Factors associated with glycaemic control and diabetes complications in patients at Bugando Medical Centre, Mwanza, Tanzania: A cross-sectional study design.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Glycaemic control is essential for improving the quality of life in patients with Diabetes Mellitus (DM). Untreated hyperglycaemia can result in numerous severe and life-threatening complications, such as damage to the eyes, kidneys, nerves, heart, and peripheral vascular system. Appropriate glycaemic control and management is fundamental to prevent and delay diabetes complications. Therefore, this study aims to assess the prevalence of poor glycaemic control, its associated factors, and the prevalence of diabetes-related complications among DM patients.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted among 340 DM patients treated at Bugando Medical Center from 4th - 30th April 2023 to determine the prevalence of poor glycaemic control and its predictors. Secondary

SUBMITTER: Muchunguzi AH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11364410 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature