Awareness of diabetes complications in an Irish population

O’Sullivan, Eoin; Bhargava, Amit; O’Callaghan, Michael; Buckley, Una; Faoite, T. De; Moynihan, Katie; Thabit, Hood; Walsh, Caroline; Sreenan, Séamus

doi:10.1007/s11845-009-0301-0

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“…(16) Only one female reported sexual dysfunction as a complication, while 48 males were aware of sexual complication. The most frequent complications reported by the patients were eye problems (68%) which is consistent with a study conducted in Ireland, (21) followed by nephropathy. This higher rate (as compared to awareness to other complications) can be explained by the annual screening for retinopathy and proteinuria.…”

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The Role of Educational Level in Glycemic Control among Patients with Type II Diabetes Mellitus

Alrasheedi¹

2014

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Abstract:Objectives: To evaluate the impact of the educational level on glycemic control among patients with type II diabetes mellitus. Methods:A disproportional systematic stratified sample of 384 patients, based on educational level, was selected from patients of type II diabetes attending the Primary Care Clinic of King Khalid University Hospital, over a period of 6 months in 2012-2013. A questionnaire sought information about socio-demographic factors, clinical characteristics, awareness of diabetic complications and self-care management behaviors. Weight and height were measured. Poor glycemic control was defined as HbA1c ≥7%. Result:The rate of patients who had poor glycemic control is 67.7%. The educational level had no impact on glycemic control, but the patients of high educational level had better awareness of the complications and a high rate of adherence to diet. About 70.5% of patients were aware of two or more diabetic complications. The factors associated with poor control included increased duration of diabetes, use of insulin and oral hypoglycemic agents combination, being obese or overweight, poor adherence to diet, poor adherence to exercise and poor compliance with follow up. This study found a high rate of poor adherence to diet (68%) and poor adherence to exercise (79.4%). Conclusion:The proportion of patients with poor glycemic control was high in this study. This study showed that educational level may not be a good predictor of better therapeutic compliance. In-spite of the significant importance of appropriate diet and exercise in the control of diabetes, there was a high rate of poor adherence to diet and to exercise, especially among females. Educational programs that emphasize adherence to treatment regimens as a whole, especially to diet, to exercise and to regular follow up are of greater benefit in glycemic control as compared to compliance of medications alone.

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The Role of Educational Level in Glycemic Control among Patients with Type II Diabetes Mellitus

Alrasheedi¹

2014

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“…In the present study, more than half (54.7%) of the participants reported that the cataract was a most common chronic complication of DM and kidney disease (45.6%), heart disease (40.4%) and amputation (20.8%). There areseveral studies that have shown similar results regarding the potential complications of DM (25,26). More than half of the patients identified cataract as a complication of DM.…”

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How much do Tamil patients with diabetes know about complications of diabetes? a descriptive study

Kisokanth¹,

Prathapan

Indrakumar

et al. 2017

Sri Lanka J. Diabetes Endocrinol. Metab.

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Introduction: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a common non-communicable disease (NCD) with numerous short and long term complications. Treatment of diabetes-related complications is costly to the patient and also to the national health structure. The patients who are aware of its complications are more likely to achieve better glycaemic control and to have lesser number of diabetes-related complications. The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge on acute and chronic complications of DM among Tamil patients with type 2 diabetes, attending the medical clinic, Teaching Hospital, Batticaloa, Sri Lanka. Method:This cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted with a patient sample of 384 Tamil patients with type 2 diabetes.Data was collected using a pre-tested interviewer administered questionnaire.Results:The overall knowledge score on diabetes complications ranged from 0-79% with a mean of 28.32% (SD± 16.2%). The majority of the patients were aware that uncontrolled DM could lead to lifelong complications affecting different organs of the body. However, 88.3% obtained less than 50% overall knowledge score on diabetes complications. Around 55% of the participants had identified cataract as a major chronic complication of DM. Sixty percent and 53% of the patients were not able to recognize any symptoms of hypoglycaemia and hyperglycaemia respectively. Conclusion:Knowledge on diabetes complication was very poor among Tamil patients with type 2 diabetes. This highlights the need for better educational programmes on self-awareness on diabetes and related complications in order to reduce the morbidity and mortality pattern of diabetes. Running title: Knowledge on complications of Diabetes

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“…However, in Ireland, 258 diabetic patients were interviewed about behavior and cardiovascular complications arising from diabetes. Less than half the patients were able to identify the role of diet and physical exercise in reducing the risk of cardiovascular events 18 . An Asian study with 5,114 adults, with type II diabetes, also found low understanding regarding diet and self-care 16 .…”

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confidence: 99%

Prevalência de autorrelato da morbidade e conhecimento sobre diabetes: estudo populacional de uma cidade no sul do Brasil

Borges

Rombaldi

Corrêa

et al. 2012

Rev. Bras. Cineantropom. Desempenho Hum.

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-The aim of the present study was to evaluate the knowledge about diabetes and the prevalence of self-reported diabetes in the city of Pelotas, Brazil. A population-based cross-sectional study was carried out including 972 subjects aged from 20 to 69 years. The prevalence of self-reported diabetes was 5.3% (95% CI: 3.9% -6.7%). Most individuals (73.4%) considered that physical exercise is beneficial for diabetic patients. Approximately 90% of the sample correctly identified the characteristics of diabetes, and greater knowledge was observed among those aged 20 to 49 years and from high socioeconomic status. More than half of the sample (54.9%) correctly identified the risk factors for diabetes and greater knowledge was observed among females and subjects from high socioeconomic level. Knowledge on diabetes seems to be widespread among the population, although it is marked, mainly, by socioeconomic differences. Government health promotion strategies are urgent to raise awareness about this morbidity in the population.

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Awareness of diabetes complications in an Irish population

Abstract: Awareness of cardiovascular risk and knowledge of effective measures to reduce this were low in our study and an alternative means of education may need to be considered.

Cited by 21 publications

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The Role of Educational Level in Glycemic Control among Patients with Type II Diabetes Mellitus

The Role of Educational Level in Glycemic Control among Patients with Type II Diabetes Mellitus

How much do Tamil patients with diabetes know about complications of diabetes? a descriptive study

Prevalência de autorrelato da morbidade e conhecimento sobre diabetes: estudo populacional de uma cidade no sul do Brasil

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