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Diabetic patients served at a regional level hospital: what is their clinical picture?

Published in: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa
Volume 20 , issue 1 , 2015 , pages: 50–56

DOI: 10.1080/16089677.2015.1030856

Author(s): S Pillay MBChB, FCP(SA), Specialist Physician, Edendale Hospital, Department of Internal Medicine, , C Aldous PhD, Senior Lecturer, School of Clinical Medicine, , F Mahomed MBChB, FCP(SA), FRCP(UK), CertEndocrinology, Specialist Physician/Endocrinologist, Department of Internal Medicine,

Keywords: diabetic , regional hospital level , clinical , picture , Pietermaritzburg

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Abstract

Objectives: We describe the demographics, diabetic characteristics, diabetic control and complications in the diabetes service in Edendale Regional Hospital, Pietermaritzburg, in this study. Diabetes mellitus, together with its complications, is increasing at an alarming rate worldwide. Good glycaemic control translates into lower long-term complications and longer life expectancy. Previous studies performed in both the public and the private sectors have demonstrated that there is suboptimal diabetic control in South Africa.

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