Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Diabetes: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Complications01:15

Diabetes: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Complications

1.4K
For most patients, experiencing several weeks of polyuria, polydipsia, fatigue, and significant weight loss may indicate the presence of diabetes. Furthermore, adults displaying the phenotypic appearance of type 2 diabetes (particularly those who are obese and not initially insulin-requiring), may have islet cell autoantibodies, suggesting autoimmune-mediated β cell destruction and a diagnosis of latent autoimmune diabetes of adults (LADA). The categorization of glucose homeostasis is...
1.4K
Diabetes Mellitus: Overview and Type I Subtype01:22

Diabetes Mellitus: Overview and Type I Subtype

4.1K
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by high blood glucose levels due to inadequate insulin production, insulin resistance, or both. The condition affects millions worldwide and can significantly impact their health and quality of life.
Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system mistakenly attacks and destroys the insulin-producing beta cells in the pancreas. As a result, the body is unable to produce sufficient insulin, and individuals with...
4.1K
Emerging Adulthood01:27

Emerging Adulthood

299
Jeffrey Arnett's concept of emerging adulthood offers a framework to understand the unique developmental stage between adolescence and full-fledged adulthood, generally from ages 18 to 25. This period is marked by extensive exploration and shifts in identity, relationships, and career choices, a process known in psychology as role experimentation. Emerging adulthood reflects the evolving cultural expectations surrounding adulthood and the dynamic process of personal transformation during...
299
Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2 and Gestational01:22

Diabetes Mellitus: Type 2 and Gestational

3.7K
Type 2 diabetes, characterized by insulin resistance, arises when the insulin receptors on cells lose responsiveness to insulin, diminishing the cell's capacity to take up glucose, resulting in elevated blood glucose levels. To receive a diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes, a series of blood glucose tests are necessary to assess whether the blood glucose falls within normal parameters. If the result is out of the normal range, a patient may be diagnosed as prediabetic or diabetic, depending on the...
3.7K
Pathophysiology of Diabetes01:20

Pathophysiology of Diabetes

2.3K
Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia. The four categories of diabetes are type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, other specific types of diabetes, and gestational diabetes.
Type 1 diabetes is characterized by autoimmune-mediated destruction of pancreatic β cells, with environmental factors potentially triggering this process in genetically susceptible individuals. Despite many not having a family history, certain genes increase susceptibility,...
2.3K
Carbohydrate Metabolism01:36

Carbohydrate Metabolism

12.8K
Carbohydrates are polymers composed of molecules containing atoms of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. One gram of carbohydrate can provide four kilo-calories of energy, which makes it the most efficient instant energy source.
Starch accounts for approximately 60% of the carbohydrates consumed by humans. Since amylase enzymes cannot function in the stomach's acidic environment, starch can only be digested in the mouth and small intestine. Simple sugars are found naturally in milk and fruits in...
12.8K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Effect of Social Vulnerability on Efficacy of Bariatric Surgery Versus Medical and Lifestyle Intervention for Type 2 Diabetes: Analysis of the ARMMS-T2D Consortium of Randomized Trials.

Annals of internal medicine·2026
Same author

Parental caregiver expectations of hip and spine surgery in children with neuromuscular conditions: A qualitative study.

Developmental medicine and child neurology·2025
Same author

Validation studies of the Career Advancement Inventory for individuals with psychiatric disabilities.

Psychiatric rehabilitation journal·2025
Same author

The Role of Community Health Workers in Improving Diabetes Device Use Among Youth With Type 1 Diabetes: A Web-Based Qualitative Study Using Human-Centered Design With Clinicians.

JMIR diabetes·2025
Same author

Dietary Patterns for Weight and Glycemic Management in Persons With Type 1 Diabetes: A Meta-analysis of Clinical Trials.

The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism·2025
Same author

Young Adults With Type 1 Diabetes and Their Perspectives on Diabetes-Related Social Media: Qualitative Study.

JMIR diabetes·2025
Same journal

Development of a Short Form of the CPAI-A (Form B) with Rasch Analyses.

Journal of applied measurement·2021
Same journal

Evaluating the Impact of Multidimensionality on Type I and Type II Error Rates using the Q-Index Item Fit Statistic for the Rasch Model.

Journal of applied measurement·2021
Same journal

A Psychometric Replication of Fan (1998) Item Response Theory and Classical Test Theory: An Empirical Comparison of their Item/Person Statistics.

Journal of applied measurement·2021
Same journal

The Development of the Mental Toughness Situational Judgment Test: A Novel Approach to Assessing Mental Toughness.

Journal of applied measurement·2021
Same journal

Using the Rasch Model to Measure Comprehension of Fraction Addition.

Journal of applied measurement·2021
Same journal

Comparing Causes of Dependency: Shared Latent Trait or Dependence on Observed Response.

Journal of applied measurement·2021
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Nov 5, 2025

Behavioral Assessment of Visual Function via Optomotor Response and Cognitive Function via Y-Maze in Diabetic Rats
07:41

Behavioral Assessment of Visual Function via Optomotor Response and Cognitive Function via Y-Maze in Diabetic Rats

Published on: October 23, 2020

6.2K

Diabetes Distress in Emerging Adults: Refining the Problem Areas in Diabetes-Emerging Adult Version using Rasch

Katherine Wentzel1, Judith A Vessey, Lori Laffel

  • 1Katherine Wentzell, Pediatric, Adolescent and Young Adult Unit, Joslin Diabetes Center, 1 Joslin Place, Boston MA 02135, USA, Katherine.wentzell@joslin.harvard.edu.

Journal of Applied Measurement
|May 14, 2021
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Diabetes distress varies by life stage. A new 25-item measure, the Problem Areas in Diabetes-Emerging Adult version (PAID-EA), was refined using Rasch analysis to better assess distress in emerging adults with Type 1 diabetes.

More Related Videos

A Computer-Based Platform for Aiding Clinicians in Eating Disorder Analysis and Diagnosis
04:19

A Computer-Based Platform for Aiding Clinicians in Eating Disorder Analysis and Diagnosis

Published on: May 10, 2022

4.1K
Glycemic Impact on Knee Osteoarthritis Symptoms on Physical, Radiographic, and Inflammatory Markers among Individuals Aged 50 and Over with Diabetes
07:22

Glycemic Impact on Knee Osteoarthritis Symptoms on Physical, Radiographic, and Inflammatory Markers among Individuals Aged 50 and Over with Diabetes

Published on: March 7, 2025

482

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Nov 5, 2025

Behavioral Assessment of Visual Function via Optomotor Response and Cognitive Function via Y-Maze in Diabetic Rats
07:41

Behavioral Assessment of Visual Function via Optomotor Response and Cognitive Function via Y-Maze in Diabetic Rats

Published on: October 23, 2020

6.2K
A Computer-Based Platform for Aiding Clinicians in Eating Disorder Analysis and Diagnosis
04:19

A Computer-Based Platform for Aiding Clinicians in Eating Disorder Analysis and Diagnosis

Published on: May 10, 2022

4.1K
Glycemic Impact on Knee Osteoarthritis Symptoms on Physical, Radiographic, and Inflammatory Markers among Individuals Aged 50 and Over with Diabetes
07:22

Glycemic Impact on Knee Osteoarthritis Symptoms on Physical, Radiographic, and Inflammatory Markers among Individuals Aged 50 and Over with Diabetes

Published on: March 7, 2025

482

Area of Science:

  • Psychometrics
  • Endocrinology
  • Developmental Psychology

Background:

  • Emotional burden of Type 1 diabetes (T1D) differs across life stages.
  • Diabetes distress (DD) measurement needs tailoring for specific developmental periods, like emerging adulthood (ages 18-30).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To refine and reduce the Problem Areas in Diabetes-Emerging Adult version (PAID-EA) using Rasch psychometric analysis.
  • To develop a developmentally-embedded measure of DD for emerging adults with T1D.

Main Methods:

  • Rasch psychometric analysis was employed to evaluate and reduce the PAID-EA.
  • A 30-item online survey was completed by 194 emerging adults with T1D.
  • Iterative revisions focused on response category functioning, precision, redundancy, unidimensionality, and targeting.

Main Results:

  • The refined PAID-EA comprises 25 items.
  • The Rasch analysis guided item reduction and ensured psychometric integrity.
  • The reduced measure demonstrates improved utility.

Conclusions:

  • The 25-item PAID-EA is a psychometrically sound and refined measure.
  • This tool shows promising utility for assessing diabetes distress in emerging adults with T1D in clinical and research settings.