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Diabetes Research in Children Network (DirecNet)
The mission of DirecNet is to investigate the potential use of glucose monitoring technology and its impact on the management of type 1 diabetes (T1DM) in children. |
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| DirecNet is a network consisting of 5 clinical centers and a coordinating center. | |
| Specific goals for the network include the following: | |
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Assess the accuracy of continuous monitoring devices in order to determine if these devices are useful in improving glycemic control and preventing hypoglycemia in children with T1DM. |
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Determine the optimal utilization of continuous glucose monitors in the management of T1DM in children. |
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Assess the impact of continuous glucose monitoring on quality of life for the child and family |
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Develop tools for the child and parents to use for incorporating continuous glucose monitors into diabetes self-management. |
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To assess possible changes in neurocognitive function and how it relates to frequency of hypoglycemia in young children with type 1 diabetes. |
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Evaluate and develop distinct, age-appropriate treatment approaches to T1DM in children. |
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Use continuous glucose monitoring to characterize the glycemic profile of nondiabetic children. |
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Develop statistical methods for the analysis of continuous glucose monitoring data. |