2016
Psychosocial predictors and moderators of weight management programme outcomes in ethnically diverse obese youth
Taylor JH, Xu Y, Li F, Shaw M, Dziura J, Caprio S, Tamborlane WV, Nowicka P, Savoye M. Psychosocial predictors and moderators of weight management programme outcomes in ethnically diverse obese youth. Pediatric Obesity 2016, 12: 453-461. PMID: 27384496, PMCID: PMC5568975, DOI: 10.1111/ijpo.12165.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsClinic careObese youthOutpatient clinic careAbnormal glucose toleranceObesity treatment outcomesObesity intervention programFamily functioningLifestyle interventionGlucose toleranceChildhood obesityLifestyle programTreatment outcomesPsychosocial predictorsIdentification of factorsIntervention programsIntervention outcomesOutcomesPoor family functioningTreatment effectsHigh anxietyBaselineCareMonthsIntervention
2012
Effects on post-prandial glucose and AGE precursors from two initial insulin strategies in patients with Type 2 diabetes uncontrolled by oral agents
Sakharova OV, Lleva RR, Dziura JD, Spollett GR, Howell SK, Beisswenger PJ, Inzucchi SE. Effects on post-prandial glucose and AGE precursors from two initial insulin strategies in patients with Type 2 diabetes uncontrolled by oral agents. Journal Of Diabetes And Its Complications 2012, 26: 333-338. PMID: 22541894, DOI: 10.1016/j.jdiacomp.2012.03.027.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdministration, OralAgedBlood GlucoseBody WeightCross-Over StudiesDiabetes Mellitus, Type 2FastingFemaleGlycated HemoglobinGlycation End Products, AdvancedHumansHypoglycemic AgentsInsulin GlargineInsulin LisproInsulin, Long-ActingMaleMiddle AgedPostprandial PeriodTreatment FailureTreatment OutcomeConceptsOral anti-hyperglycemic drugsPost-prandial glucoseInsulin strategiesFree fatty acidsType 2Post-prandial glucose metabolismProgressive β-cell dysfunctionType 2 diabetes patientsPost-prandial glucose levelsDaily insulin glargineInitial insulin regimenPrecursor of AGEsSingle-center studyClinical Research CenterLong-term diabetic complicationsAnti-hyperglycemic drugsType 2 diabetesΒ-cell dysfunctionCross-over designInitial insulinInsulin regimenOral agentsInsulin regimensInsulin therapyOAD therapy
2004
Estimated change in physical activity level (PAL) and prediction of 5-year weight change in men: the Aerobics Center Longitudinal Study
Di Pietro L, Dziura J, Blair SN. Estimated change in physical activity level (PAL) and prediction of 5-year weight change in men: the Aerobics Center Longitudinal Study. International Journal Of Obesity 2004, 28: 1541-1547. PMID: 15543159, DOI: 10.1038/sj.ijo.0802821.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDaily physical activity levelsPhysical activity levelsAverage daily physical activity levelsAerobics Center Longitudinal StudyLow physical activity levelsWeight gainThird examinationWeight changeBody weightClinic-based cohort studySame physical activity levelDaily leisure-time physical activityLeisure-time physical activityActivity levelsLongitudinal studyCohort studyCooper ClinicBrisk walkingHealthy menPhysical activityMedical examinationWeight lossRegression modelingMenExaminationCan Physical Activity Attenuate Aging-related Weight Loss in Older People?
Dziura J, Mendes de Leon C, Kasl S, DiPietro L. Can Physical Activity Attenuate Aging-related Weight Loss in Older People? American Journal Of Epidemiology 2004, 159: 759-767. PMID: 15051585, DOI: 10.1093/aje/kwh105.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAgingBody WeightConnecticutExerciseFemaleHumansLongitudinal StudiesMaleRegression AnalysisWeight LossConceptsPhysical activityBody weightWeight lossAge-related weight lossDisease-related weight lossOlder peopleBaseline body weightTotal activity scoreFrail older peopleEntire followActivity scoreChronic diseasesEpidemiologic studiesOlder ageWeight changeEstablished PopulationsOlder cohortRandom effects regressionNew HavenRate of agingCohortFollowYearsActivityDisease