A retrospective database study of the demographic features and glycemic control of patients with type 2 diabetes in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Diana SagastumeElly MertensDeogratias Katsuva SibongwereJean-Claude DimbeloloJean Clovis Kalobu KabundiJeroen de ManJosefien Olmen VanJosé L PeñalvoPublished in: BMC medicine (2022)
In our study population, an overall poor glycemic control was observed albeit with a modest improvement in the achievement of glycemic target throughout patients' follow-up. Younger patients may benefit from prioritised attention to achieve glycemic targets. Based on the information provided by the database, continue monitoring and improvement of the project Kin-Antwerp is recommended. Introducing further efforts to improve type 2 diabetes management should include robust glycemia-monitoring tools and haemoglobin A1c, as well as further outlining self-management strategies.
Keyphrases
- glycemic control
- type diabetes
- end stage renal disease
- blood glucose
- ejection fraction
- newly diagnosed
- chronic kidney disease
- insulin resistance
- healthcare
- emergency department
- prognostic factors
- peritoneal dialysis
- quality improvement
- cardiovascular disease
- metabolic syndrome
- adipose tissue
- patient reported outcomes
- patient reported
- social media
- electronic health record