Table 2 Diabetes status of the participants
Variables | Median (range)/mean (± SD)/n (%) |
|---|---|
Duration of diabetes (years) | 8 (75) |
Regularity of follow up | |
 Irregular | 162 (36) |
 Regular | 288 (64) |
 Most recent HbA1c level (%) | 8 (1) |
Complications of diabetes | |
 None | 286 (63.8) |
 Diabetic retinopathy | 35 (7.8) |
 Diabetic nephropathy | 23 (5.1) |
 Cardiovascular complications | 35 (7.8) |
 Diabetic foot ulcers/amputation | 1 (0.2) |
 > 1 complications | 69 (15.3) |
Current diabetes management | |
 Lifestyle modifications | 3 (0.7) |
 Lifestyle modifications + oral medications | 252 (56) |
 Lifestyle modifications + oral medications + insulin | 152 (33.8) |
 Lifestyle modifications + insulin | 43 (9.6) |
Compliance with diabetes management measures | |
 No | 185 (41.1) |
 Yes | 265 (58.9) |