiovascular disease (CVD) and cholesterol in African Americans adults with diabetes by addressing the modifiable risk factors of systolic blood pressure (SBP),…
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A Pilot Randomized Diabetes Intervention Among Inner-City African American and Latino Adults
The objectives of the proposed study are to determine whether culturally diverse community residents with diabetes are willing to participate in our community health worker intervention using RCT methods and…
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Ketosis Prone Diabetes Mellitus in African-Americans: Insulin Signaling, Proteomics, and Outcomes
Over 50% of obese African-Americans (AA) presenting with newly diagnosed, severe hyperglycemia and/or unprovoked diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) display clinical, metabolic, and immunogenetic features of type 2 diabetes. Prior studies indicate…
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The Effects of Pharmacologic Treatment of Depression on Glycated Hemoglobin, Lipids and Quality of Life in Underserved Hispanics and African Americans With Diabetes: A Randomized, Placebo Controlled Trial
This proposed study will test the following hypothesis: Treating depression in Hispanics and African Americans with diabetes will improve their HbA1c and quality of life while on intervention and six…
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