Assessment of type 2 diabetes prevalence in the Pakistani population of a less developed District in North Punjab
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Assessment of type 2 diabetes prevalence in the Pakistani population of a less developed District in North Punjab
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The aim of this study was to assess the current prevalence rate of type 2 diabetes in a backward rural area. This cross sectional study was conducted during April 2019 to November 2019; data was collected from diabetic patients visiting the local hospitals of district. In order to get data a stream lined questionnaire was developed, that includes type 2 diabetes diagnosis, medications, outcome, life style and success of treatment. Data was analyzed later on by SPSS version 21. The demographic data showed that 56% of diabetic patients visited the hospital were of low income class. The prevalence of diabetes was 54% in males and 61% in females. Hba1c test was also used to check the glycemic control level of patients. 12% patients had the family history of type 2 diabetes. The most commonly prescribed medicines were metformin, Glucophage and getryl respectively. In case of insulin mixtard and humulin was given. Results also showed that more than 60% of patients don’t have any awareness that when and how to self-monitor their sugar level. 5% patients had the diabetic foot infection. It was first ever study from this area showing that situation is very alarming because of higher prevalence rate, so there is a dire need to look into the complexity of the matter.
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