Prevalence of diabetic complications in relation to the duration and control of diabetes mellitus
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Issue
Vol. 3, Issue 1 (31 Dec. 2009), pp.67-70, 4 p.
Publisher
University of Thi-Qar College of Medicine
Publication Date
2009-12-31
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
4
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Abstract EN
Background long term complications of DM including atherosclerosis, neuropathy, nephropathy and diabetic foot are the major causes of morbidity and mortality in diabetic patients.
Objective : To study the effects of the control and duration of diabetes on the development of long term complications in diabetic patients.
Method : The long term diabetic complications (neuropathy, IHD, CVA, PVD and diabetic foot) were assessed in 80 diabetic patients of type 1 and type 2 who attended the diabetic clinic in AL-Sader teaching hospital over 10 months period.
Results : There was significant relationship between the prevalence of long term complications and degree of diabetic control and duration of diabetes mellitus Conclusion : The control and duration of diabetes mellitus are the major predictors of long term diabetic complications.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Khudayr, Safa Ali. 2009. Prevalence of diabetic complications in relation to the duration and control of diabetes mellitus. Thi-Qar Medical Journal،Vol. 3, no. 1, pp.67-70.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-259262
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Khudayr, Safa Ali. Prevalence of diabetic complications in relation to the duration and control of diabetes mellitus. Thi-Qar Medical Journal Vol. 3, no. 1 (2009), pp.67-70.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-259262
American Medical Association (AMA)
Khudayr, Safa Ali. Prevalence of diabetic complications in relation to the duration and control of diabetes mellitus. Thi-Qar Medical Journal. 2009. Vol. 3, no. 1, pp.67-70.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-259262
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Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 70
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BIM-259262