Abstract
BackgroundThe main goal in diabetes care is to improve the patient's quality of life, to maintain satisfactory metabolic control and to retain minimal complications caused by diabetes mellitus (DM). Thus, this study has assessed self-care practice and glycaemic control amongst adults with diabetes mellitus.SettingA facility-based study amongst the diabetic follow-up clinic at Jimma University Specialized Hospital in Ethiopia.MethodsA cross-sectional study was conducted from 01 April to 30 April 30 2010. A total of 343 diabetic patients were selected using a systematic sampling method. The data were collected by structured questionnaires and a medical card review; anthropometric measurement was done by trained nurses.ResultsThe study showed that 53% of the respondents had diabetes related knowledge. The study also found that 64% of the respondents were physically less active, and 17% of the respondents were walking on foot for less than 30 minutes per a day. Only 18.1% of the respondents were able to control their Fasting Blood Sugar (FBS) to level below 126 mg/dL.ConclusionThe present study illustrates that the level of knowledge about diabetes and self-care practices amongst diabetic patients were meager. In addition, it showed that respondents’ level of physical activity, their educational status, and the dose of oral hypoglycaemic agents taken by the respondents significantly affected glycaemic control.
Highlights
BackgroundDiabetes is becoming a pandemic disease resulting in an increased need for health care
In managing diabetic mellitus (DM) proper self-care practice and optimal glucose control is an essential cornerstone in achieving successful health outcomes.[1,2]
A total of 343 diabetic patients participated in the study giving a response rate of 100%
Summary
BackgroundDiabetes is becoming a pandemic disease resulting in an increased need for health care. Despite the great advancements that have been made in the treatment of diabetes in recent years, diabetes is one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality. It has a significant impact on the patients‘ quality of life, productivity and involves enormous health costs for virtually every society[1]. The main goal in diabetes care is to improve the patient’s quality of life, to maintain satisfactory metabolic control and to retain minimal complications caused by diabetes mellitus (DM). This study has assessed self-care practice and glycaemic control amongst adults with diabetes mellitus. Setting: A facility-based study amongst the diabetic follow-up clinic at Jimma University Specialized Hospital in Ethiopia
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