Structured transition program for adolescents and young adults with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) improves diabetes clinic attendance as well as glycemic control after transition from pediatric to adult diabetes care.
The purpose of this study is to determine if a structured transition program for adolescents and young adults with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) improves diabetes clinic attendance and management as well as glycemic control after transition from pediatric to adult diabetes care.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
188
The Transition Coordinator is central to the intervention and will provide ongoing contact with the medical system as well as education and clinical support where appropriate.
St. Joseph's Health Care
London, Ontario, Canada
London Health Sciences Centre - Children's Hospital
London, Ontario, Canada
Trillium Pediatric Diabetes Clinic
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
The proportion of subjects who fail to attend at least one outpatient adult endocrinology visit during the second year after transition to adult diabetes care.
Time frame: 30 months
In the 2 year transfer to adult care-Frequency of A1C (glycated hemoglobin test)
In the 2 year transfer to adult care-Frequency of A1C (glycated hemoglobin test) \& mean levels Frequency of retinal exam microalbumin to creatinine ratio fasting lipid profile and foot exam testing Rate of hospitalization/ER visits for acute complications of diabetes
Time frame: 30 months
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