International Research Journal of Biotechnology

Daphine Nabukenya

Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Faculty of Medicine, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, P.O. Box 1410, Mbarara city, Uganda

Publications

• Research Article   
  An Original Research on Prevalence and risk factors for glycemic control among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients attending selected health centers in Mbarara, Uganda
  Author(s): Daphine Nabukenya*, Davis Nduhuura, Derrick Turyasingura, Lillian Racheal Sabano, Bernard Kutuusa, Joseph Ndarubweine and Ritah Kiconco
  
  Objectives: The study aimed at determining prevalence and risk factors for glycemic control among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients attending the four health centres in Mbarara City. Major research question: What is the prevalence of poor glycemic control among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients attending the four health centers in Mbarara city? Setting: The study was carried out in four health centers at their outpatient clinics in Mbarara city. Participants: The study enrolled 140 participants who all participated until its completion of which 46(32.9%) were males and 94(67.1%) were females. Consenting adult type 2 diabetes mellitus patients of either sex receiving health care from the targeted study sites were included in the study. Only those who were critically ill or pregnan.. View More»
  DOI: 10.14303/2141-5153.2023.38

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