Journal of Nursing & Care

Nafanua Braginsky

Publications

• Research Article
  Glycemic Relapse in Uninsured Asian-Americans/Pacific Islanders with Diabetes
  Author(s): Chen-Yen Wang, Nafanua Braginsky and Anne LeakeChen-Yen Wang, Nafanua Braginsky and Anne Leake
  
  Abstract Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine the rate of glycemic relapse in uninsured Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders attending the diabetes clinic of a community health center in Honolulu, Hawaii. Methods: Target study population was patients who came to the diabetes clinic between November 1, 2011 and February 29, 2012. Their medical charts between January 2009 and February 2012 were reviewed for retrieving levels of HbA1C, LDL (low-density lipid), Triglyceride, and blood pressure. Changes in these outcomes were compared with baseline. Percent of patients with glycemic relapse was calculated. Through a ‘talk story’ session, the management team members gathered their perspectives in educating Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders with diabetes. Findings: Medical records of 111 patie.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2167-1168.1000139

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