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AimsTo compare, in a randomized controlled non-inferiority trial, the outcomes of the traditional format for Dose Adjustment for Normal Eating structured education courses; that is, one delivered over 5 consecutive days (1-week course) with a variant of this format delivered 1day a week for 5 consecutive weeks (5-week course). MethodsAdults with Type 1 diabetes, from seven UK Dose Adjustment For Normal Eating training centres, were individually randomized, stratified by centre, to receive either a 1-week or 5-week course. A qualitative study was embedded within the trial to explore patients' experiences. ResultsIn total, 213 patients were randomized and 160 completed the study procedures. In the per-protocol analysis, the difference in HbA(1c) levels (95% CI) between the arms at 6months was 0.4mmol/mol (-2.4, 3.1) or 0.03% (-0.22, 0.28) and -0.9mmol/mol (-3.9, 2.2) or -0.08% (-0.36, 0.20) at 12months. All confidence limits were within the non-inferiority margin of 5.5mmol/mol (0.5%) for HbA(1c)%. For those patients with a baseline HbA(1c) of 58mmol/mol (7.5%) the mean change (95% CI) in HbA(1c) was -2.2mmol/mol (-4.0, -0.4) or -0.20% (-0.37, -0.04) at 6months (P=0.016), and -2.0mmol/mol (-4.1, 0.04) or -0.18% (-0.37 to 0.004) at 12months (P=0.055). Episodes of severe hypoglycaemia were decreased by 82% [relative risk 0.18 (95% CI 0.03-0.936); P=0.042], psychosocial outcomes improved significantly, and the difference between arms was not significant. Qualitative interviews showed that patients overwhelmingly favoured the format of course that they attended. ConclusionsIn summary, 5-week and 1-week Dose Adjustment for Normal Eating courses are equivalent in terms of biomedical and psychosocial outcomes, and we were persuaded that both course formats should be made available in routine care.
- 出版日期2015-3
