Clinical Updates on Diabetes Mellitus and Carbohydrate Metabolism-Related Diseases

A special issue of Journal of Clinical Medicine (ISSN 2077-0383). This special issue belongs to the section "Endocrinology & Metabolism".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 March 2025 | Viewed by 692

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1. Department of Molecular Endocrinology and Metabolism, Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
2. Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Tokyo Metropolitan Okubo Hospital, Tokyo, Japan
Interests: diabetes; metabolism-related diseases; endocrinology
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Dear Colleagues,

Despite significant advancements in the treatment of diabetes, diabetes mellitus and disorders of carbohydrate metabolism remain major public health issues worldwide. In recent years, as seen during the COVID-19 pandemic, diabetes has been a significant risk factor for severe outcomes in many diseases, making it a condition that requires urgent and proactive management. The purpose of this Special Issue is to enhance understanding and provide healthcare professionals with practical knowledge to improve patient outcomes. We hope this Special Issue serves as a valuable resource for clinicians, researchers, and all those dedicated to combating these pervasive diseases.

Dr. Tatsuya Fukuda
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Keywords

  • diabetes
  • diabetic complications
  • cardiovascular disease
  • carbohydrate
  • endocrinology treatment strategies

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Spanish Validation of the Problem Area in Diabetes-Pediatric Version Survey and Its Weak Association with Metabolic Control Parameters in Pediatric Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional Multicenter Study
by Elisa Civitani Monzón, María Pilar Ferrer Duce, Antonio De Arriba Muñoz, Irune Goicoechea Manterola, Rosa Yelmo Valverde and Josep-Oriol Casanovas-Marsal
J. Clin. Med. 2025, 14(2), 523; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm14020523 - 15 Jan 2025
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Background: Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) in pediatric patients often leads to emotional distress, impacting self-management. The PAID-Peds survey measures diabetes-related emotional burden but lacks a validated Spanish version. This study aimed to validate the Spanish PAID-Peds survey in children and adolescents [...] Read more.
Background: Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) in pediatric patients often leads to emotional distress, impacting self-management. The PAID-Peds survey measures diabetes-related emotional burden but lacks a validated Spanish version. This study aimed to validate the Spanish PAID-Peds survey in children and adolescents with T1DM and correlate it with diabetic metabolic control parameters. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from October 2022 to December 2023, recruiting 636 patients aged 8–17 years from three Spanish hospitals. Psychometric properties were assessed using Cronbach’s alpha for reliability and confirmatory factor analysis for construct validity. Associations between PAID-Peds scores and clinical measures, such as HbA1c, were examined. Results: The final sample consisted of 538 participants (84.59% response rate). The PAID-Peds survey showed high internal consistency (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.90). The confirmatory factor analysis indicated a satisfactory model fit (χ2 = 812.28, p < 0.001; RMSEA = 0.08). Weak correlations were found between PAID-Peds scores and HbA1c (r = 0.14, p < 0.001). Conclusions: The Spanish PAID-Peds survey is a reliable tool for assessing emotional burden in pediatric T1DM patients. Integrating it into clinical practice may improve early identification of emotional distress, aiding in better diabetes management. Further research should explore its application over time and in intervention studies. Full article
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