The prevalence of hypertension and its progression among patients with type 2 diabetes in Jordan.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Assessing the prevalence and progression of hypertension among diabetics is crucial for designing appropriate strategies for successfully managing hypertension and its life-threatening complications. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of hypertension, its progression, and its determinants among type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients in Jordan.

Materials and methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted among 1382 Jordanian patients with T2DM in the period from January 2019 to January 2020. Blood pressure (BP) was followed and measured every 2-3 months using standardized automated sphygmomanometer during patients' routine visits for a total of 12 months. Data were obtained from medical records that included sociodemographic variables, anthropometric measur

SUBMITTER: Salameh AB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8666513 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature