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As seen in: BMJ Global Health, BMJ Open, BMJ Open Diabetes Research & Care, MDPI, BioRxiv, The Lancet, medRxiv
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The contribution of maternal glucose to birth weight is smaller in Uganda (sub-Saharan Africa) than in Afro-Caribbean or white ethnicity mother–child pairs from outside Africa

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By Wisdom P. Nakanga, Isaac Sekitoleko, Rob Andrews Verified
| BMJ Global Health
The international diagnostic criteria for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) are based on the Hyperglycaemia and Adverse Pregnancy Outcome (HAPO) study, which did not include any centres from sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). In the absence of evidence, it is assumed the impact of glycaemia is universal and so the same cut-offs as found in Europe, Asia and America are appropriate in Africa.
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Assessing the effectiveness of a depression-integrated model in adult HIV care in Uganda (the HIV+D trial): a cluster-randomised controlled trial

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By Eugene Kinyanda, Richard S. Mpango, Isaac Sekitoleko, Christine Tusiime
| The Lancet Verified
Introduction Depression affects about 15% of the estimated 25middot;7 million African people with HIV, and is a leading cause of burden of disease.1 Depression in people with HIV not only impairs their quality of life, but has also been associated with more rapid HIV disease progression and increased HIV-related deaths,2 poor adherence to HIV treatment,3,4 risky sexual behaviour,4 and increased use of health facilities.3,4 Despite the burden of depression and the growing evidence base for...
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EDTA tubes are suitable for insulin and C-peptide measurement in resource-limited settings and can be stored at room temperature for up to 24 hours

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By Isaac Sekitoleko, Mubiru Nathan, Rogers Mukasa, Terry Ongaria
| BioRxiv
Abstract Introduction: Insulin and C-peptide assessment are important in characterization and management of diabetes. However, their adoption and increased clinical use in low resource settings (LRSs) is partly hindered by logistical factors including supplies required for pre-analytical sample handling and limited infrastructure. We aimed to determine the effects of altered sample processing conditions on stability of insulin and C-peptide at the pre-analytical stage.
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