• Factors associated with treatment in primary versus specialist care: A population-based study of people with type 2 and type 1 diabetes 

      Slåtsve, Kristina Barbara; Claudi, Tor; Lappegård, Knut Tore; Jenum, Anne Karen; Larsen, Marthe; Nøkleby, Kjersti; Cooper, John; Sandberg, Sverre; Berg, Tore Julsrud (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-04-08)
      <p>Aims: The objectives of this study are to identify the proportion and characteristics of people with type 1 and 2 diabetes treated in primary, specialist and shared care and to identify the proportion of persons with type 2 diabetes reaching HbA<sub>1c</sub> treatment targets and the clinical risk factors and general practitioner and practice characteristics associated with treatment in specialist ...
    • Level of education is associated with coronary heart disease and chronic kidney disease in individuals with type 2 diabetes: a population-based study 

      Slåtsve, Kristina Barbara; Claudi, Tor; Lappegård, Knut Tore; Jenum, Anne Karen; Larsen, Marthe-Kristin; Nøkleby, Kjersti; Tibelles, Hatuia Bø; Cooper, John; Sandberg, Sverre; Buhl, Esben Selmer; Løvaas, Karianne Fjeld; Berg, Tore Julsrud (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2022-09-28)
      Introduction - To study the relationship between education level and vascular complications in individuals with type 2 diabetes in Norway.<p> <p>Research design and methods - Multiregional population-based cross-sectional study of individuals with type 2 diabetes in primary care. Data were extracted from electronic medical records in the period 2012–2014. Information on education level was obtained ...
    • Prevalence, vascular complications, and level of health care treatment in individuals with type 2 and type 1 diabetes mellitus 

      Slåtsve, Kristina Barbara (Doctoral thesis; Doktorgradsavhandling, 2022-10-04)
      The total prevalence of diabetes and vascular complications is increasing. Consequently, it is important to provide diabetes treatment according to the National clinical guideline for the management of diabetes and allocate individuals to the right level of health care in line with the National guideline for prioritization in specialist health care – Endocrinology and endocrine surgery. We used data ...
    • The total prevalence of diagnosed diabetes and the quality of diabetes care for the adult population in Salten, Norway 

      Slåtsve, Kristina Barbara; Claudi, Tor; Lappegård, Knut Tore; Jenum, Anne Karen; Larsen, Marthe; Cooper, John; Sandberg, Sverre; Berg, Tore Julsrud (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2020-08-27)
      <p><i>Objective:</i> To assess the total prevalence of types 1 and 2 diabetes and to describe and compare cardiovascular risk factors, vascular complications and the quality of diabetes care in adults with types 1 and 2 diabetes in Salten, Norway. <p><i>Research design and methods:</i> Cross-sectional study including all patients with diagnosed diabetes in primary and specialist care in Salten, ...