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International Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Hypertension Research Group

  • Jensen, Olaf Chresten (Head coordinator)
  • University Hospital of Brest
  • German Embassy Moscow
  • University of Cádiz

Project: Research

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Description

The International Diabetes and Hypertension Research Group for fishers, seafarers and other transport workers was created 12 Jan 2022 in a Zoom conference by specialists in diabetes epidemiology, diabetology, occupational epidemiology, maritime medicine and public health with participation from Russia, Denmark, (Greenland), Spain, France, Panamá and The Filippines. The aim is to provide a foundation for safe and healthy preventive strategies within the UN Global Sustainable Goals, especially Goal 3: Good health and well-being for all workers and Goal 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth with the primary tasks:
1. Screening program for Diabetes T2 and Hypertension via routine medical exams
2. Revision of the ILO Guidelines for medical examinations of seafarers
3. Contribute to the Revision of the WHO International Medical Guide for Ships
4. Contribute to the Revision of the EU Ships Medical Chest
StatusActive
Effective start/end date12/01/2022 → 12/01/2032

Collaborative partners

  • Steno Diabetes Center Copenhagen (lead)
  • Steno Diabetes Center Greenland
  • University of the Philippines
  • University Hospital of Brest

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  • 2 Comment/debate
  • 1 Journal article

  • Early diagnosis of T2DM using high sensitive tests in the mandatory medical examinations for fishers, seafarers and other transport workers

    Jensen, O. C., Flores, A., Corman, V., Canals, M. L., Lucas, D., Denisenko, I., Lucero-Prisno, D. E. I., Secher, A. E. L., Andersen, G. S., Jørgensen, M. E. & Gyntelberg, F., Feb 2022, In: Primary Care Diabetes. 16, 1, p. 211-213

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › Research › peer-review

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  • Rethinking the use of urine dipstick for early diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes mellitus

    Jensen, O. C., Flores, A., Corman, V., Luisa Canals, M., Lucas, D., Denisenko, I., Lucero-Prisno, D. E. I., Lilja Secher, A., Stig Andersen, G., Eika Jørgensen, M., Estopà Pujol, H., Cohen, G. & Gyntelberg, F., Feb 2022, In: Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice. 184, 109222.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate › Research › peer-review

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  • Screening for type 2 diabetes and hypertension in seafarers’ medical examinations

    Jensen, O. C., Flores, A., Corman, V., Canals, M. L., Lucas, D., Denisenko, I., Lucero-Prisno, D. E., Secher, A. L., Andersen, G. S., Jørgensen, M. E., Pujol, H. E., Cohen, G. & Gyntelberg, F., 22. Jun 2022, In: International Maritime Health. 73, 2, p. 64-72

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review

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