Hematological abnormalities among adults with type 1 diabetes mellitus at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Changes in the blood cell function, metabolism, and the coagulation system were associated with diabetes mellitus. This study aimed to determine the magnitude and associated factors of hematological abnormalities in adults with type 1 diabetes mellitus.

Methods

A total of 204 medical charts of adults with type 1 diabetes mellitus who registered for follow-up at the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital were reviewed from June to August 2021. Data were collected using a structured data extraction checklist. To identify factors associated with hematological abnormalities, both bivariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were done. Statistical significance was defined as a p-value of <0.05.

Results

The overall magnitude of leukocyt

SUBMITTER: Getawa S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9047808 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature