Glycemic control and its associated factors among diabetes mellitus patients at Ayder comprehensive specialized hospital, Mekelle-Ethiopia

Diabetes is one of the largest health emergencies of the twenty-first century and it is increasing with alarming rate throughout the world. Glycemic Control in diabetes patients is an important issue in minimizing diabetes related complications and deaths. Institution based comparative cross-section...

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Published in:Adipocyte 2018-07, Vol.7 (3), p.197-203
Main Authors: Mideksa, Seifu, Ambachew, Sintayehu, Biadgo, Belete, Baynes, Habtamu Wondifraw
Format: Article
Language:English
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Diabetes mellitus
glucometer
glycemic control
self-monitoring blood glucose
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Summary:Diabetes is one of the largest health emergencies of the twenty-first century and it is increasing with alarming rate throughout the world. Glycemic Control in diabetes patients is an important issue in minimizing diabetes related complications and deaths. Institution based comparative cross-sectional study was conducted from March to April, 2017. Glycated Hemoglobin A1c and biochemical profiles were determined using Huma Meter A1c and ABX PENTRA 400 clinical chemistry analyzer. Independent t-test to compare groups, bivariate and multi variable logistic regression analysis were used. A P-value
ISSN:2162-3945
2162-397X
DOI:10.1080/21623945.2018.1467716