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ArticleJournal of family medicine and primary care

Metabolic control targets in Sudanese adults with type 1 diabetes: A population-based study.

Ahmed O Almobarak, Sufian K Noor, Wadie M Elmadhoun, Sarra O Bushara, Reham S Salim, Sittana A Forawi, Heitham Awadalla, Einas S Elwali, Mohamed H Ahmed

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9 authors at 4 institutions in 2 countries.

Ahmed O AlmobarakDepartment of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Graduate College, University of Medical Sciences and Technology, Khartoum, Sudan.
Sufian K NoorDepartment of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Nile Valley University, Atbara, Sudan.
Wadie M ElmadhounDepartment of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, Nile Valley University, Atbara, Sudan.
Sarra O BusharaDepartment of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Nile Valley University, Atbara, Sudan.
Reham S SalimDepartment of Public and Tropical Heath Program, Graduate College, University of Medical Sciences and Technology, Khartoum, Sudan.
Sittana A ForawiDepartment of Public and Tropical Heath Program, Graduate College, University of Medical Sciences and Technology, Khartoum, Sudan.
Heitham AwadallaDepartment of Community Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum, Khartoum, Sudan.
Einas S ElwaliDepartment of Public and Tropical Heath Program, Graduate College, University of Medical Sciences and Technology, Khartoum, Sudan.
Mohamed H AhmedDepartment of Medicine and HIV Metabolic Clinic, Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Eaglestone, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, UK.
University of Medical Sciences and Technology · SDNile Valley University · SDMilton Keynes Hospital · GBUniversity of Khartoum · SD

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundType 1 diabetes is a challenging metabolic disorder for health authorities in Sudan. The objective of this study was to assess the level of glycemic control and to determine the prevalence of dyslipidemia and complications among individuals with type 1 diabetes in Sudan. MATERIALS AND

methodsIndividuals with type 1 diabetes, who were having the disease for at least 1 year, were invited to participate in this study. Data were collected from two diabetes centers, in the Capital Khartoum and Atbara City, North of Sudan. Participants were interviewed using standardized pretested questionnaire to record medical history, sociodemographic data, and life style characteristics. Blood pressure, body mass index, and waist circumference were measured. Blood samples were taken for measurement of lipid profile and glycosylated hemoglobin.

resultsA total of eighty individuals with type 1 diabetes volunteered to participate in this study, 37.5% of males and 62.5% of females. Majority of the patients were aged between 40 and 70 years old. There was poor glycemic control (glycosylated hemoglobin >7%), in 83.8%. Age and sex were significant factors associated with poor glycemic control in this cohort. High cholesterol, triglyceride, and low density lipoprotein were seen in 76.2%, 27.5%, and 48.8% of participants, respectively. Low high density lipoprotein was seen in 33.8%. Hypertension was determined in 21.3%. Peripheral neuropathy, visual impairment, diabetic foot, and myocardial infarction were seen in 50%, 48.8%, 18.8%, and 2.5% of patients, respectively.

conclusionSudanese adults with type 1 diabetes have poor glycemic control, high prevalence of dyslipidemia, and long-term complications.

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DyslipidemiaSudantype 1 diabetes

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