The Magnitude of Diabetes Mellitus in Adult Hypertensive Patients in Northeast Ethiopia.
Mekuriaw Wuhib ShumyeBelachew TegegneSewunet AdemeMoges WorknehMillion AberaGugsa Nemera GermossaFikadu Balcha HailuPublished in: Diabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity : targets and therapy (2021)
Our study indicated around one-third of hypertensive patients had diabetes. Family history of diabetes mellitus, primary educational status and increased waist-to-height ratio and waist circumference were significant predictors of diabetes among hypertensive patients. The finding suggests the need for regular diabetic screening among hypertensive patients.