ArticleDiabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity : targets and therapy2021
Association Between Knowledge of Hypoglycemia and Likelihood of Experiencing Hypoglycemia Among Patients with Insulin-Treated Diabetes Mellitus.
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- Prevalence, awareness, treatment, and control of prediabetes and diabetes mellitus in older adults: findings from Iranian STEPS surveys (2016 and 2021).BMC public health · 2025Article
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- Assessment of diabetes knowledge, hypoglycaemia awareness, and adherence to insulin pen usage practices among diabetic patients: a cross-sectional study of determinants and educational needs.BMC public health · 2025Article
- Predictive factors of hypoglycemia in type 2 diabetes: a prospective study using machine learning.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Attitudes and practices related to hypoglycemia unawareness in patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.Journal of medicine and life · 2024Article
- Educational Interventions for Individuals with Insulin-Treated Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Systematic Review.Patient preference and adherence · 2024Review
- Factors associated with knowledge and hypoglycemia experience among patients with diabetes mellitus in Ghana: A cross-sectional study.Public health challenges · 2023Article
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Abstract
purposeThis study aimed to evaluate the association between a patient's knowledge about hypoglycemia and the likelihood of experiencing hypoglycemia. PARTICIPANTS AND
methodsThis cross-sectional study used a structured questionnaire to survey a representative sample of 429 adult males with insulin-treated diabetes mellitus (ITDM) in Saudi Arabia.
resultsThe main factors associated with increased risk of hypoglycemia included (a) a premixed insulin regimen, (b) a long duration of insulin treatment, (c) the use of oral hypoglycemic agents, and (d) a high hypoglycemia knowledge score. Insulin as a treatment modality directly affects the development of hypoglycemia among ITDM patients. Sweating is the most prevalent clinical manifestation among ITDM patients with hypoglycemia and could be an early indicator of hypoglycemia. Earlier detection of hypoglycemic signs may ultimately improve quality of life in ITDM patients.
conclusionThis research highlights the importance of healthcare providers educating ITDM patients about hypoglycemia. Furthermore, our results emphasize the urgent need to establish an educational program about hypoglycemia. ITDM patients are encouraged to learn more about hypoglycemia to help prevent future hypoglycemic attacks.
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