Factors Associated With Glycemic Control Among Patients With Diabetes Attending Ophthalmology Clinic, Hospital Serdang

Zakaria, Muhammad Harith (2020) Factors Associated With Glycemic Control Among Patients With Diabetes Attending Ophthalmology Clinic, Hospital Serdang. [Project Paper] (Submitted)

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Abstract

Most patients who attend ophthalmology clinics have diabetes, and it is one of the factors that contribute to progression of ocular diseases like diabetic retinopathy. Inoptimal glycemic control may contribute to progress of diabetic retinopathy. Therefore, this cross-sectional study aimed to determine factors associated with glycemic control among patients with diabetes attending an ophthalmology clinic. Patients with confirmed diagnosis of diabetes and attended ophthalmology clinic of Hospital Serdang were recruited. Sociodemographic characteristics, nutritional status, medical profile, and dietary adherence were obtained through a questionnaire, 2-day 24-hour diet recall, medical records, and revised Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities (SDSCA) questionnaire. A total of 65 patients with T2DM aged 39 to 78 years old participated in this study. Most of them were overweight with average BMI of 27.9 ± 4.8 kg/m2. They did not take the recommended amount of energy, protein, and fiber from their diet. About 46.2% of them had diabetes for more than 10 years, and 83.1% had comorbidities. Almost half of the patients had diabetic retinopathy. The proportion of patients who had good dietary adherence and optimal glycemic control was only 6.4% and 12.3% respectively. Overall, 87.7% of patients with diabetes who attended ophthalmology clinic did not have optimal glycemic control. There were significant associations of duration of diabetes, presence of comorbidities, and stage of diabetic retinopathy with glycemic control. Interventions should be uniquely tailored for each patient and more emphasis should be put on the factors that were associated with glycemic control.

Item Type:	Project Paper
Faculty:	Faculty of Medicine and Health Science
Depositing User:	Mr Khoirul Asrimi Md Nor
Date Deposited:	21 Feb 2023 03:10
Last Modified:	21 Feb 2023 03:10
URI:	http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/771

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