Diabetes-related Characteristics in Men with Diabetes for the Glucose Control Group and Noncontrol Group / 기본간호학회지

ABSTRACT

PURPOSE: This study was done to identify factors related to glycemic control in men with diabetes. METHODS: Data from the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2007, 2008 collected by the Korean Center for Disease Control were analyzed using chi-square test and t-test. RESULTS: There was a difference in glycemic control according to the individual factor of economic status. Differences in glycemic control according to health related factors were as follows: fasting blood sugar, cholesterol, triglyceride, sleep duration, experience of depression and suicidal thoughts. CONCLUSION: The results of this study will contribute to improvements in management for men with diabetes through comprehensive identification of factors related to glycemic control.