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All publications by 'Thornton H'



Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust – St Helens & Knowsley Staff

Reflection on 30 years as a PDSN

Abstract In her final editorial for the Paediatrics section, Helen Thornton reflects on the advancement of diabetes management over the last 30 years. Thornton, H. (2019). Reflection on 30 years as a PDSN . Journal of Diabetes Nursing. 23 (5), 94

Published: 23/12/2019
Authors: Thornton H

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Is 4 still the floor?

​ Abstract In her Paediatrics section editorial, Helen Thornton discusses new definitions of hypoglycaemia from the International Hypoglycaemia Study Group and their relevance to clinical care. Thornton H. (2018). Is 4 still the floor? . Journal of Diabetes Nursing. 22 (4), 31

Published: 24/09/2018
Authors: Thornton H

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Facilitating physical activity for young people with type 1 diabetes

​ Abstract It is recommended that all young people should do at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day. NICE guidance suggests that exercise should be encouraged on a regular basis in young people with diabetes to reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease. However, physical activity can pose additional challenges..

Published: 24/09/2018
Authors: Brown J, Thornton H

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Is management in school the key to quality improvement?

​National Paediatric Diabetes Audit results published in February 2017 for the first time show a significant improvement in diabetes control, with the median HbA1c nationally being 64.5 mmol/mol (8.1%), see Figure 1 (Royal College of Paediatric and Child Health [RCPCH], 2017). This exceeded the trajectory that was seen by our European colleges some..

Published: 04/01/2018
Authors: Thornton H

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Prevalence of Celiac Disease in 52,721 Youth With Type 1 Diabetes: International Comparison Across Three Continents. Diabetes Care 2017;40:1034–1040

​Letter. Craig, M. E.; Prinz, N.; Thornton, H. et al. (2017). Response to Comment on Craig et al. Prevalence of Celiac Disease in 52,721 Youth With Type 1 Diabetes: International Comparison Across Three Continents. Diabetes Care 2017;40:1034–1040 . Diabetes Care . 40 (11), e168-169

Published: 04/01/2018
Authors: Thornton H

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eP146: Development of digital video resources for goals of diabetes education: A UK structured education programme

Objective Goals of Diabetes Education is a structured educationprogramme that has been designed to enhance the knowledge, confi-dence and skills of all Children & Young People with Type 1 diabetes and contribute to their physical, social and emotional wellbeing. Introduced in 2016 in the UK this age related competency framework provides a scaffolding..

Published: 03/01/2018
Authors: Thornton H

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Prevalence of Celiac Disease in 52,721 Youth With Type 1 Diabetes

OBJECTIVE  Celiac disease (CD) has a recognized association with type 1 diabetes. We examined international differences in CD prevalence and clinical characteristics of youth with coexisting type 1 diabetes and CD versus type 1 diabetes only. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS  Data sources were as follows: the Prospective Diabetes Follow-up registry (Germany/Austria); the..

Published: 06/06/2017
Authors: Thornton H

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Goals of diabetes education: A national UK structured self-management education programme

​Objective: Goals of Diabetes Education is a structured education programme that was originally developed in 1996 in Denmark. It was translated and first published in the UK in 2012 to fulfil the requirements of the Paediatric Diabetes Best Practice Tariff. This original structured educational framework has been updated and enhanced following the..

Published: 24/02/2017
Authors: Thornton H

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Age should hold no boundaries for young people

Abstract Diabetes can be diagnosed at any age in childhood. Children and young people (CYP) must be empowered to develop knowledge and self-caring skills with the aim of independence by the time they transfer to young adult services. The percentage of CYP achieving excellent diabetes control has increased from 15.8% in 2012/13..

Published: 21/02/2017
Authors: Thornton H, Seagrave V

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Model of Care

​ Thornton, H. (2013).  Which model of care will deliver the improvements we seek?  Journal of Diabetes Nursing. 17 (1), 18-19  

Published: 19/07/2016
Authors: Thornton H

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Diabetes Legacy Plan

​ Thornton, H. (2012).  A diabetes legacy plan for children and young people . Journal of Diabetes Nursing. 16 (1), 18  

Published: 19/07/2016
Authors: Thornton H

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