Characteristics associated with optimal blood sugar in individuals living with type 2 diabetes in hard-to-reach rural communities: results of a cross-sectional study in Esmeraldas, Ecuador.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a pressing public health challenge in Latin America, with an increasing prevalence and negative impacts on population health. Achieving optimal blood glucose levels is critical for preventing complications, yet significant socioeconomic inequities persist in disease management and optimal glucose control. We aimed to investigate the patient characteristics associated with optimal fasting capillary glucose in individuals living with T2DM in a hard-to-reach setting in Esmeraldas, Ecuador.

Methods

We carried out a cross-sectional study of individuals with T2DM in the Eloy Alfaro health district of Esmeraldas, using a complex sample design with some limitations. Data collection took place between October 2020 and May 2022 and involve

SUBMITTER: Puig-Garcia M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11934518 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature