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K S Keim

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PubMed2001

Dietetics professionals have a positive perception of professional development.

This study summarizes the perceptions towards the Professional Development Portfolio method of recertification and attitude towards professional development of dietetic professionals as measured in the national pilot study of the Portfolio. Portfolio compared to control respondents had greater awareness, and better understanding and knowledge of the Portfolio process after using the Portfolio guide. The perception that the Portfolio process will aid in maintaining competence did not differ between groups. The perception that self-reflection aided in determining career goals and confidence to conduct a learning needs assessment differed slightly between groups. Both groups had a positive attitude towards professional development and that continuing professional education (CPE) improved competence. All perceptions and attitudes were positive. The focus of CPE in foods, business, management, education, and research did affect the ability of dietetics professionals to find appropriate CPE. Rural and unemployed respondents had more difficulty finding appropriate CPE. The findings indicate that the Portfolio guide aides the dietetics professional using the Portfolio process and that the perception towards the Portfolio process is positive. Some dietetics professionals with different CPE focus had difficulty finding appropriate CPE, and this did not differ by control and Portfolio group. More innovative methods of CPE delivery may need to be considered for these practitioners.

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PubMed1989

Effect of sucrose-containing snacks on blood glucose control.

To determine whether ingestion of sucrose-containing snacks would affect blood glucose (BG) control, 16 subjects with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus participated in a 5-day double-blind study at a diabetes camp. Eight subjects in the sucrose group ate sucrose-sweetened snacks twice a day, and 8 subjects in the control group ingested snacks that were sweetened with aspartame. The percentage of total daily calories derived from added sucrose was 7% for the sucrose group and 1% for the control group. Metabolic control was assessed by daily capillary BG measurements obtained before meals and the bedtime snack and by determination of serum fructosamine (F) concentrations on arrival at camp (day 0) and after 5 days on the study protocol (day 5). No significant difference was seen between the groups on day 0 (sucrose group [mean +/- SD]: BG 9.9 +/- 3.6 mM, F 3.54 +/- 0.38 mM; control group: BG 9.1 +/- 2.8 mM, F 3.74 +/- 0.71 mM) or day 5 (sucrose group: BG 8.8 +/- 2.6 mM, F 2.94 +/- 0.32 mM; control group: BG 7.4 +/- 2.8 mM, F 2.92 +/- 0.59 mM). We conclude that ingestion of sucrose, added to snacks in an amount up to 7% of total energy intake, does not adversely affect short-term BG control.

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PubMed1986

Compliance of insulin-dependent diabetics with a low-fat diet.

Compliance with medical therapy is widely researched yet unpredictable. When counseled by a dietitian to begin a low-fat (25%) diabetic diet, subjects significantly decreased fat intake but did not achieve the prescribed 25% fat level. The significantly lower fat intake after instruction identified the registered dietitian as an effective behavioral change agent. Six compliance predictors obtained at an initial interview accounted for 77% of the variance in compliance.

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Development and evaluation of an intervention program: "Control on Campus".

PURPOSE: This study was designed to develop and test an intervention for college students with type 1 diabetes. METHODS: A diabetes program, "Control on Campus," and guide were developed based on the Expanded Health Belief Model and Social Learning Theory. Diabetes knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors were assessed preprogram, postprogram, and at follow-up for 3 intervention cohorts and a control group. RESULTS: Reporting of HbA1c values and diabetes knowledge improved significantly as a result of the intervention compared with no increase in the control group. Furthermore, participants reported feeling more support on campus after the intervention, appeared to have overcome their fears associated with testing their blood glucose, reported an increased frequency of blood glucose testing, and were more likely to test when they felt their blood glucose level was low. CONCLUSIONS: Overall, this research yielded substantial insight into the characteristics of college students with diabetes and was successful in designing and evaluating an intervention trial for this population.

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