Diabetes Management in Saudi Arabia: A Study of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Author Information
Author(s): AL-Rasheedi Mabrouk, Alhazmi Yasir, AlDaiji Lamees Abdullah, AlDaiji Lamya Abdullah, Mobarki Fatimah Ismail, Almuhaysini Khuzama Mohammed, Alshammari Jawza Salem, Almistadi Nouf Awadh, Yoldash Saeed Adnan, Almaqwashi Nouf, Al Abdulgader Rawabi Saleh, Mashyakhi Mohammed Yahya, Alamro Sadin, Walbi Ismail A., Haider Khawaja Husnain
Primary Institution: Various institutions across Saudi Arabia
Hypothesis
The study aims to assess the status of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in different regions of Saudi Arabia, including demographics, medications, complications, and comorbidities.
Conclusion
The study found a poor glycemic control situation in Saudi Arabia, indicating a need for stricter measures to manage diabetes and its complications.
Supporting Evidence
- 77% of patients had uncontrolled diabetes.
- 80% of uncontrolled blood pressure patients had uncontrolled diabetes.
- Metformin was the most prescribed medication across all regions.
- Retinopathy and peripheral neuropathy were the most common complications.
- Hypertension and ASCVD were the most common comorbidities.
Takeaway
Most people with diabetes in Saudi Arabia are not managing it well, which can lead to serious health problems. We need to do better at helping them.
Methodology
An observational retrospective study was conducted using data from 638 patients' records collected from general hospitals and diabetes centers across five administrative regions in Saudi Arabia from 2017 to 2020.
Potential Biases
Potential bias may arise from the retrospective nature of the study and the selection of patient records.
Limitations
The study excluded patients with certain conditions, which may have influenced the findings related to cardiovascular complications.
Participant Demographics
Participants included adults aged 20 years and older, with a higher representation of those aged 40-60 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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