Knowledge and self-care practices regarding diabetes among newly diagnosed type 2 diabetics in Bangladesh: a cross-sectional study

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Authors

Shirin Jahan Mumu · Bangladesh University of Health Sciences

Liaquat Ali · Bangladesh University of Health Sciences

Abstract

Newly diagnosed type 2 diabetics had similar levels of basic and technical knowledge of DM. Health education and motivation should create positive changes in diabetes-control-related self-care practices.

Topics & Keywords

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

UN Sustainable Development Goals

No poverty

Publication Details

Published in: BMC Public Health

Volume 12, Issue 1, pp. 1112-1112

DOI: 10.1186/1471-2458-12-1112

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