Open AccessProfile of Nigerians with diabetes mellitus - Diabcare Nigeria study group (2008): Results of a multicenter study
Author(s) -
Andrew Uloko,
Esther N Ofoegbu,
S Chinenye,
O.A Fasanmade,
Adesoji Adedipe Fasanmade,
Anthonia O Ogbera,
Osi-Ogbu Ogbu,
Johnnie Oli,
Bakari A Girei,
Abdullahi Adamu
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
indian journal of endocrinology and metabolism
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.456
H-Index - 28
eISSN - 2230-9500
pISSN - 2230-8210
DOI - 10.4103/2230-8210.98011
Subject(s) - medicine , nigerians , diabetes mellitus , glycated hemoglobin , type 2 diabetes mellitus , glycemic , creatinine , blood pressure , anthropometry , type 2 diabetes , gastroenterology , endocrinology , political science , law
Diabetes Mellitus is the commonest endocrine-metabolic disorder in Nigeria similar to the experience in other parts of the world. The aim was to assess the clinical and laboratory profile, and evaluate the quality of care of Nigerian diabetics with a view to planning improved diabetes care.