Key research themes
1. How does Diabetes Self-Management Education impact blood sugar control and treatment adherence in diabetic patients?
This research area explores the role of patient education programs specifically designed to improve knowledge, skills, and behaviors related to diabetes self-care. Understanding the effectiveness of Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) is crucial because improved self-care can delay or prevent complications such as diabetic nephropathy and improve medication compliance, ultimately leading to better glycemic control.
2. What are the risk factors and epidemiological characteristics associated with diabetic kidney disease in diverse populations?
This research theme investigates the demographic, clinical, and lifestyle factors linked to incidence and progression of diabetic nephropathy, a common and serious complication of diabetes. Understanding these risk determinants in various geographic and socio-economic contexts informs targeted prevention, early diagnosis, and suitable management strategies crucial for reducing morbidity and mortality associated with diabetic kidney disease.
3. How do adjunctive therapies and novel formulations contribute to improving diabetic complications such as diabetic foot ulcers and overall wound healing in diabetic patients?
This research focuses on therapeutic innovations aimed at accelerating healing and reducing complication rates in diabetic foot ulcers and wound care management. Adjunct treatments like hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) and bioactive extracts are evaluated for their biochemical and clinical effects on tissue regeneration, inflammatory modulation, and reduction in amputation rates, thereby improving patient outcomes and quality of life.