Diabetic control and compliance using glycated haemoglobin (HbA1C) testing guidelines in public healthcare facilities of Gauteng province, South Africa.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study aimed at evaluating diabetic control and compliance with testing guidelines, across healthcare facilities of Gauteng Province, South Africa, as well as factors associated with time to achieve control. South Africa's estimated total unmet need for care for patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus is 80%.

Research design, methods and findings

The data of 511 781 patients were longitudinally evaluated. Results were reported by year, age category, race, sex, facility and test types. HbA1C of ≤7% was reported as normal, >7 - ≤9% as poor control and >9% as very poor control. The chi-squared test was used to assess the association between a first-ever HbA1C status and variables listed above. The Kaplan-Meier analysis was used to assess probability of attaining co

SUBMITTER: Kone N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10431606 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature