Knowledge about Complications of Diabetes in Diabetic Patients Attending in
General Health Checkup, Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital Nepal
Abstract:Introduction: The prevalence of diabetes mellitus has risen exponentially over the last three decades, with resultant
increase in morbidity and mortality mainly due to its complications. The study aimed to assess the knowledge about
the complications of diabetes in diabetic patients.
Methods: A cross-sectional observational study was conducted among 100 diabetic patients who attended general
health check-up clinic of Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital.
Results: Majority of the female patients (78.8%) had t… Show more
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