Diabetes mellitus type 2 in urban Ghana: characteristics and associated factors.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sub-Saharan Africa faces a rapid spread of diabetes mellitus type 2 (DM2) but its potentially specific characteristics are inadequately defined. In this hospital-based study in Kumasi, Ghana, we aimed at characterizing clinical, anthropometric, socio-economic, nutritional and behavioural parameters of DM2 patients and at identifying associated factors.

Methods

Between August 2007 and June 2008, 1466 individuals were recruited from diabetes and hypertension clinics, outpatients, community, and hospital staff. Fasting plasma glucose (FPG), serum lipids and urinary albumin were measured. Physical examination, anthropometry, and interviews on medical history, socio-economic status (SES), physical activity and nutritional behaviour were performed.

Results

The ma

SUBMITTER: Danquah I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3364878 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature