Diabetes-related Characteristics in Men with Diabetes for the Glucose Control Group and Noncontrol Group / 기본간호학회지

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: This study was done to identify factors related to glycemic control in men with diabetes. METHODS: Data from the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2007, 2008 collected by the Korean Center for Disease Control were analyzed using chi-square test and t-test. RESULTS: There was a difference in glycemic control according to the individual factor of economic status. Differences in glycemic control according to health related factors were as follows fasting blood sugar, cholesterol, triglyceride, sleep duration, experience of depression and suicidal thoughts. CONCLUSION: The results of this study will contribute to improvements in management for men with diabetes through comprehensive identification of factors related to glycemic control.