Deepa Manoharan
Oman
Research Article
Glycemic Control and Co morbidities of Patients with Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Referred to the National Diabetes and Endocrine Centre in Muscat, Oman
Author(s): Noor Al Busaidi, Prakash Shanmugam, Deepa Manoharan and Issa Al SalmiNoor Al Busaidi, Prakash Shanmugam, Deepa Manoharan and Issa Al Salmi
Aims: To assess the clinical profile, glycemic control associated risk factors, co morbidities and complications of patients with diabetes who were referred from primary health care facilities. Methods: A highly specialized National Diabetes and Endocrine center (NDEC) has been established in Muscat, Oman in 2013. Clinical details, glycemic control and co morbidities of all referred patients between February 2013 to January 2014 were recorded from their medical records. A total of 611 patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes of any age and either sex were included in this study. The center receives cases requiring a better care for complicated patients with diabetes from primary, secondary and tertiary care facilities on referral base. Results: A total of 611 patients were registered and among them 476 were with type 2 and 135 with type 1 diabetes. The mean age was 45.3 years. Nearly,.. View More»
