Suboptimal glycaemic and blood pressure control and screening for diabetic complications in adult ambulatory diabetic patients in Uganda: a retrospective study from a developing country
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Date
2014
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Journal of Diabetes & Metabolic Disorders
Abstract
Currently, Sub Saharan Africa is faced with a substantial burden from diabetes mellitus. In most of the African countries, screening for diabetes related complications and control of blood pressure and glycaemic levels is often suboptimal.
The study aimed at assessing the extent of optimal glycaemic and blood pressure control and the frequency of screening for diabetic complications in adult ambulatory Ugandan diabetic patients.
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Adult ambulatory diabetic patients, Diabetic complications, Suboptimal glycaemic and blood pressure control
Citation
Kibirige, D., Atuhe, D., Sebunya, R., & Mwebaze, R. (2014). Suboptimal glycaemic and blood pressure control and screening for diabetic complications in adult ambulatory diabetic patients in Uganda: a retrospective study from a developing country. Journal of Diabetes & Metabolic Disorders, 13, 1-7.https://doi.org/10.1186/2251-6581-13-40