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Prevalence of poor glycemic and blood pressure control and pattern of drug use among primary health-care outpatients in Al Ahsa Saudi Arabia.
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- Frequency and correlates of poor glycemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes at Jimma Medical Centre, Ethiopia: a cross-sectional study.The Pan African medical journal · 2024Article
- Nutrition quality of life associated with affective functioning among Omani patients with type 2 diabetes from primary health care.Journal of nutritional science · 2021Article
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Abstract
objectivesTo assess drug use pattern and the effect on glycemic and blood pressure (BP) control in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and hypertensive patients. Furthermore, to evaluate the duration of drug use and antecedence in diagnosis. METHODOLOGY: A cross-sectional study design, comprising interview/questionnaire targeting outpatients attending primary health centers in Al Ahsa was adopted. During the interview, their fasting blood glucose, weight, and height were measured, along with their BP. Time and duration of drug use were recorded. The history, sociodemographic data and the presence of any other disease conditions were also documented.
resultsThe highest number of uncontrolled BP and poor glycemic control was among the age group of 45 and 49 years. Significant number of the patients (92.9%) had body mass index >30 kg/m
conclusionPoor glycemic and BP controls observed in this study could be due to deficient treatment strategy among others. Patients were, however, not adequately managed in line with prescribed clinical guidelines.
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