Endocrinology & Metabolic Syndrome
Open Access
ISSN: 2161-1017
+44 1478 350008
ISSN: 2161-1017
+44 1478 350008
Gurmu Tesafye
Ethiopia
Research Article
Factors Associated with Poor Glycemic Control among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Ambo Hospital, Ambo; Ethiopia
Author(s): Minyahil Alebachew Woldu, Chala Diriba Wami, Jimma Likisa Lenjisa, Gobezie Temesgen Tegegne, Gurmu Tesafye and Hunduma DinsaMinyahil Alebachew Woldu, Chala Diriba Wami, Jimma Likisa Lenjisa, Gobezie Temesgen Tegegne, Gurmu Tesafye and Hunduma Dinsa
Background: Poor and inadequate glycemic control among patients with type 2 diabetes constitutes a major public health problem and major risk factor for the development of diabetes complications. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine factors associated with poor glycemic control among type 2 diabetes patients attending Ambo hospital chronic care service.
Methods: A prospective cross sectional study was conducted. A 5% sample pretest was performed on randomly selected patients before the beginning of the study. A three month consecutive measurements of blood glucose was used to assess glycemic control.
Results: A total of 102 type 2 diabetes patients were interviewed and their chart was checked using a structured check list format. Of the total 102 patients, 50% had a mean FBG level of > 126 mg/dl.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2161-1017.1000143