Incidence and predictors of hypertension among diabetic patients attending a diabetic follow-up clinic in Ethiopia: a retrospective cohort study.

Published in: The Journal of international medical research (2023)

Among patients with diabetes in Ethiopia, the IDR of hypertension was high; and older age, family history of hypertension, comorbidity and higher body mass index were statistically significant predictors of hypertension development.

Keyphrases

blood pressure
body mass index
type diabetes
physical activity
primary care
metabolic syndrome
adipose tissue
skeletal muscle
insulin resistance
glycemic control
tertiary care
middle aged