Factors associated with high levels of glycated haemoglobin in patients with type 1 diabetes: a multicentre study in Brazil.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Long-term complications of type 1 diabetes mellitus (DM1) can be prevented with adequate glycaemic control. However, high levels of glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) occur in 60%-90% of the patients with DM1. Thus, we aimed to investigate the role of sociodemographic, behavioural and clinical factors on the HbA1c levels of patients with DM1 in Brazil.

Design, setting and participants

A cross-sectional study was conducted in ambulatory patients with DM1 aged ≥18 years from 10 Brazilian cities. Sociodemographic, behavioural and clinical data were obtained through interviews.

Main outcome measures

HbA1c level was measured by liquid chromatography. Hierarchical multiple variable linear regression models were used to identify factors correlated with high levels of HbA

SUBMITTER: Andrade CS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5736030 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature