Incidence of diabetes mellitus type 2 complications among Saudi adult
patients at primary health care center |
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Authors: | Samira Alsenany Amer Al Saif |
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Institution: | 1) Public Health Department, Faculty of Nursing, King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia;2) Physical Therapy Department, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Saudi Arabia |
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Abstract: | Purpose] This study analyzed type 2 diabetes and its role in complications among adult
Saudi patients. Subjects] Patients attending four primary health care centers in Jeddah
were enrolled. Methods] A cross-sectional design study among Saudi patients attending
Ministry of Health primary health care centers in Jeddah was selected for use by the
Primary Health Care administration. Patients were interviewed with structured
questionnaires to determine the presence of diabetes and risk factors using questions
about the history of any disease. Results] Diabetes mellitus was present in 234 subjects
during the data collection period (March–June 2014). Mean patient age was 58 years;
diabetes prevalence was 42% in males and 58% in females. The mean age for diabetes onset
in males and females was 34 and 39 years, respectively. There was a higher incidence of
obesity (75%) associated with a sedentary lifestyle (body mass index ≥25) in females (N=
96; 40%) compared with males (N= 87; 36%). In this study, >44% of individuals aged 55
or older had severe to uncontrolled diabetes with long-term complications. The
age-adjusted incidence of hypertension and coronary heart disease was 38% and 24%,
respectively, showing a clear incidence of diabetes associated with cardiovascular disease
in Saudi Arabia. Conclusion] This study found that a multifactorial approach to managing
diabetes complication risks is needed.Key words: Diabetes, Risk, Elderly |
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