Glycemic control and diabetes complications among adult type 2 diabetic patients at public hospitals in Hadiya zone, Southern Ethiopia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Diabetes is one of the biggest worldwide health emergencies of the 21st century. A major goal in the management of diabetes is to prevent diabetic complications that occur as a result of poor glycemic control. Identification of factors contributing to poor glycemic control is key to institute suitable interventions for glycemic control and prevention of chronic complications.

Methods

A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 305 adult type 2 diabetic patients at public hospitals in Hadiya zone from March 1-30, 2019. The study participants were selected by systematic sampling technique. Data were collected using a pretested structured questionnaire and patient chart review; anthropometric and blood pressure measurements were taken. Multivariable lo

SUBMITTER: Dimore AL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10035868 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature