The Hidden Burden of Diabetes Mellitus in an Urban Community of Southwest Ethiopia.
Temamen TesfayeSolomon Berhanu MogasBelay ZawdieDessalegn TamiruYonas TesfayeAyantu KebedeMulualem TadesseEsayas Kebede GudinaLelisa Sena DadiPublished in: Diabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity : targets and therapy (2020)
The prevalence of unrecognized diabetes mellitus was relatively high. Male sex, advanced age, physical inactivity, and high waist circumference were found to be predictors of unrecognized DM. Thus, awareness needs to be created among the community to practice regular physical activity and maintaining normal body weight. Additionally, screening of DM should be promoted for early detection, prevention, and treatment.