Lipohypertrophy prevalence and its associated risk factors in insulin-treated patients with type 2 diabetes in North Borneo, Malaysia.
Rose A NainDeena Clare ThomasPublished in: Belitung nursing journal (2022)
The high prevalence of lipohypertrophy indicates a need for a prevention strategy. Thus, nurses should play an important role in educating patients regarding the proper administration of insulin injections and performing a routine lipohypertrophy assessment and health education on the correct method of insulin injection.
Keyphrases
- type diabetes
- healthcare
- end stage renal disease
- glycemic control
- newly diagnosed
- mental health
- chronic kidney disease
- public health
- ultrasound guided
- prognostic factors
- peritoneal dialysis
- risk assessment
- quality improvement
- health information
- insulin resistance
- climate change
- patient reported
- human health
- tertiary care
- weight loss
- health promotion