Glycemic control of adult patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus in Arabian Gulf Countries; PREDICT.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Optimum glycemic control is necessary to reduce and even prevent the risk of micro- and macrovascular complications of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). The main aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of T1DM patients with adequate glycemic control in 4 Arabian Gulf countries.

Methods

This study was a multicenter, observational, cross-sectional disease registry. Data were collected from adult T1DM patients who were treated with insulin within 6 months prior to the study visit.

Results

Out of 241 patients whose data were eligible for primary endpoint analysis, 27.4% had adequate glycemic control (HbA1c < 7%). The patients' age ranged from 18 to 64 years, and 53% were males. The mean (SD) duration of diabetes was 14.6 (9) years and the mean HbA1c was 8

SUBMITTER: Hafidh K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8805329 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature