Diabetes Facts and research findings about diabetes Les på norsk Contact From the Public Health Report Public Health Report Updated 08.08.2017 Diabetes in Norway More and more people are living with diabetes but the number of new annual cases has stabilised. From the NCD report Indicators for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) Updated 06.01.2020 Raised blood glucose/diabetes in adults (Indicator 12) Prevalence of raised blood glucose/diabetes among persons aged 18+, defined as “long-term blood glucose” HbA1c ≥ 6.5 per cent (48 mmol/mol) or use of blood glucose-lowering drugs. Show more Reports Mapping review Published 12.11.2019 Glucose tolerance test in pregnancy We were commissioned to provide a map of available research about women’s experiences of taking the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) in order to identify gestational diabetes. Mapping review Published 27.09.2019 Communication- and education interventions for woman with gestation diabetes We were commissioned to produce a systematic mapping review on the effect and experience with communication and education interventions for women with gestational diabetes. Systematic review Published 10.04.2019 The effectiveness of screening all pregnant women versus pregnant women with risk factors for gestational diabetes We were asked to summarize available research about the effect of screening all pregnant women for gestational diabetes compared with screening only women with risk factors for gestational diabetes. Health technology assessment Published 01.03.2018 Bariatric surgery for Type 2 Diabetes and a body mass index below 35 - Health Technology Assessment A health technology assessment that addresses efficacy, safety and a health-economic evaluation of bariatric surgery for patients with type 2 diabetes and BMI below 35 compared to standard treatment. Health technology assessment Published 21.08.2017 FreeStyle Libre Flash Glucose Self-Monitoring System: A Single-Technology Assessment This assessment will focus on FreeStyle Libre, flash glucose monitor for insulin treated individuals with type 1 and 2 diabetes (“Type 1 and 2 DM”). Systematic review Updated 19.12.2016 Use of structured data collection for diabetes care in General Practice The majority of patients with type 2 diabetes in Norway are followed up in primary care. We investigated the effect of using a structured way to register clinical data. Health technology assessment Updated 05.12.2016 Effectiveness of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in patients with Late Radiation Tissue Injury or Diabetic Foot Ulcer We have assessed clinical effectiveness of HBOT in patients with LRTI or DFU compared to standard treatment or placebo. Systematic review Updated 05.12.2016 Effect of new anti-diabetic medications in combination with metformin compared to sulfonylurea in combination with metformin in patients with type 2 diabetes This overview of reviews updates evidence comparing the effects of the currently recommended treatment for type 2 diabetes. Show more Studies MIDIA PAGE Study - Diabetes and Coeliac Disease Projects Glucose tolerance test in pregnancy: A systematic mapping review 01.03.2019 MIDIA (Environmental causes of type 1 diabetes) 01.07.2001 Research findings Decrease in new type 2 diabetes cases in Norway Link between weight gain in first year of life and risk of type 1 diabetes
