ArticleJournal of diabetes investigation2022
HbA1c, blood pressure, and cholesterol control in adults with diabetes: A report card for Kuwait.
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- Blood Pressure Control Among Diabetic Patients in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Current diabetes reviews · 2025Pooled it
- Modern Management of CKM Syndrome: Use of GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in a Multidisciplinary Setting-Expert Group Recommendations from Kuwait.Diabetes therapy : research, treatment and education of diabetes and related disorders · 2026Review
- Prevalence and management of renal impairment in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus in general versus specialized diabetes clinics in primary care in Kingdom of Bahrain.Journal of family medicine and primary care · 2026Article
- Identify unmet needs in diabetes care in Shandong, China: a secondary analysis of a cross-sectional study using cascade of care framework.BMC endocrine disorders · 2024Article
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- Trends in glycemic, blood pressure, and lipid control in adults with diabetes in Switzerland: the CoLaus|PsyCoLaus Study.BMJ open diabetes research & care · 2023Article
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aimTo assess the level of glycemic, blood pressure, and cholesterol control (the 'ABCs') nationally amongst adults with diabetes living in Kuwait. MATERIALS AND
methodsUsing data from two national cross-sectional surveys, the levels of risk factor control were assessed in 1,801 adults with diabetes, aged 18-82 years. Glycemic control was defined as HbA1c < 7%, blood pressure control as systolic and diastolic blood pressures of <140/90 mmHg, and non-HDL cholesterol control as <3.4 mmol/L.
resultsThe percentage of adults with diabetes achieving control was 39.2% (95% CI, 37.0-41.5) for glycemia, 58.4% (95% CI, 56.0-60.7) for blood pressure, and 28.3% (95% CI, 26.3-30.4) for non-HDL cholesterol. The percentage of adults who were non-smokers was 77.6% (95%, CI 75.6-79.4). The percentage of adults with diabetes achieving control on all three risk factors was 7.4% (95% CI, 6.3-8.8), and only 5.8% (95% CI, 4.8-7.0) achieved ABC control and were nonsmokers. ABC control was 30% higher in women compared with men. Non-Kuwaitis were almost twice as likely to have uncontrolled ABC factors compared with Kuwaitis.
conclusionsOnly 1 in 13 people with diabetes in Kuwait achieved good control of glycemia, blood pressure, and cholesterol. Only 2 in 5 achieved glycemic control, 6 in 10 blood pressure control, and 2 in 7 cholesterol control. A national diabetes quality improvement program is urgently needed to improve the quality of care and to prevent long-term complications.
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