| Autor: |
Khan, M. Rasheed, Muhammad Amir, Ali, Syed Abdul Majid, Ather, Nadia Aziz |
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Medical Channel; 2016, Vol. 22 Issue 1, p66-69, 4p |
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Aim and Objective: This study was performed to estimate awareness among diabetic patients about the importance of glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c ), in the management of diabetes mellitus. Background: HbA1c measurement is now an integral part of management of Diabetes Mellitus (DM). It has a significant impact on health of diabetic patients by giving average blood sugar level 8 + 2 weeks or 2-3 months. It is an alternate to regular blood sugar checkup which is conventional method of status of blood sugar control. Material & Method: 200 adult patients attending Diabetic Out Patient Department( OPD) Jinnah Post Graduate Centre( JPMC)were included in the study. A questionnaire was developed for this purpose. All patients had NIDDM. Those with IDDM is not considered patient with poor compliance and irregular visits are also not considered. Result: There were only 44 patients out of 200 (22%) who were aware of the importance of HbA1c while 30 (15%) had an understanding of the importance of HbA1c in management of Diabetes Mellitus and its complications. This acceptance level of HbA1c in our study. Conclusion: Awareness about HbA1c is beneficial and alternate for blood sugar monitoring. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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