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ETHOPIA: Insulin Therapy: Problems in an African Country
Author(s) -
Lester F. T.
Publication year - 1985
Publication title -
diabetic medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.474
H-Index - 145
eISSN - 1464-5491
pISSN - 0742-3071
DOI - 10.1111/j.1464-5491.1985.tb00664.x
Subject(s) - medicine , insulin , intensive care medicine
Major problems of metabolic control are encountered in the 40% of Ethiopian diabetic patients who require insulin. Important contributory factors include the cost of insulin, its erratic supply, and difficulties with handling syringes and obtaining sterility. Economic and social factors also aggravate poor dietary control, a situation exacerbated by religious customs. Geographical and manpower problems contribute to the problem through unsatisfactory follow‐up arrangements.