Diabetes knowledge and utilization of healthcare services among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Md Kaoser Bin SiddiqueSheikh Mohammed Shariful IslamPalash Chandra BanikLal B Rawal

Published in: BMC health services research (2017)

T2DM patients had average knowledge of diabetes which might affect the utilization of healthcare services for diabetes management. Innovations in increasing diabetes knowledge and health behavior change are recommended specially for females, those with lower education and less income.

Keyphrases

healthcare
glycemic control
type diabetes
cardiovascular disease
mental health
ejection fraction
public health
newly diagnosed
physical activity
adipose tissue
metabolic syndrome
patient reported outcomes
weight loss
skeletal muscle
social media
patient reported