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Cystic fibrosis-related diabetes: an update on pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment.

Journal of pediatric endocrinology & metabolism : JPEM
January 1, 1970
Crésio Alves et al. (3 authors)
Journal ArticleReviewHuman Study
Study Details

Study Goal

The study does not focus on Salt but rather on cystic fibrosis-related diabetes (CFRD) and its management, including dietary recommendations.

Results Summary

The study does not report any findings specific to Salt; it primarily discusses CFRD diagnosis, complications, and treatment, including a diet that does not restrict salt.

Population

Patients with cystic fibrosis, particularly those with or at risk for CFRD.

Effective Dosage

Not specified

Duration

Not specified

Interactions

None mentioned

Extracted Claims (3)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
insulin replacement
neutral
CF-related diabetes (CFRD)
patients with cystic fibrosis
-
is part of treatment for
#1
hypercaloric and hyperproteic diet that does not restrict carbohydrates, fats or salt
neutral
CF-related diabetes (CFRD)
patients with cystic fibrosis
-
is part of treatment for
#2
diabetes self-management education
neutral
CF-related diabetes (CFRD)
patients with cystic fibrosis
-
is part of treatment for
#3
Abstract

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a highly prevalent autosomal recessive disorder that is caused by mutations in the CF transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene (7q31.2), which encodes the CFTR chloride-anion channel that is expressed in several tissues. Life expectancy has increased significantly over the past few decades due to therapeutic advances and early diagnosis through neonatal screening. However, new complications have been identified, including CF-related diabetes (CFRD). The earliest detectable glycemic abnormality is postprandial hyperglycemia that progresses into fasting hyperglycemia. CFRD is associated with a decline in lung function, impairments in weight gain and growth, pubertal development, and increased morbidity and mortality. Annual screening with oral glucose tolerance test is recommended beginning at the age of 10, and screenings are recommended for any age group during the first 48 h of hospital admission. Fasting plasma glucose levels ≥126 mg/dL (7.0 mmol/L) or 2-h postprandial plasma glucose levels ≥200 mg/dL (11.1 mmol/L) that persist for more than 48 h are diagnostic criteria for CFRD. Under stable health condition, the diagnosis is made when laboratory abnormalities in accordance with the American Diabetes Association criteria are detected for the first time; however, levels of HbA1c <6.5% do not rule out the diagnosis. Treatment for CFRD includes insulin replacement and a hypercaloric and hyperproteic diet that does not restrict carbohydrates, fats or salt, and diabetes self-management education. The most important CFRD complications are nutritional and pulmonary disease deterioration, though the microvascular complications of diabetes have already been described.

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
Blood GlucoseCystic FibrosisCystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance RegulatorDiabetes MellitusDiagnostic Techniques, EndocrineGlucose Tolerance TestGlycated HemoglobinHumansMass Screening
Study Links
Quality Scores
SafetyNot Assessed
Citation Metrics
Total Citations21
Citations/Year4.2
Relative Citation Ratio1.62
NIH Percentile67.7%
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.75
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