Profile of Nigerians with diabetes mellitus - Diabcare Nigeria study group (2008): Results of a multicenter study

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Authors

Sunday Chinenye · Bayero University Kano

AndrewE Uloko · Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital

AnthoniaO Ogbera · Lagos State University Teaching Hospital

EstherN Ofoegbu · University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital

O.A Fasanmade · Lagos University Teaching Hospital

AdesojiA Fasanmade · University College Hospital, Ibadan

OsiO Ogbu

Abstract

Most Nigerian diabetics have suboptimal glycemic control, are hypertensives, and have chronic complications of DM. Improved quality of care and treatment to target is recommended to reduce diabetes-related morbidity and mortality.

Topics & Keywords

Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins Diabetes Management and Research Diabetes Treatment and Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Indian Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism

Volume 16, Issue 4, pp. 558-558

DOI: 10.4103/2230-8210.98011

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