Diabetes mellitus related treatment goals: Awareness and attainment in the Ife-Ijesa zone of South -Western Nigeria

Abstract

Evidence emanating from research data have demonstrated that improved metabolic and blood pressure outcomes reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with diabetes. Primary goals of therapy have also been recommended to realise this objective. This study determined the prevalence of attainment of recommended goals for glycaemic and blood pressure control in type 2 diabetics attending the diabetes clinic of the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital Complex, lle-lfe, Nigeria. We also assessed the knowledge and use of International guidelines for the clinical management of diabetes mellitus by health care providers in the Ife-Ijesa health zone of Osun State, South Western Nigeria. The charts and case records of One hundred and five (105) type 2 diabetics seen over a five-week period were reviewed to assess the prevalence of attainment of blood pressure and glycaemic control goals. The mean BP and fasting blood glucose of all patients at each clinic visit was determined and were compared statistically.