Glycemic status, income, self-monitoring, compliance, education and pattern of pharmacotherapy in 100 patients of type 2 diabetes mellitus
JPMI-Journal of Postgraduate Medical Institute. 2007; 21 (3): 201-204
in English
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ABSTRACT
To assess the glycemic status, income, self-monitoring, compliance, education and pattern of pharmacotherapy in 100 type 2 diabetes mellitus patients. Material and This descriptive observational study was carried out at Medical A Unit, Khyber Teaching Hospital Peshawar. A total of 100 type 2 diabetic patients were included through non-probability sampling. Glycosylated hemoglobin of each patient was determined and questions were asked about income, self-monitoring of glycemic status, education and compliance of the patients. Majority of the patients [78%] had poorly controlled diabetic mellitus. Most of the patients [42%] were poor and their monthly income was less than 5000 rupees. Only 57% of the patients monitored their blood sugar once a month. No patient was using glycosylated hemoglobin for assessment of his or her glycemic status. Majority of the patients [82%] were illiterate. Oral hypoglycemic agents were used by 81% of the patients. Most of the patients had poorly controlled diabetes mellitus. Majority of the patients were poor and illiterate and there was poor self-monitoring. Most of the patients were using oral hypoglycemic drugs
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Index:
IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean)
Main subject:
Blood Glucose
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Glycated Hemoglobin
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Blood Glucose Self-Monitoring
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Patient Education as Topic
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Patient Compliance
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Compliance
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Drug Therapy
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Educational Status
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Income
Limits:
Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
J. Postgrad. Med. Inst.
Year:
2007
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