HbA1c, blood pressure, and cholesterol control in adults with diabetes: A report card for Kuwait.
J Diabetes Investig
; 13(10): 1732-1739, 2022 Oct.
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ABSTRACT
AIM:
To assess the level of glycemic, blood pressure, and cholesterol control (the 'ABCs') nationally amongst adults with diabetes living in Kuwait. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
Using data from two national cross-sectional surveys, the levels of risk factor control were assessed in 1,801 adults with diabetes, aged 18-82 years. Glycemic control was defined as HbA1c < 7%, blood pressure control as systolic and diastolic blood pressures of <140/90 mmHg, and non-HDL cholesterol control as <3.4 mmol/L.RESULTS:
The percentage of adults with diabetes achieving control was 39.2% (95% CI, 37.0-41.5) for glycemia, 58.4% (95% CI, 56.0-60.7) for blood pressure, and 28.3% (95% CI, 26.3-30.4) for non-HDL cholesterol. The percentage of adults who were non-smokers was 77.6% (95%, CI 75.6-79.4). The percentage of adults with diabetes achieving control on all three risk factors was 7.4% (95% CI, 6.3-8.8), and only 5.8% (95% CI, 4.8-7.0) achieved ABC control and were nonsmokers. ABC control was 30% higher in women compared with men. Non-Kuwaitis were almost twice as likely to have uncontrolled ABC factors compared with Kuwaitis.CONCLUSIONS:
Only 1 in 13 people with diabetes in Kuwait achieved good control of glycemia, blood pressure, and cholesterol. Only 2 in 5 achieved glycemic control, 6 in 10 blood pressure control, and 2 in 7 cholesterol control. A national diabetes quality improvement program is urgently needed to improve the quality of care and to prevent long-term complications.Palabras clave
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Asunto principal:
Diabetes Mellitus
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Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 2
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prevalence_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Revista:
J Diabetes Investig
Año:
2022
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Kuwait