Knowledge of chronic complications of diabetes among persons living with type 2 diabetes mellitus in northern Ghana.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Diabetes mellitus is a complex disease that affects many organ systems, leading to concerns about deteriorating population health status and ever-increasing healthcare expenditure. Many people with diabetes do not achieve optimal glycaemic control and other metabolic indices, leading to a heightened risk of developing complications. Adequate knowledge of diabetes complications is a prerequisite for risk-factor reduction and prevention of the consequences of the disease. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the knowledge of chronic complications of diabetes among persons living with type 2 diabetes mellitus in northern Ghana.

Method

A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 320 patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in northern Ghana. The consecu

SUBMITTER: Afaya RA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7592765 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature