Prevalence of undiagnosed diabetes mellitus and associated factors among adult residents of Bahir Dar city, northwest Ethiopia: a community-based cross-sectional study.
Getasew Mulat BantieAchenef Almaw WondayeEfrem Beru ArikeMesfin Tenagne MelakuSimegnew Tilaneh EjiguAbel LuleWondemagegn Mulu LingerewKoku Sisay TamiratPublished in: BMJ open (2019)
The magnitude of undiagnosed diabetes was high. Family history of DM, ever checked blood glucose level, don't know about the symptoms of diabetes and overweight BMI were predictors of undiagnosed DM. Hence, screening and treatment are mandatory for high-risk groups. In addition, this study suggests frequent screening for those with family history and awareness creating about the disease for early detection and treatment.