scholarly journals KNOWLEDGE ON HYPOGLYCEMIA AMONG PATIENTS WITH DIABETES MELLITUS.

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 236 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thenmozhi P ◽  
Vijayalakshmi M
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Rural Community ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Patients With Diabetes ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

 Objective: The objective of the study is to assess the level of knowledge on hypoglycemia among patients with diabetes mellitus in the rural community. Hypoglycemia is an acute complication of diabetes mellitus. The recognition of hypoglycemia and immediate treatment of hypoglycemia should be known by all the diabetic patients so that treatment of hypoglycemia may not be delayed, need for hospitalization could be avoided, and life-threatening complications due to hypoglycemia may be prevented.Methods: A cross-sectional research design was adopted with 60 samples who met the inclusion criteria in the rural community in India. Structured interview method was used to collect the data. Data were analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics.Result: Of 60 samples, 38 (63.33%) had inadequate knowledge, 12 (20%) of them had moderately adequate knowledge, and 10 (16.67%) of them had adequate knowledge. There is a significant association between the age and type of treatment at the level of p<0.05 with the level of knowledge on hypoglycemia.Conclusion: The study findings emphasized that majority of the patients with diabetes mellitus do not have the knowledge on hypoglycemia. The health-care professional has an important role in educating diabetics on hypoglycemia so that hypoglycemic episodes and morbidity could be reduced or prevented.

scholarly journals KNOWLEDGE ON HYPOGLYCEMIA AMONG PATIENTS WITH DIABETES MELLITUS.

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 236
Author(s):  
Thenmozhi P ◽  
Vijayalakshmi M
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Rural Community ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Patients With Diabetes ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

 Objective: The objective of the study is to assess the level of knowledge on hypoglycemia among patients with diabetes mellitus in the rural community. Hypoglycemia is an acute complication of diabetes mellitus. The recognition of hypoglycemia and immediate treatment of hypoglycemia should be known by all the diabetic patients so that treatment of hypoglycemia may not be delayed, need for hospitalization could be avoided, and life-threatening complications due to hypoglycemia may be prevented.Methods: A cross-sectional research design was adopted with 60 samples who met the inclusion criteria in the rural community in India. Structured interview method was used to collect the data. Data were analyzed by descriptive and inferential statistics.Result: Of 60 samples, 38 (63.33%) had inadequate knowledge, 12 (20%) of them had moderately adequate knowledge, and 10 (16.67%) of them had adequate knowledge. There is a significant association between the age and type of treatment at the level of p<0.05 with the level of knowledge on hypoglycemia.Conclusion: The study findings emphasized that majority of the patients with diabetes mellitus do not have the knowledge on hypoglycemia. The health-care professional has an important role in educating diabetics on hypoglycemia so that hypoglycemic episodes and morbidity could be reduced or prevented.

scholarly journals Knowledge and Practice on Prevention of Complications of Diabetes Mellitus among Patients with Diabetes in a Tertiary Hospital

2019 ◽  
Vol 41 (2) ◽  
pp. 50-55
Author(s):  
Om K Acharya ◽  
Takma KC ◽  
Krishna D Shrestha
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Diabetic Complications ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
University Teaching ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Complications Of Diabetes ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Knowledge And Practice

Introduction: Diabetes is a major contributing factor for overall health status, morbidity, mortality and quality of life. Adequate knowledge and sufficient practice can prevent many possible diabetic complications. Hence, the objective of this study was to find out the knowledge and practice regarding prevention of complications of diabetes among diabetic patients. Methods: A descriptive, cross sectional design was carried out in Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital Kathmandu (TUTH). A total 124 diabetic patients who came for follow-up in endocrine Out Patient Department were selected through purposive sampling technique by using pre-tested structured interview schedule during four weeks. Data was analyzed by using the descriptive and inferential statistics with the help of Statistical Package of Social Science (SPSS) version 16. Results: The study findings showed that 24.2% respondents had adequate knowledge about complications. More than half of the respondents had sufficient practice (52.4%) regarding prevention of diabetic complications. Association between knowledge and selected variables showed that sex and education level tends to be significantly associated and regarding practice, area of residence and duration of illness were significantly associated (p<0.05). There was a statistically significant (p<0.001) and average positive relationship (r=0.605) was found between knowledge and practice. Conclusion: The study concluded that though only few respondents had adequate knowledge, more than half of the respondents had sufficient practice regarding preventing complications. This finding suggests awareness program regarding prevention of complications of diabetes mellitus should be launched periodically to increase knowledge and sufficient practice on prevention of diabetic complications.

scholarly journals Nonadherence and Contributing Factors among Ambulatory Patients with Antidiabetic Medications in Adama Referral Hospital

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-9 ◽  
Author(s):  
Belayneh Kefale Gelaw ◽  
Abdela Mohammed ◽  
Gobezie Temesgen Tegegne ◽  
Amsalu Degu Defersha ◽  
Muluneh Fromsa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Drug Regimen ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Referral Hospital ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Contributing Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Patients With Diabetes ◽  
The Difference

The objective of this study was to determine the magnitude of nonadherence and its contributing factors among diabetic patients attending the diabetic clinic in Adama Hospital.Methods.This descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out among patients with diabetes mellitus attending the diabetes mellitus clinic of Adama Referral Hospital. Every other patient was selected and data regarding their medication adherence was collected using a structured interview. Data analysis was carried out using SPSS-16.Result.The response rate from this study was 98.3%. A total of 270 patients were interviewed; 51.5% were males. A total of 68.1% of the patients included in the study were married. 14% were younger than 40 years, and 50% were between 40 and 60 years. 21.8% of the participants ascribed their nonadherence to forgetting to take their medications. Patients with duration of diabetes≤5 years (82.07%) were more compliant to their medication than those with>5 years (60.8%), which was found to be statistically significant(P=0.003). Insulin, 47%, and glibenclamide plus metformin, 43.7%, were the most commonly prescribed mono- and combination therapies, respectively. Common comorbid conditions include hypertension, 148 (54.82%), and visual impairment, 89 (32.96%). The proportion of male patients adherent to their antidiabetic medications was found to be lower than 69.78% compared to the female patients (74.81%), but the difference was not statistically significant(P>0.05).Conclusion.Most diabetic patients are currently being managed with the most effective available drugs. However the result from this study indicates that the desired blood sugar level could not be controlled and maintained adequately. This was because of poor adherence to the prescribed drug regimen and poor knowledge and practice of successful self-management.

scholarly journals ASSESSMENT OF PATIENT COUNSELLING IN DIABETIC AND HYPERTENSIVE PATIENTS IN TERMS OF PATIENT KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THEIR MEDICATION, DISEASE STATE AND LIFESTYLE MODIFICATIONS BY PHARMACY PERSONNEL AT LDF CLINIC IN MASERU

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 155
Author(s):  
Lineo Maja ◽  
Thabiso Masia ◽  
Kabelo Binyane ◽  
Maseabata Ramathebane
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Lifestyle Modifications ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Patient Counselling ◽  
Hypertensive Patients ◽  
Disease States ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge

Objective: To investigate if diabetic and hypertensive patients were being adequately counselled by pharmacy personnel about their medication, disease states and lifestyle modifications at Lesotho defence force (LDF) clinic in Maseru.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among diabetic and hypertensive patients treated at LDF clinic in Maseru from March to May 2017. A semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect data in a face-to-face interview with patients. Microsoft Excel 2010 was used to analyse collected data.Results: The study population consisted of 222 participants; 22 (28.2%) of diabetic. respondents had inadequate knowledge of diabetes mellitus complications and 56 (71.8%) had no knowledge of complications. 153 (78.8%) of hypertensive respondents had inadequate knowledge of hypertension complications and 33 (17.1%) had no knowledge of complications. 56 (25.2%) had adequate knowledge of lifestyle modifications of diabetes mellitus and hypertension and 164 (73.9%) had inadequate knowledge. 182 (82.0%) had adequate knowledge of their anti-hypertensive and anti-diabetic medicines names, 20 (9.0%) had inadequate knowledge and 20 (9.0%) had no knowledge. 63 (28.4%) had adequate knowledge of their medicines strengths, 17 (7.7%) had inadequate knowledge and 142 (64.0%) had no knowledge. 199 (89.6%) respondents had adequate knowledge of dosing frequency and 20 (9.0%) had inadequate knowledge.Conclusion: Hypertensive and diabetic patients’ knowledge about medication, disease states and lifestyle modifications were inadequate due to poor patient counselling on such aspects by pharmacy personnel at LDF clinic in Maseru.

scholarly journals Assessment of the Level of Knowledge on Autism among the Mothers of Toddlers in Selected Village, Kanchipuram District, Tamil Nadu, India

2021 ◽  
pp. 160-164
Author(s):  
M. Nandhini ◽  
T. R. Manjula ◽  
M. Maria Auxilli Jenifer
Keyword(s):  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Repetitive Behavior ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Adequate Knowledge ◽  
Inadequate Knowledge ◽  
Level Of Knowledge ◽  
Prior Permission ◽  
Data Collection Procedure

Background: Autism is a developmental disorder characterized by difficulties with social interaction and communication and by restricted and repetitive behavior. Mothers of toddlers should have knowledge on Autism to identify the child in earlier age and to treat the child. Objectives: The study aimed to assess the level of knowledge on autism among the mothers of toddlers. The objectives were to find out the level of knowledge on autism among the mothers and to find out the association between the level of knowledge on autism and selected demographic variables of the mothers of toddlers. Materials and Methods: A non-experimental, descriptive study was conducted. The sampling technique was snow ball sampling technique with the sample of 50 mothers of toddlers and questionnaires were formulated, a structured interview schedule was used to assess the level of knowledge on autism among the mothers of toddlers. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyze the collected data. The data collection procedure was done for period of 2 weeks. The study was initiated after obtaining prior permission from the concern authorities. Results: The findings of this study revealed that 44% of the mothers of toddlers had inadequate knowledge, 44% had moderately adequate knowledge and only 2% had adequate knowledge on autism. There was significant association between level of knowledge and demographic variables such as age, occupation and previous knowledge on Autism of mothers of toddlers.

scholarly journals Hypoglycemia Prevention Practice and Associated Factors Among Patients with Diabetes Mellitus Following at Public Hospitals of Central Zone, Tigray, Ethiopia, 2018

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gebrewahd Bezabh Gebremichael ◽  
Teklewoini Mariye Zemichael
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Central Zone ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
P Value ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression Model ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Patients With Diabetes ◽  
At Home

Abstract Background Hypoglycemia is an acute medical situation that occurs when blood sugar falls below the recommended level. Even though, hypoglycemia prevention practice in the management of diabetes mellitus is one cornerstone in controlling the effect of hypoglycemia, hypoglycemia prevention practice among patients with diabetes mellitus is insufficiently studied. Moreover, the existed scarce literature in Ethiopia revealed hypoglycemia prevention practice is inadequate. Thus, this study tried to assess hypoglycemia prevention practices and associated factors among diabetic patients. Methods Hospital-based, cross-sectional study design was employed from April one to March one 2018 in Central Zone of Tigray Regional state of Ethiopia. A total of 272 diabetes mellitus patients were selected by systematic random sampling method from study area. The collected data was checked for its completeness and then entered into Epi data version 3.1 then cleaned and analyzed using SPSS version 23. Binary logistic regression model (AOR, 95% CI and p-value < 0.05) was used to determine the predictors of hypoglycemia prevention practice. Results the mean age of respondents was 52.19 years and about 100 (63.2%) had good hypoglycemia prevention practice. Knowledge regarding hypoglycemia [AOR = 10.34; 95% CI [5.41, 19.89]], having a glucometer at home [AOR=3. 02; 95% CI [1.12, 8.12]], attitude regarding diabetes mellitus [AOR = 2.36 CI [1.26, 4.39]], being governmental employee [AOR=5. 19, 95% CI [1.63, 16.58]] and being divorced [AOR = 0.13, 95% CI [0.32, 0.53]] were found significantly associated with good hypoglycemia prevention practice. Conclusion Around two third of the study participants were found to have good hypoglycemia prevention practice. Good knowledge and favorable attitude toward diabetes mellitus, having glucometer at home, being governmental employee and divorced were found to be the predictors of good hypoglycemia prevention practice.

scholarly journals A study to assess the correlation between HbA1c and microalbuminuria among diabetics

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 16
Author(s):  
Sruthi Kare ◽  
Vishwanath N. Reddy ◽  
Thejdeep Mahamkali
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Diabetic Nephropathy ◽  
Socioeconomic Development ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Duration Of Diabetes ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Significant Linear Correlation ◽  
Patients With Diabetes

Background: India is one of the epicentres of the global diabetes mellitus pandemic. Rapid socioeconomic development and demographic changes, along with increased susceptibility for Indian individuals, have led to the explosive increase in the prevalence of diabetes mellitus in India over the past four decades. Diabetic Nephropathy is a common consequence of long-standing diabetes mellitus. The development of diabetic nephropathy has a dramatic increase on the morbidity and mortality of patients with diabetes. Objective of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of microalbuminuria in patients with diabetes mellitus patients.  Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on T 2 diabetes mellitus patients visiting medicine OPD of R L Jalappa hospital constituent hospital of Sri Deveraj Urs Medical College, Tamaka, Kolar from May 2016 to July 2016. A total of 60 type-2 diabetes patients were enrolled in the study.Results: Average duration of diabetes among study group was 8 years and most of the patients were between 6-10 years. In type 2DM patients, microalbuminuria and glycemic control have shown a significant linear correlation with duration of diabetes (p<0.05). Also, micro albuminuria has a significant correlation with increase in level of glycosylated haemoglobin.  Conclusions: The prevalence of microalbuminuria in diabetic patients was found to be high and being a developing country; there is a dire need that microalbuminuria and HbA1c testing should be done in both, newly diagnosed as well as already diagnosed type 2DM patients as an early marker of renal risk factor.

scholarly journals Study on Thyroid Dysfunction in Patients with Type-2 Diabetes

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (52) ◽  
pp. 3142-3147
Author(s):  
Senthil Chander ◽  
Kalpana Dev Venkatesan ◽  
Christina Mary Paul
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Type 2 Diabetes ◽  
Subclinical Hypothyroidism ◽  
Thyroid Dysfunction ◽  
General Medicine ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Endocrine Disorders ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Patients With Diabetes

BACKGROUND Diabetes mellitus is one of the leading endocrine disorders worldwide. Thyroid dysfunction is a common endocrine disorder affecting the general population next to diabetes. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of thyroid dysfunction among patients with Type 2 diabetes. METHODS This analytical cross sectional study was conducted from June 2019 to Dec 2019. One hundred and fifty type–2 diabetes patients who attended the outpatient clinic of General Medicine Department, ACS Medical College and Hospital were included in the study. A detailed history and examination was done after getting informed consent. Blood samples were collected and sent to the laboratory for the evaluation of thyroid profile. RESULTS Thyroid dysfunction was found in 27 % of the patients with diabetes. Subclinical hypothyroidism was the most common thyroid dysfunction reported (14.7 %) followed by clinical hypothyroidism (10 %), subclinical hyperthyroidism (2 %) and clinical hyperthyroidism (0.6 %). CONCLUSIONS Thyroid dysfunction is common in patients with type-2 diabetes. A substantial proportion of the diabetic patients with thyroid dysfunction have subclinical hypothyroidism. Unidentified thyroid dysfunction could negatively impact diabetes and its complications. Therefore, early and routine screening of thyroid is recommended in all patients with diabetes to reduce the burden of the disease. KEYWORDS Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus, Thyroid Dysfunction, Hypothyroidism

scholarly journals Levels of Lymphocyte Subpopulations in Peripheral Blood among Patients with Diabetes

2021 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-80
Author(s):  
S Ganeva ◽  
K. Todorova ◽  
Ts. Lukanov ◽  
G. Rayanova ◽  
S. Blajeva
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Peripheral Blood ◽  
Absolute Number ◽  
Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 ◽  
Diabetes Mellitus Type ◽  
Total Leukocyte Count ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Arterial Blood ◽  
Patients With Diabetes

Abstract The aim of the study was to investigate the lymphocyte (lymph) subpopulations in peripheral blood as a part of the immune response among patients with diabetes mellitus type 1 (DMT1) and diabetes mellitus type 2 (DMT2). Patients and methods: A prospective, cross-sectional, comparative, “case-control” study was conducted among 22 patients with DMT1 and 70 patients with DMT2. The levels of lymph subtypes [general nonspecific T-lymph (CD3+); T-helper lymph (CD4+); T-cytotoxic lymph (CD8+), natural killers [NK cells (CD3\ CD16+/CD56)] and B-lymph (CD19+)] in blood was measured and compared by flow-cytometric analisys (FAC Sort, BD). Results were compared to those of 21 healthy persons. The data was processed using the statistics software. Results: Patients with DMT1 had longer duration of the disease, compared to patients with DMT2. No significant differences between arterial blood pressure, НвА1с levels and lipid profile among the patients with DMT1 and DMT2 were present. There were no differences in the total leukocyte count between the groups (DMT1-6,91 ± 1,32.109/l; DMT2-7,28 ± 1,85.109/l; controls-6,89 ± 1,07.109/l). The results from the flowcytometric investigation showed significantly higher absolute number of T-all lymph (CD3+), Th lymph (CD4+) and all NK (CD3\ CD16+/CD56), as well as a lower absolute number of Ts (CD8+) and B (CD19+) lymph among the diabetic patients compared to healthy subjects. The Th/Ts ratio in patients with DMT1 (2,02 ± 0,44) and DMT2 (2,36 ± 0,37) was also significantly higher compared to ratio of controls (1,02 ± 0,06). No significant differences were noted in the lymph subpopulations between the two groups with DM. Conclusions: Changes of lymph types in peripheral blood in diabetic patients demonstrate immune activation and dysregulation among the two types of diabetes.

scholarly journals Diabetic Foot and Self-awareness of This Entity

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Irma Aide Barranco-Cuevas ◽  
Alexa Itaí Bello-Mora ◽  
Juvencio Reyes-Bello ◽  
Miguel Ángel Jacinto-López ◽  
Álvaro José Montiel-Jarquín ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Diabetic Foot ◽  
Self Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
The Self ◽  
Diabetic Patients ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
A Value ◽  
Level Of Knowledge

Aims: To determine the relationship between the diabetic foot stages and the self-awareness about self-care of the feet in patients attending first level medical facility. Study Design: This is a descriptive, cross sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted in Unit Number 57 of the Family Medicine in the Mexican Institute of Social Security in Puebla, Mexico between January and June of 2017. Methodology: We included 360 patients whom we surveyed to correlate between the level of knowledge about self-care of the feet in diabetic patients and its stages. We used a questionnaire in which the variables included gender, age, level of education, occupation, marital status, number of years since they were diagnosed with diabetes mellitus type 2, stage of the diabetic foot and level of knowledge related to this entity. Descriptive statistics and X2 were used. Results: We included 360 patients who met the inclusion criteria. Their average age was 55.75 years, the average number of years with the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus was 6.07. There was a significant statistic association between the level of knowledge and the stage of the diabetic foot P = .049 a value of P= .05 was considered statistically significant. Conclusion: There is an association between the stage of the diabetic foot and the knowledge about the self-care of the feet among patients.

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