Skin-related adverse events and their associated factors among Diabetic patients on insulin therapy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

More than 530 million individuals globally are afflicted with diabetes mellitus (DM), and the prevalence continues to escalate. Insulin remains the cornerstone of DM management across the globe. Nevertheless, existing literature indicates that individuals utilizing insulin are susceptible to developing abscesses and scar formation at injection sites. These complications may undermine therapeutic adherence, thereby adversely impacting the intended clinical outcomes. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of abscesses and scar formation at injection sites, along with their associated factors, among diabetic patients undergoing insulin therapy in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Methods

A hospital-based analytical cross-sectional study was conducted from the 28th of Feb

SUBMITTER: Mbwambo DP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12863474 | biostudies-literature | 2026

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature