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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