The challenges of type 1 diabetes and new psychoactive substance misuse
Journal Article
Charlton, J., Albanese, A., & Brodie, L. (2018)
The challenges of type 1 diabetes and new psychoactive substance misuse. Practical Diabetes, 35(3), 81-85a. https://doi.org/10.1002/pdi.2168
Substance misuse, specifically novel psychoactive substances (NPSs), can have multiple effects on physical and psychological health and well-being. This is of particular conce...
Can laboratory based research regarding type 1 diabetes and exercise be applied into the real-life environment?
Journal Article
Charlton, J., Kilbride, L., MacLean, R., Darlison, M. G., & McKnight, J. (2015)
Can laboratory based research regarding type 1 diabetes and exercise be applied into the real-life environment?. Practical Diabetes, 32(6), (217-221). ISSN 2047-2900
The aim of this study was to determine whether results from laboratory based research examining glycaemic control during and after exercise can be applied to a real-life (non-...
Type 1, tents, take-aways and toilets: how to manage at a music festival
Journal Article
Charlton, J., & Mackay, L. (2010)
Type 1, tents, take-aways and toilets: how to manage at a music festival. Practical Diabetes International, 27(7), 272-275. https://doi.org/10.1002/pdi.1501
Maintaining optimal glycaemic control in people with type 1 diabetes is challenging. Attending a weekend music festival encompasses lifestyle activities that increase the chal...
Body piercing: a dangerous practice in type 1 diabetes?
Journal Article
Charlton, J., Adamson, K., Strachan, M., & Mcknight, J. (2006)
Body piercing: a dangerous practice in type 1 diabetes?. Practical Diabetes International, 23(4), 166-168. https://doi.org/10.1002/pdi.935
Body piercing is becoming increasingly common, but is not without complications. We present the cases of two patients with type 1 diabetes who required hospital admission foll...
Potential manipulation of glycaemic control by patients with diabetes: Unreliability of random blood glucose measurements
Journal Article
Gold, A., Charlton, J., Allwinkle, J., & Frier, B. (1994)
Potential manipulation of glycaemic control by patients with diabetes: Unreliability of random blood glucose measurements. Practical Diabetes International, 11(4), 160-161. doi:10.1002/pdi.1960110408
Glycaemic control is often assessed using a random blood glucose measurement in patlents attending for diabetes review in specialist clinics. This measurement is susceptible t...