Self-Care Practice and Associated Factors Among People Living with Type 2 Diabetes in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: A Facility-Based Cross-Sectional Study.

Published in: Diabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity : targets and therapy (2021)

Poor self-care practice was found to be substantial among people living with diabetes in Addis Ababa, with self-monitoring of blood glucose and regular exercise being the least performed. It is beneficial to focus more on lifestyle modifications and educating about the severity of the disease for better management of blood sugar levels and hindrance of complications.

Keyphrases

blood glucose
glycemic control
primary care
healthcare
cardiovascular disease
type diabetes
physical activity
weight loss
metabolic syndrome
quality improvement
high intensity
blood pressure
risk factors
long term care
insulin resistance
skeletal muscle
adipose tissue
body composition