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Self-reported Diabetes Prevalence and Risk factors in South Africa: Results from the World Health Survey
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Karl Peltzer --- Human Sciences Research Council, South AfricaUsing the data from the South African World Health Survey (WHS), the current study aims to assess the self-reported prevalence of diabetes and associated risk factors by socio-economic characteristics in South Africa. A population-based survey of 2314 participants (1116 men... -
Sense of Coherence and Quality of Life in Elderly Persons Living with Diabetes Mellitus: An Exploratory Study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Melody Knight --- Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Diane Elkonin --- Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, Ottilia Brown --- Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University,This study sought to explore and describe the sense of coherence (SOC) and quality of life (QoL) in elderly people living with diabetes mellitus (DM). Participants were 72 elderly persons with DM (men = 19, women = 53, M (age)... -
Sub-Optimal Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus—A Local Audit
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: AM Klisiewicz --- Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, F Raal --- Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism,Background: Despite increased awareness of risk factors for coronary artery disease and randomized trial data supporting comprehensive diabetic care, these risk factors continue to be largely ignored in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. -
Setting glycaemic targets in patients with type 2 diabetes. Where to now?
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: LA Distiller --- Centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology, South Africa -
Obesity in women—a life cycle of medical risk
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: M-T Van der Merwe --- Netcare Bariatric Centers of Excellence,Obesity can have an impact on health at each stage of a woman's life cycle. In young women, obesity has an impact on psychosocial health and, as they grow older, on their reproductive health. Obesity also imposes a number of... -
High prevalence of abnormal liver enzymes in South African patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus attending a diabetes clinic
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: IM Paruk --- Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, FJ Pirie --- Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, AA Motala --- Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, BA Kolawole --- Obafemi Awolowo University, NigeriaObjective: To determine the prevalence of liver function test abnormalities in South African black and Indian adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus attending a tertiary diabetes clinic. -
Prediabetes: a focus on the role of diabetes education in prevention of type 2 diabetes
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: L Van der Merwe --- Empangeni Diabetes Centre, -
Management of type 2 diabetes mellitus for general practitioners
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: AM Klisiewicz --- Department of Internal Medicine, KRL Huddle --- Department of Internal Medicine,A 55-year-old Asian man presents with a history of intense thirst, polyuria, blurring of vision and weight loss over a period of several weeks. He is obese with a waist circumference of 110 cm and a body mass index (BMI)... -
Diabetes mellitus: preliminary health-promotion activity based on service-learning principles at a South African national science festival
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: SC Srinivas --- Faculty of Pharmacy, WM Wrench --- Faculty of Pharmacy, K Bradshaw --- Department of Computer Science, N Dukhi --- Faculty of Pharmacy,Objectives: To investigate the effects of a service-learning-based health promotion elective in influencing knowledge of diabetes mellitus (DM) and ways to prevent it. -
Communication in diabetes management: overcoming the challenges
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: P Diab --- Department of Rural Health,Medicine is both a science and an art; a delicate balancing act of scientific diagnostic reasoning and management on the one hand, and the development and nurturing of a relationship with another person, on the other. Patients seek a healthcare... -
Diabetes guidelines and clinical practice: is there a gap? The South African cohort of the International Diabetes Management Practices Study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: A Amod --- , W Riback --- Endocrinology, Thrombosis and Anti-Infectives, Sanofi-Aventis, HS SchoemanObjectives: The objective of this survey was to determine the therapeutic management of patients with diabetes in the South African private healthcare environment. -
Enzymatic and genetic polymorphisms of paraoxonase-1 in the Gabonese population: the relation to lipid parameters in patients with diabetes
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: FA Abessolo --- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Gabon MJ Bruno --- Department of Cardiology, Hospital Centre of Libreville, Gabon MA N'negue --- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Gabon M Yangou --- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Gabon E Ngou-Milama --- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, GabonBackground: The objective was to study the relationship between the paraoxonase-1 activity, genetic polymorphisms and lipid parameters in a black patient population. -
Placing the Outcome Reduction with an Initial Glargine Intervention (ORIGIN) trial in context
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: LA Distiller --- Centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology,The results of the Outcome Reduction with an Initial Glargine Intervention (ORIGIN) trial were presented at the American Diabetes Association meeting in June 2012. The purpose of this study was to assess whether there would be any reduction in cardiovascular... -
An overview of insulin pump therapy: appropriate use of an expensive resource
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: VJ Brown --- Diabetes Education, Centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology,Insulin pump therapy is an option for intensive insulin therapy in patients with type l diabetes who meet the criteria described in this article. Pump therapy may assist in the reduction of haemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) and the frequency of severe... -
The use of phototherapy in the treatment of diabetic ulcers
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: B Nteleki --- Department of Podiatry, Faculty of Health Sciences, NN Houreld --- Laser Research Centre, Faculty of Health Sciences,Chronic ulcers are a common complication in diabetes. The nature of diabetic foot ulcers makes them difficult to manage and treat. A dynamic management plan is required to treat diabetic lower limb ulcerations. This involves a strategic approach, including mechanical... -
Carotid intima-media thickness and its associations with type 2 diabetes mellitus in South Africans
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: P Rheeder --- Epidemiology and Biostatistics Track, School of Health Systems and Public Health, University of Pretoria, MC Duim-Beytell --- School of Medicine, University of Pretoria, R Meijer --- Julius Centre for Health Sciences and Primary Care, Netherlands T Gustavsson --- Image and Data Analysis, Sweden GKG Danler --- Department of Radiology, RA Ahmed --- Department of Radiology, DG Van Zyl --- Department of Internal Medicine,Objectives: Carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) is a surrogate marker of subclinical atherosclerosis and a predictor of cardiovascular events. Few studies in Africa have evaluated CIMT and its associations in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This study measured CIMT in... -
Beta-2 microglobulin as a predictor of peripheral arterial disease in diabetes: the effect of estimated glomerular filtration
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: P Rheeder --- Epidemiology and Biostatistics Track, School of Health Systems and Public Health, University of Pretoria, L Nel --- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, F Meeuwes --- Medical Research Council Unit for Inflammation and Immunity, Department of Immunology, Faculty of Health Sciences, M Van Schendel --- Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, PWA Meyer --- Medical Research Council Unit for Inflammation and Immunity, Department of Immunology, Faculty of Health Sciences,Background: Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is common in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Its definitive diagnosis requires ultrasound or angiography. Beta-2 microglobulin (β2 microglobulin) has been proposed as a diagnostic marker for PAD. The objective of the study was... -
The prevalence of subclinical hypothyroidism among patients with diabetes mellitus at the Kalafong Hospital Diabetes Clinic: a cross-sectional study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: V Ueckermann --- Department of Internal Medicine, DG Van Zyl --- Department of Internal Medicine,Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of subclinical hypothyroidism among patients with diabetes mellitus at the Kalafong Diabetes Clinic in Pretoria. -
Awareness and practices of foot self-care in patients with diabetes at Dr Yusuf Dadoo district hospital, Johannesburg
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: RA Dikeukwu --- Department of Family Medicine, OB Omole --- Clinical Unit (Family Medicine), Sedibeng District Department of Family Medicine,Objectives: To determine awareness and foot self-care practices in patients with diabetes. -
Should haemoglobin A1c be used for the diagnosis of diabetes mellitus in South Africa?
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: JA George --- Department of Chemical Pathology, National Health Laboratory Service,Diabetes is an important medical problem in sub-Saharan Africa. It has traditionally been diagnosed by means of fasting plasma glucose, random blood glucose or an oral glucose tolerance test. Each of these has limitations and, in 2009, an expert committee... -
The epidemiology and pathogenesis of type 1 diabetes mellitus in Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: CJ Padoa --- Department of Chemical Pathology National Health Laboratory Service,Type 1 diabetes is a serious, debilitating disease, with life-threatening complications, and the financial burden associated with the management of this disease is enormous. Early diagnosis and intervention can improve morbidity and mortality. Unfortunately, in Africa, type 1 diabetes is... -
Assessing maths literacy skills in type 1 diabetic children and their caregivers
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: FY Moosa --- Department of Paediatrics, D Segal --- Department of Paediatrics,Background: It is essential that children have adequate numeracy and literacy skills in order to manage their diabetes effectively. The objective was to undertake a pilot study to assess the level of numeracy skills in type 1 diabetic children and... -
Preventative foot care in people with diabetes: Quality patient education
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Janse G van Rensburg --- Centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology,Foot ulceration and amputation cause extensive burden on individuals and health care systems. One of the reasons for the poor outcome of foot complications in developing countries is the lack of patient education. Due to the multi-factorial pathology of diabetic... -
A comparison of five glucometers in South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Y Essack --- Department of Chemical Pathology, South Africa M Hoffman --- Department of Chemical Pathology, South Africa M Rensburg --- Department of Chemical Pathology, South Africa J Van Wyk --- Department of Clinical Pathology, South Africa CS Meyer --- Department of Chemical Pathology, South Africa R Erasmus --- Department of Chemical Pathology, South AfricaObjective: To assess the accuracy and precision of five currently available blood glucose meters in South Africa -
Clinical challenges in the co-management of diabetes mellitus and tuberculosis in southern Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: MJA Reid --- Perleman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, USA N McFadden --- Perleman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, USA BM Tsima --- School of Medicine, University of Botswana, BotswanaOver the past 20 years, tuberculosis incidence in southern Africa has increased at an alarming rate, fuelled primarily by the human immunodeficiency virus epidemic. The emerging prevalence of diabetes mellitus in the region represents a new threat to tuberculosis control... -
The implementation of guidelines in a South African population with type 2 diabetes
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Y Pinchevsky --- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, N Butkow --- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, FJ Raal --- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Faculty of Health Sciences, T Chirwa --- Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics,Objective: The aim of this study was to identify the treatment gaps that pertain to risk factors in South African patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, using national treatment guidelines. -
Mortality patterns among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in Ilorin, Nigeria
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: A Chijioke --- Department of Medicine, Nigeria AN Adamu --- Department of Medicine, Nigeria AM Makusidi --- Department of Medicine, NigeriaObjective: People living with diabetes mellitus (DM) are prone to varied forms of complications which often lead to their premature death. The vulnerability has the greatest impact in type 2 DM because of larger numerical strength, insidious onset and late... -
Healthy lifestyle interventions in general practice Part 4: Lifestyle and diabetes mellitus
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: MP Schwellnus --- Department of Sports Medicine and Exercise Science, DN Patel --- Vitality Wellness, C Nossel --- Vitality Wellness, M Dreyer --- Vitality Wellness, S Whitesman --- Institute for Mindfulness, South Africa EW Derman --- Department of Sports Medicine and Exercise Science,Diabetes mellitus, in particular Type 2 diabetes, can be classified as a chronic disease of lifestyle. A lifestyle intervention programme is therefore an essential component of the primary and secondary prevention (management) of diabetes mellitus. The main indication for referral... -
Outcome of pregnancy in the morbidly obese woman
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: E Ngoga --- Department of Obstetrics asnd Gynaecology, D Hall --- Department of Obstetrics asnd Gynaecology, F Mattheyse --- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, D Grové --- Department of Obstetrics asnd Gynaecology,Background: Obesity is a growing global health problem. In South Africa, more than half of the adult women are overweight and almost 30% are obese. The problems associated with obesity, such as diabetes, hypertension, thrombo-embolism and coronary heart disease, are... -
A review of insulin and insulin regimens in type 2 diabetes
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: S Joshi --- Diabetes Care Centre, Louis Pasteur Medical Centre, P Joshi --- Medical University of Southern Africa,We have reviewed the various insulins available in the South African market, together with the modes of action of each of the formulations. The insulin groups discussed include the Basal insulins, the bolus or prandial insulins, and the premixed insulins... -
Inpatient blood glucose management of diabetic patients in a large secondary hospital
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: DG Van Zyl --- Department of Internal Medicine, P Rheeder --- Division of Clinical Epidemiology,Background: Diabetes has become a major health problem worldwide, as well as in South Africa. This, coupled with the chronicity of the disease, relate to an increasing burden on health care facilities and an increasing number of hospital admissions of... -
Prevalence of diabetes mellitus in the rural southern Free State
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: AJ Groenewald --- Department of Chemical Pathology, Faculty of Health Sciences, HJ van Wyk --- Department of Chemical Pathology, Faculty of Health Sciences, CM Walsh --- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, S van Zyl --- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, LJ van der Merwe --- Department of Basic Medical Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences,Background: A worldwide increase in the prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) has been reported and an even further increase is expected as a result of lifestyle changes. The objectives of this study were to determine the prevalence of DM in... -
Misconceptions about diabetes mellitus among adult male attendees of primary health care centres in Eastern Saudi Arabia
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: AA Sabra --- Department of Family and Community Medicine, Saudi Arabia AZ Taha --- Department of Family and Community Medicine, Saudi Arabia AG Al-Zubier --- Department of Family and Community Medicine, Saudi Arabia NY Al-Kurashi --- Department of Family and Community Medicine, Saudi ArabiaBackground: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a major public health problem in Saudi Arabia. Its prevalence is on the increase, being as high as 23.7% among adult citizens. Misconceptions and wrong beliefs regarding DM and its management among those attending primary... -
Bouncing forward: families living with a type I diabetic child
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: O Brown --- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Health Sciences, South Africa P Fouché --- Department of Psychology, Faculty of the Humanities, South Africa M Coetzee --- Uitenhage Provincial Hospital, South AfricaBackground: Despite the multitude of challenges that families living with a child with diabetes face, they have been found to adapt to such an extent that diabetes is viewed as a manageable condition. This study was concerned with the factors... -
The relationship between ABO/rhesus blood groups and type 2 diabetes mellitus in Maghnia, western Algeria
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: Sahi M Dali --- Laboratoire de valorisation de l'action de l'homme pour la protection de l'environnement et application en santé publique (équipe environnement et santé), Faculté des Sciences, Algérie Metri A Aour --- Laboratoire de valorisation de l'action de l'homme pour la protection de l'environnement et application en santé publique (équipe environnement et santé), Faculté des Sciences, Algérie F Belmokhtar --- Department of Ecology and Environment, Algérie R Belmokhtar --- Department of Ecology and Environment, Algérie F Boazza --- Laboratoire d'Anthropologie des Religions et comparaison, Faculté des Sciences Humaines et Sociales, AlgérieBackground: To determine the relationship between ABO/rhesus (Rh) blood groups and type 2 diabetes mellitus in a western Algerian population. -
Glycaemic control: do no harm
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: L Kelly --- Division of Clinical Sciences, Canada -
Evaluation of general practitioners' routine assessment of patients with diabetes in Tshwane, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: KG Leslie --- Private Practitioner, L Nkombua --- University of Pretoria,Background: Diabetes mellitus is a composite disease that, if not well managed and controlled, may lead to severe complications. To avoid or delay these debilitating complications, it is necessary for the practitioner to implement adequate management of the disease by... -
The effect of the introduction of a standard monitoring protocol on the investigations performed on the metabolic control of type 2 diabetes at Addington Hospital Medical Outpatients Department, Durban, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: JM Gill --- Department of Family Medicine, A Ross --- Department of Family Medicine, F Pirie --- Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Division of Medicine, T Esterhuizen --- Programme of Biostatistics,Background: A comprehensive approach to the control of type 2 diabetes is required to reduce mortality and morbidity. To improve diabetes management, in 2005 a protocol for the monitoring and management of type 2 diabetes, aligned to the 2003 Society... -
What the primary healthcare worker needs to know about the management of type 2 diabetes
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: WF Mollentze --- Department of Medicine, -
Revisiting the importance of childhood activity
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: DC Janse van Rensburg --- Section Sports Medicine, PC Zondi --- Section Sports Medicine, TC Grant --- Section Sports Medicine, CC Grant --- Section Sports Medicine,Formalised exercise programmes for children and adolescents are becoming increasingly important. There has been a drastic increase in documented childhood morbidity and mortality relating to poor nutrition and low activity levels in recent years. Regular physical activity decreases the risk... -
An evaluation of insulin therapy initiation among patients with type 2 diabetes attending a public health facility in South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: L Mayet --- Diabetes Unit, SS Naidoo --- Department of Family Medicine,Background: Clinically effective interventions that could reduce diabetic patients' risk of long-term complications are needed to contain the rising cost of diabetes care associated with the increasing prevalence of this condition. Good glycaemic control needs to be rapidly attained and... -
What's the latest on sulphonylureas in the management of type 2 diabetes?
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: Gail Mkele [AN0001]Sulphonylureas act by binding to sulphonylurea receptors and stimulating insulin secretion from pancreatic beta cells. This class of oral hypoglycaemic agents is still widely used in the management of type 2 diabetes in patients where lifestyle changes alone are insufficient... -
A review of metformin and its place in the diabetes guidelines
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: Gail Mkele [AN0001]Metformin is considered to be the initial drug of choice for type 2 diabetes mellitus, particularly in overweight patients. This is based on its effectiveness in achieving glycaemic control, its favourable effects on weight, its low risk of causing hypoglycaemia... -
Glucagon-like peptide 1 receptor agonists: a new approach to type 2 diabetes management
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: Lambert Lynn [AN0001]Despite advances in options for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, optimal glycaemic control is often not achieved. Hypoglycaemia and weight gain that are associated with many antidiabetic medications may interfere with the implementation and long-term application of treatment strategies... -
Cardiovascular risk factors in a treatment-naïve, human immunodeficiency virus-infected rural population in Dikgale, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: Felistas Mashinya --- Department of Medical Science, Public Health and Health Promotion, School of Health Sciences, Marianne Alberts --- Department of Medical Science, Public Health and Health Promotion, School of Health Sciences, Robert Colebunders --- International Health Unit, Department of Epidemiology and Social Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Belgium Jean-Pierre Van Geertruyden --- International Health Unit, Department of Epidemiology and Social Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, BelgiumObjective: The objective was to determine lipid levels and cardiovascular risk factors in treatment-naïve, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected rural African people in Limpopo province. -
Management of hypertension in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: MLI Mashitisho --- Department of Internal Medicine,Hypertension and diabetes co-exist. The prevalence of hypertension is higher in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, while patients with hypertension have a higher incidence of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus. Hypertension in patients with diabetes is linked to cardiovascular... -
Views of patients on a group diabetes education programme using motivational interviewing in South African primary care: a qualitative study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: S Serfontein --- Division of Family Medicine and Primary Care, RJ Mash --- Division of Family Medicine and Primary Care,Objectives: This study was a qualitative assessment of a diabetes group education programme presented in community health centres of the Cape Town Metro District. The programme offered four sessions of group education and was delivered by trained health promoters using... -
A cross-sectional survey on the lifestyle and health-seeking behaviour of Basotho patients with diabetes
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: PN Makinga --- Northdale Hospital, South Africa A Beke --- School of Health Systems and Public Health; University of Pretoria,Objectives: The objectives of the study were to determine the level of practice of a healthy lifestyle, to assess the health education provided to patients with diabetes and to determine the prevalence of obesity among Basotho patients with diabetes. -
Is screening for microalbuminuria in patients with type 2 diabetes feasible in the Cape Town public sector primary care context? A cost and consequence study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: HO Ibrahim --- Division of Family Medicine and Primary Care, D Stapar --- Division of Family Medicine and Primary Care, B Mash --- Division of Family Medicine and Primary Care,Background: Type 2 diabetes contributes significantly to the burden of disease in South Africa. Proteinuria is a marker for chronic kidney and cardiovascular disease. All guidelines recommend testing for microalbuminuria because intervention at this stage can prevent or delay the... -
Clinical challenges in the co-management of diabetes mellitus and tuberculosis in southern Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: MJA Reid --- Perleman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, USA N McFadden --- Perleman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, USA BM Tsima --- School of Medicine, University of Botswana, BotswanaOver the past 20 years, tuberculosis incidence in southern Africa has increased at an alarming rate, fuelled primarily by the human immunodeficiency virus epidemic. The emerging prevalence of diabetes mellitus in the region represents a new threat to tuberculosis control... -
The implementation of guidelines in a South African population with type 2 diabetes
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Y Pinchevsky --- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, N Butkow --- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, FJ Raal --- Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Faculty of Health Sciences, T Chirwa --- Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics,Objective: The aim of this study was to identify the treatment gaps that pertain to risk factors in South African patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus, using national treatment guidelines. -
Factors influencing adherence to dietary guidelines: a qualitative study on the experiences of patients with type 2 diabetes attending a clinic in Cape Town
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Z Ebrahim --- Division of Human Nutrition, Department of Human Biology, Faculty of Health Sciences, A De Villiers --- Division of Human Nutrition, Department of Human Biology, Faculty of Health Sciences, T Ahmed --- Division of Human Nutrition, Department of Human Biology, Faculty of Health Sciences,Objective: The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus attending the Groote Schuur Hospital Diabetes Clinic in relation to contextual factors that promote or impede adherence to nutrition care guidelines. -
Development of a diabetes mellitus nutritional management manual for South African healthcare professionals
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: U Rausch --- Division of Human Nutrition, South Africa IL Labuschagne --- Division of Human Nutrition, South Africa MJ Lombard --- Division of Human Nutrition, South AfricaBackground: The objective was to develop a standardised education manual for healthcare professionals in South Africa on the nutritional management of diabetes mellitus. -
Diabetic nephropathy in a tertiary care clinic in South Africa: a cross-sectional study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: P Ngassa Piotie --- MD, DTM&H, DipPHM, MPH, Student, School of Health Systems and Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, DG Van Zyl --- FCP(SA), MMed(Int), MSc(ClinEpi), PhD, Senior Lecturer, Department of Internal Medicine, P Rheeder --- FCP(SA), MMed(Int), MSc(ClinEpi), PhD, Senior Lecturer, Department of Internal Medicine,Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of micro- or macroalbuminuria in type 1 and type 2 diabetic patients, and to examine the relationship with the diabetes control parameters such as haemoglobin (Hb)A1c, blood pressure (BP)... -
The achievement of glycaemic, blood pressure and LDL cholesterol targets in patients with type 2 diabetes attending a South African tertiary hospital outpatient clinic
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Y Pinchevsky --- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, School of Therapeutic Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, South Africa V Shukla --- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, School of Therapeutic Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, South Africa N Butkow --- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, School of Therapeutic Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, South Africa FJ Raal --- Carbohydrate and Lipid Metabolism Research Unit, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Faculty of Health Sciences, South Africa T Chirwa --- Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, South AfricaObjectives: To determine differences in the control of multiple diabetes control parameters in a select group of subjects with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) after a four-year follow-up period. -
The prevalence and clinical significance of acanthosis nigricans in diabetic and non-diabetic women of mixed ancestry
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: M Hoffmann --- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Division of Chemical Pathology, South Africa WI Visser --- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Medicine, Division of Dermatology, South Africa B Ascott-Evans --- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, South Africa FS Hough --- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, South AfricaObjectives: The purpose of this study was to improve our understanding of the prevalence of acanthosis nigricans (AN) and its clinical relevance in our mixed-ancestry population and to investigate its association with abnormal glucose metabolism, obesity and hypertension. -
The prevalence and association of low testosterone levels in a South African male, diabetic, urban population
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Tanja Kemp --- Department of Internal Medicine, South Africa Paul Rheeder --- Department of Internal Medicine, South AfricaBackground: According to the literature, low serum testosterone levels are associated with diabetes mellitus. No or minimal data exist for its prevalence or predictors in South Africa. -
Habitual physical activity, peripheral neuropathy, foot deformities and lower limb function: characterising prevalence and interlinks in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: AF Adeniyi --- Department of Physiotherapy, Nigeria OS Aiyegbusi --- Department of Physiotherapy, Nigeria OO Ogwumike --- Department of Physiotherapy, Nigeria PO Adejumo --- Department of Nursing, Nigeria AA Fasanmade --- Department of Medicine, NigeriaBackground: Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) may have diverse foot problems, but how these problems are linked with physical activity is not clear. This study investigated the prevalence of foot problems among patients with T2DM and investigated how... -
Reasons for diabetes patients attending Bishop Lavis Community Health Centre being non-adherent to diabetes care
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: Bernice L Booysen --- University of Stellenbosch, South Africa Arina C Schlemmer --- University of Stellenbosch, South AfricaBackground: Non-adherence to diabetes care is a concern at Bishop Lavis Community Health Centre (BLCHC) as it results in many diabetes complications that could have been avoided. The aim was to explore the reasons for people with diabetes in the... -
Diabetes mellitus in pregnancy, still changing
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: D Hall --- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, South Africa M du Toit --- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, South Africa D Mason --- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, South Africa M Conradie --- Division of Endocrinology, Department of Medicine, South AfricaObjective: The management of pregnant women with diabetes mellitus places a significant burden on healthcare systems. Significant global changes have been proposed with regard to the diagnosis and management of women with diabetes mellitus in pregnancy. The study aims were... -
Incidence and progression of diabetic retinopathy within a private diabetes mellitus clinic in South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: RL Thomas --- Diabetes Research Unit, Wales L Distiller --- Centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology, South Africa SD Luzio --- Diabetes Research Unit, Wales VJ Melville --- Centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology, South Africa S Roy Chowdhury --- Institute of Molecular and Experimental Medicine, Cardiff University, Wales B Kramer --- Centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology, South Africa DR Owens --- Diabetes Research Unit, WalesObjective: The study objective was to examine the influence of glycaemic control and ethnic variations on the incidence and progression of diabetic retinopathy (DR). -
The prevalence and associations of erectile dysfunction in a South African male diabetic urban population
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: T Kemp --- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Internal Medicine, South Africa P Rheeder --- Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Internal Medicine, South AfricaBackground: Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a common condition in patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus. The prevalence and predictors in our patient population are unknown since minimal data exist for this condition in South Africa. -
The influence of family characteristics on glycaemic control among adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus attending the general outpatient clinic, National Hospital, Abuja, Nigeria
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: Bethrand Brian Odume --- Department of Family Medicine, Nigeria Onyebuchi Stephanie Ofoegbu --- Department of Family Medicine, Nigeria Elias Chike Aniwada --- Department of Community Medicine, Nigeria Emeka Franklin Okechukwu --- United States Agency for International Development, USAID, NigeriaBackground: There is an increasing epidemic of diabetes worldwide with many patients not achieving set treatment targets. Family interventions in diabetes patient management, a proven adjunct, have not been fully integrated to patient care. -
Improvement noted after a multifaceted approach to diabetes mellitus management
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: S Pillay --- Department of Internal Medicine, South Africa C Aldous --- School of Clinical Medicine, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa F Mahomed --- Department of Internal Medicine, South AfricaBackground: Optimal control of diabetes mellitus remains elusive, especially in developing countries. A comprehensive and standardised approach, coupled with intensive patient and clinician education, may provide the solution. -
Early insulin therapy in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: MLI Mashitisho --- Department of Internal Medicine, South Africa BG Mashitisho --- Department of Internal Medicine, South AfricaType 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a progressive disease characterised by beta cell dysfunction and insulin resistance. Beta cell dysfunction progresses to beta cell failure. Many patients with T2DM are managed with oral agents until complications develop. ‘Clinical inertia’ in... -
Development of a Malian food exchange system based on local foods and dishes for the assessment of nutrient and food intake in type 2 diabetic subjects
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: A. Coulibaly --- Département des sciences des aliments et de nutrition, Faculté des sciences de l’agriculture et de l’alimentation, Canada Ht O’Brien --- Département des sciences des aliments et de nutrition, Faculté des sciences de l’agriculture et de l’alimentation, Canada I. Galibois --- Département des sciences des aliments et de nutrition, Faculté des sciences de l’agriculture et de l’alimentation, CanadaObjective: To develop exchange lists for the assessment of food and nutrient intakes for people with diabetes in Mali. -
Dietary intake and metabolic control of children aged six to ten with type 1 diabetes mellitus in KwaZulu-Natal
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: K. Pillay --- Dietetics and Human Nutrition, Emw. Maunder --- Dietetics and Human Nutrition, Kl. Naidoo --- Paediatrics and Child Health, Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine,Objectives: The objective of this study was to assess the dietary intake and metabolic control of children with type 1 diabetes. -
The diet-heart hypothesis, obesity and diabetes
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Je Rossouw --- Women’s Health Initiative Branch, Program for Population Science and Prevention Division of Cardiovascular Sciences, USAHuman feeding studies show that dietary fat quality, but not total fat intake, influences levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol. Meta-analyses indicate an association with reduced coronary heart disease (CHD) risk when saturated fatty acid is replaced with polyunsaturated fatty... -
The nutritional management of a central venous incident
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: A. Prins --- Little Company of Mary Hospital, PretoriaA central venous incident (CVI) is the second leading cause of death worldwide, and is associated with permanent disabilities.There are many nutrition and lifestyle modifiable risk factors for a CVI. These include diabetes, and hypercholesterolaemia and hypertension, all of which... -
Effects of self-monitoring of blood glucose on diabetes control in a resource-limited diabetic clinic
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: S Pillay --- Department of Internal Medicine, South Africa C Aldous --- School of Clinical Medicine, South AfricaBackground: Diabetes mellitus places an enormous burden upon both patients and countries’ health systems. Integral to achieving control is patients assuming responsibility for their condition. Self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) can serve as a powerful tool modifying lifestyle behaviour and... -
Impact of nutrition education on diabetes knowledge and attitudes of adults with type 2 diabetes living in a resource-limited setting in South Africa: a randomised controlled trial
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: JW Muchiri --- Department of Human Nutrition, South Africa GJ Gericke --- Department of Human Nutrition, South Africa P Rheeder --- Department of Internal Medicine, South AfricaObjective: To evaluate the effect of a nutrition education (NE) programme on diabetes knowledge and attitudes of adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). -
Diabetes distress and related factors in South African adults with type 2 diabetes
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Samantha Ramkisson --- Department of Behavioural Medicine, South Africa Basil Joseph Pillay --- Department of Behavioural Medicine, South Africa Benn Sartorius --- Department of Public Health Medicine, South AfricaBackground: In South Africa, the prevalence rate of diabetes is 9.27%, with an estimated 2.6 million people living with the disease. Diabetes-related distress has been described as encompassing the patient’s concerns about the self-management of diabetes, perception of support, emotional... -
Subjects’ experiences of a nutrition education programme: a qualitative study of adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus living in a rural resource-limited setting in South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Jane Muchiri --- Department of Human Nutrition, South Africa Gerda Gericke --- Department of Human Nutrition, South Africa Paul Rheeder --- Department of Internal Medicine, South AfricaObjective: The objective of the study was to explore the views and experiences of adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus on a nutrition education programme. -
Screening for gestational diabetes: examining a breakfast meal test
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: C Marais --- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, South Africa L van Wyk --- Dietitian, South Africa M Conradie --- Endocrine Division, Department of Medicine, South Africa D Hall --- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, South AfricaObjective: This study was performed to analyse the carbohydrate quantity of the non-standardised breakfast meal test consumed as part of a screening test for gestational diabetes. -
Relationship between MPV and paraoxonase-1 activity, brachial artery diameter and IMT in patients with diabetes mellitus
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Pinar Karakaya --- Department of Endocrinology, Turkey Yildiz Okuturlar --- Department of Internal Medicine, Turkey Meral Mert --- Department of Endocrinology, Turkey Asuman Gedikbasi --- Department of Biochemistry, Turkey Filiz Islim --- Department of Radiology, Turkey Didem Acarer --- Department of Internal Medicine, Turkey Nursel Kocamaz --- Department of Internal Medicine, Turkey Ozlem Soyluk --- Department of Endocrinology, Turkey Teslime Ayaz --- Department of Internal Medicine, Turkey Pinar Alarslan --- Department of Endocrinology, Turkey Ozlem Harmankaya --- Department of Internal Medicine, Turkey Abdulbaki Kumbasar --- Department of Internal Medicine, TurkeyAims: Higher mean platelet volume (MPV) in diabetic patients has been considered as an emerging risk factor for diabetes related micro- and macrovascular complications. Human paraoxonase 1/arylesterase (PON1), which has antioxidant and antiatherogenic properties, is documented in high oxidative stress... -
Serum AGEs in black South African patients with type 2 diabetes
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Catherine Martha Mhlanga --- Department of Biochemistry, School of Pathology & Pre-Clinical Sciences, South Africa Motetelo Alfred Mogale --- Department of Biochemistry, School of Pathology & Pre-Clinical Sciences, South Africa Agustine Adu --- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, South Africa Leshweni Jeremiah Shai --- Faculty of Science, Department of Biomedical Sciences, South AfricaObjective: The objective of this study was to determine serum advanced glycation end products (AGEs) levels in black South African patients with and without type 2 diabetes (T2D) and to compare the results with those reported for other ethnic/race groups. -
Diabetes and hypertension screening in Zandspruit, Johannesburg 2012–2014
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: Paul Rheeder --- Department of Internal Medicine, South Africa Tessy Muthembe --- Department of Internal Medicine, South Africa Stefan Lawson --- Project HOPE, South Africa Julie Brink --- Project HOPE, South AfricaBackground: Hypertension (HT) and diabetes mellitus (DM) affect millions of individuals in South Africa and are among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality. Given the substantial public health and socio-economic burden South Africa faces due to the rising rates... -
Amplitude of accommodation is reduced in pre-presbyopic diabetic patients
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Solani David Mathebula --- Department of Optometry, South Africa Prisilla Seipati Makunyane --- Department of Ophthalmology, South AfricaIntroduction: The prevalence of diabetes mellitus is increasing exponentially often causing an enormous public health burden due to changing lifestyles. People with diabetes have accelerated age-related biometric ocular changes compared with people without diabetes. -
Performance of the Androgen Deficiency in Aging Male questionnaire for the clinical detection of androgen deficiency in black sub-Saharan African men with Type-2 diabetes mellitus
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Theophilus E Ugwu --- Department of Medicine, Nigeria Rosemary T Ikem --- Department of Medicine, NigeriaBackground: The Androgen Deficiency in Aging Male (ADAM) questionnaire is increasingly popular for evaluation of androgen deficiency (AD) in sub-Saharan African men with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM). However, its reliability in this population is unknown. -
Decreased total antioxidant levels and increased oxidative stress in South African type 2 diabetes mellitus patients
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: FA Ganjifrockwala --- Department of Human Biology, South Africa JT Joseph --- Department of Human Biology, South Africa G George --- Department of Human Biology, South AfricaBackground: Chronic hyperglycaemia in diabetes mellitus leads to increased lipid peroxidation in the body, followed by the development of chronic complications due to oxidative stress. Objective: The aim of this study was to compare total antioxidant (TAO) levels and oxidative... -
An audit of stillborn babies in mothers with diabetes mellitus at a tertiary South African Hospital
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Jana Rossouw --- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, South Africa David Hall --- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, South Africa Deidré Mason --- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, South Africa Gabriël Gebhardt --- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, South AfricaObjectives and design: This study is a retrospective audit spanning six years following the implementation of a new guideline on the management of diabetes in pregnancy. It aims to describe the patient profile of pregnancies complicated by diabetes and stillbirth. -
Poor control and management of type 2 diabetes mellitus at an under-resourced South African Hospital: is it a case of clinical inertia?
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: Romona Devi Govender --- Department of Family Medicine, South Africa Prem Gathiram --- Department of Family Medicine, South Africa Miljenko Panajatovic --- Department of Family Medicine, South AfricaEvidence shows that even with the implementation of evidence-based medicine, the attainment of optimal glycaemic control is difficult and challenging for both patients and healthcare providers. This study was a one-year retrospective chart review with data collected during the period... -
Implementation and evaluation of a weight-reduction programme for diabetic patients at a primary health care facility in the Western Cape: a pilot study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: A Razak --- Metro District Health Services, South Africa AA Isaacs --- Metro District Health Services, South AfricaBackground: Diabetes is a common non-communicable disease and complications are resulting in increased disability, reduced life expectancy and enormous health costs for virtually every society. Medical Nutrition Therapy is important for the prevention, treatment, and self-management of diabetes, and the... -
Pattern and correlates of obesity among public service workers in Ondo State, Nigeria: a cross-sectional study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: Isaac Aladeniyi --- Department of Epidemiology and Medical Statistics, Nigeria Oladele Vincent Adeniyi --- Department of Family Medicine, South Africa Olufunmilayo Fawole --- Department of Epidemiology and Medical Statistics, Nigeria Mary Adeolu --- Nigeria State Health Investment Project, Nigeria Daniel Ter Goon --- Department of Health Sciences, South Africa Anthony Idowu Ajayi --- Department of Sociology, South Africa Eyitayo Omolara Owolabi --- Department of Health Sciences, South AfricaBackground: Obesity is the third leading cause of mortality and has become a global epidemic. There is a continuous increase in its prevalence both in the developed and in developing countries. Obesity is closely associated with chronic health conditions, thus... -
Effect of self-monitoring of blood glucose on glycaemic outcome among type 2 diabetic patients
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: Oluwajimi Olanrewaju Sodipo --- Department of Family Medicine, Ayoade Adedokun --- Department of Family Medicine, Adedeji Adejumo Olusola --- Department of Community Health and Primary Health Care, NigeriaBackground: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder which leads to complications especially when not properly managed. The role of self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) in type 2 diabetic patients using oral hypoglycaemic agents has been a source of controversy. -
Prevalence and awareness of diabetes in Guinea: findings from a WHO STEPS
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Naby M. Balde --- Department of Endocrinology, Guinea Alioune Camara --- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine, Guinea Alpha A Diallo --- National Program for the Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases, Ministry of Public Health, Guinea Amadou Kake --- Department of Endocrinology, Guinea Alpha M Diallo --- Department of Endocrinology, Guinea Mandiou Diakite --- Central Laboratory, Guinea Cherif Bah --- National Directorate of Statistics, Guinea Moussa Kone --- World Health Organization, GuineaAims: The aim of the present study was to determine the prevalence of diabetes, and to assess its awareness and related risk factors among adult Guineans. -
Investigating the effects of Lactobacillus casei on some biochemical parameters in diabetic mice
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Feizollah Asgharzadeh --- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Sciences, Iran Asghar Tanomand --- Department of Microbiology, Iran Mohammad Reza Ashoori --- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Sciences, Iran Ali Asgharzadeh --- Tehran Institute of Psychiatry, Iran Nosratollah Zarghami --- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Clinical Biochemistry and Laboratory Sciences, IranAims: Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterised by inadequate pancreatic insulin secretion or the insulin present being unable to perform its function properly. Consistent with the beneficial effects of probiotics and their ability to lower glucose levels, an impact... -
Comparison of glycaemic indices of some local beans (Vigna unguiculata [Linn] Walp varieties) in Nigerians
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: OB Olopade --- Department of Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, Nigeria IA Odeniyi --- Department of Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, Nigeria SO Iwuala --- Department of Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, Nigeria OO Kayode --- Department of Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, Nigeria OA Fasanmade --- Department of Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, Nigeria MO Ajala --- Department of Chemical Pathology, Nigeria PO Chimah --- Department of Dietetics, Nigeria AE Ohwovoriole --- Department of Medicine, Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism, NigeriaBackground: Beans are recommended for their richness and for their salutary effect on blood glucose. Inter-species differences impact on blood glucose. What appeared unknown is whether varieties of beans of the same species (Vigna unguiculata [Linn] Walp) have differential effects... -
A retrospective analysis of electrocardiographic abnormalities found in black South African patients with diabetes attending a regional hospital in KwaZulu-Natal
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: S Pillay --- Department of Internal Medicine, South Africa R Hift --- School of Clinical Medicine, South Africa C Aldous --- School of Clinical Medicine, South Africa -
Incidence of hypoglycaemia among insulin-treated patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes mellitus: South African cohort of International Operations Hypoglycaemia Assessment Tool (IO HAT) study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Mahomed AK Omar --- Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, South Africa Adri Kok --- Specialist Physician, South Africa Duma Khutsoane --- Physician, Medi-Clinic, South Africa Shaifali Joshi --- General Physician, South Africa Michael Ramaboea --- Physician, Louis Pasteur Hospital, South Africa Makepisi Lesiba Isaac Mashitisho --- Physician, Legae Medi Clinic, South Africa Verushka Chetty --- Novo Nordisk A/S, South Africa Levi John Koopman --- Novo Nordisk A/S, South Africa Louise Johnson --- Physician, Montana Hospital, South AfricaObjectives: To assess the incidence and rates of hypoglycaemia in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) or type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in the South African cohort of the International Operations Hypoglycaemia Assessment Tool (IO HAT) study. -
A study of the knowledge and practice of lifestyle modification in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Middelburg sub-district of Mpumalanga
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: AE Umeh --- Department of Family Medicine, South Africa L Nkombua --- Department of Family Medicine, South AfricaIntroduction: Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common clinical conditions seen by family physicians in their daily practice. They are constantly confronted with the burden of caring for poorly controlled and poorly adherent patients presenting with preventable debilitating, disabling... -
The Magnesium and Glucose (MAG) Study: the prevalence and effect of hypomagnesaemia on diabetes control in a regional hospital in KwaZulu-Natal
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: S Pillay --- University of KwaZulu-Natal, Edendale Hospital, South Africa JM Jansen van Vuuren --- University of KwaZulu-Natal, Edendale Hospital, South Africa CJ Jansen van Vuuren --- Pietermaritzburg Hospital Complex, South AfricaBackground: Diabetes mellitus (DM) poses a great burden of disease worldwide. The adverse effects of hypomagnesaemia (hypoMg2+) in patients with DM have been well described, with a higher prevalence of hypoMg2+ in patients with DM than in the general population... -
Characteristics of subjects with diabetes mellitus diagnosed before 35 years of age presenting to a tertiary diabetes clinic in Durban, South Africa, from 2003 to 2016
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Prevendri Govender --- Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, South Africa Khaled Elmezughi --- Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, South Africa Tonya Esterhuizen --- Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, South Africa Imran Paruk --- Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, South Africa Fraser James Pirie --- Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, South Africa Ayesha Ahmed Motala --- Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, South AfricaBackground: Most patients diagnosed with diabetes mellitus < 35 years will have type 1 diabetes (T1D). The increase in youth-onset type 2 diabetes (T2D) parallels the obesity epidemic and in African subjects ketosis-prone type 2 diabetes (KPD) may occur in this age... -
Anthropometric profile and complications in patients with diabetes mellitus seen at Maluti Adventist Hospital, Lesotho
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: MT Makwero --- Department of Family Medicine, South Africa WF Mollentze --- Department of Internal Medicine, South Africa G Joubert --- Department of Biostatistics, South Africa WJ Steinberg --- Department of Family Medicine, South AfricaBackground: Patients attending outpatient departments for follow-up of diabetes mellitus (DM) may seem content about the control of their disease. However, complications resulting from DM may present before diagnosis and treatment initiation or continue to develop while on treatment. -
“Doing” diabetes: the unobtrusive presence of plants
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Anthropology Southern Africa • Authors: Hameedah Parker --- Department of Anthropology and Sociology, South AfricaThis article investigates the “knowing” and “doing” (through a material semiotic approach) of diabetes. Practices of treatment and healing give insight into how this chronic medical condition is “done” in clinics and in homes, by clinic staff and patients in... -
Experience of a recreational diabetic day by a non-governmental organisation, T1 Diams, in Mauritius
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Pravesh Kumar Guness --- Department of Therapeutic Education, T1 Diams --- Department of Therapeutic Education,Background: T1 Diams, a non-profit organisation on the island of Mauritius, has been working on the implementation of therapeutic and educational activities for its members. It regularly organises a recreational diabetic day (‘Enjoy life’ or ‘T1 Diams en Balade’). -
Adherence of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus with the SEMDSA lifestyle guidelines
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Amy Birkinshaw --- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics (G24), South Africa Riette Nel --- Department of Biostatistics, South Africa Corinna Walsh --- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics (G24), South AfricaBackground: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is considered to be the fastest growing chronic disease in the world and thus multi-sectoral, population-based strategies and approaches are needed to address the modifiable risk factors involved in the development and treatment of... -
DNA fragmentation damage as a predictive marker for diabetic nephropathy in Type II diabetes mellitus
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Nourhan Soliman --- Clinical Pathology Department, Egypt Mohamed El-Shabrawi --- Clinical Pathology Department, Egypt Seham Omar --- Internal Medicine Department, EgyptBackground: Increased production of free radicals and oxidative stress in type II diabetic patients could be one of the probable causes for development of complications. The authors hypothesise that such a mechanism also contributes to the development of diabetic nephropathy... -
Life stories managing chronic illness: Young adults’ lived experiences with type 1 diabetes
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Marietjie Willemse --- School for Psychosocial Health, Optentia Research Focus Area, South Africa Elmari Deacon --- School for Psychosocial Health, Optentia Research Focus Area, South Africa David Segal --- School for Psychosocial Health, Optentia Research Focus Area, South AfricaThis study aimed to characterise diabetes management experiences of South African young adults living with well-controlled type 1 diabetes (n = 8, female = 5, male = 3, age range = 20–25). The young adults told life stories managing their... -
Quality of primary care physicians’ communication of diabetes self-management during medical encounters with persons with diabetes mellitus in a resource-poor country
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: OS Ojo --- Family Medicine Department, Nigeria SO Malomo --- Family Medicine Department, Nigeria AO Egunjobi --- Family Medicine Department, Nigeria AOA Jimoh --- Family Medicine Department, Nigeria MO Olowere --- Family Medicine Department, NigeriaBackground: Most of the Nigerian studies on the determinants of diabetes self-management have focused on patient-related factors. There is no previous local study that examined the quality of diabetes self-management education provided by primary care physicians to people with diabetes... -
Association between adherence to anti-diabetic therapy and adverse maternal and perinatal outcomes in diabetes in pregnancy
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Doreen Macherera Mukona --- Department of Nursing Science, Zimbabwe Stephen Peter Munjanja --- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Zimbabwe Mathilda Zvinavashe --- Department of Nursing Science, Zimbabwe Babil Stray-Pederson --- Institute of Clinical Medicine, NorwayObjectives: To analyse the association between adherence to anti-diabetic therapy (diet, physical activity and medications) and perinatal outcomes. -
Should all patients on insulin be using continuous glucose monitoring?
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Larry A Distiller --- Centre for Diabetes and Endocrinology, South AfricaContinuous glucose monitoring (CGM) is being used increasingly both in patients on insulin pumps (CSII) and more recently in those on multiple injection regimens (MIR). This review lists the CGM devices available in South Africa and explores the literature supporting... -
Social support effects on diabetes management by South African emerging adults: A replication and extension study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Elné Visagie --- Compres, School for Psychosocial Health, South Africa Esmé van Rensburg --- Compres, School for Psychosocial Health, South Africa Elmarí Deacon --- Optentia, School for Psychosocial Health, South AfricaThis study aimed to explore and describe the role of social support in successful living with type 1 diabetes. Informants were eight emerging adults with well-controlled type 1 diabetes (females = 5; white = 7, African = 1; mean time since diagnosis = 8.5 years, SD time since... -
Central obesity is an independent risk factor of poor glycaemic control at Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: Tsakani Stanford Mashele --- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, South Africa Motetelo Alfred Mogale --- Department of Biochemistry, School of Pathology & Pre-Clinical Sciences, South Africa Olakunle Adewunmi Towobola --- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, South Africa Mmampenani Florence Moshesh --- Department of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, South AfricaBackground: Results of previous studies on the effect on glycaemic control of anthropometric measures of obesity, some economic status variables and the presence of metabolic syndrome are not consistent and appear to differ among health institutions. The status of glycaemic... -
Stakeholders’ perceptions of dietary and related self-management challenges and education programme preferences for type 2 diabetes adults
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: JW Muchiri --- Department of Human Nutrition, South Africa GJ Gericke --- Department of Human Nutrition, South Africa P Rheeder --- Department of Internal Medicine, South AfricaObjective: To inform the adaptation of an intervention from a primary healthcare setting to a tertiary setting, the dietary and related self-management challenges and education programme preferences of adults with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) were explored. -
Hypogonadism and associated risk factors in male patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus attending the diabetic clinic of Tikur Anbessa Specialized Teaching Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Sisay Teka --- College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Ethiopia Samuel Kinde --- College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia Gobena Dedefo --- College of Health Sciences, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia Kissi Mudi --- Ethiopian Public Health Institute, Ethiopia Getahun Tarekegn --- Tikur Anbesa Specialized Teaching Hospital, EthiopiaBackground: A high prevalence of hypogonadism among men with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has been reported worldwide. This in turn creates a substantial public health burden in terms of inadequate sexual function and potential infertility. However, the status of... -
Diabetes-related amputations in the public healthcare sector in KwaZulu-Natal: a five-year perspective. Are we winning?
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Pillay Somasundram --- Edendale Hospital, Pietermartizburg, South Africa Pillay Davashni --- Star College Girls Durban Scholar, South Africa Singh Deepak --- Department of Physics, South Africa Pillay Romashan --- Athlone Park Durban Scholar, South AfricaBackground: Diabetes-related complications in the form of lower limb amputations (LLA) remain a major concern globally in the form of both human suffering and increased fiscal burden. Studies conducted in developed countries have demonstrated that the burden of diabetes-related amputations... -
Compliance with local diabetic guidelines at a district hospital in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: K Rampersad --- Department of Family Medicine, South Africa S Rangiah --- Department of Family Medicine, South Africa M Kendon --- Department of Family Medicine, South AfricaBackground: Diabetes mellitus (DM) represents a major health-related problem in South Africa and throughout the world. The management goals of diabetes are first to maintain normal blood glucose levels and second to prevent the development of complications. Local guidelines developed... -
Caregivers of children with diabetes mellitus: challenges of caring for and perceptions of consultations in a South African public sector context
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: BL Dhada --- Department of Paediatrics & Child Health, South Africa DR Blackbeard --- Department of Clinical Psychology, South AfricaBackground: Understanding caregivers’ challenges in caring for children with diabetes mellitus (DM) and their perceptions of consultations with the multidisciplinary team (MDT) may be valuable in assisting in achieving control. -
A five-year audit of lower limb amputations below the knee and rehabilitation outcomes: the Durban experience
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: P Manickum --- School of Clinical Medicine, College of Health Sciences, South Africa SS Ramklass --- School of Clinical Medicine, College of Health Sciences, South Africa TE Madiba --- Department of General Surgery, School of Clinical Medicine, College of Health Sciences, South AfricaIntroduction: Lower limb amputation (LLA) due to diabetes mellitus (DM) is a growing epidemic worldwide. -
Relationship between magnesium and lipids in patients with diabetes mellitus
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: JM Jansen van Vuuren --- Northdale Hospital, South Africa S Pillay --- Edendale Hospital, South Africa CJ Jansen van Vuuren --- uMgungundlovu Health District, South AfricaIntroduction: Non-communicable diseases, especially cardiovascular diseases (CVD), have become more prevalent across the world, more so in developing countries. Novel methods in the management of CVD risks in patients with diabetes mellitus, type 2 (DM2) requires constant attention and an... -
Incidence of hypoglycaemia in the South African population with diabetes: results from the IDMPS Wave 7 study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Hilton Kaplan --- Centre of Diabetes and Endocrinology, South Africa Aslam Amod --- Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, South Africa Francois H van Zyl --- Cert Endocrinology and Metabolism (SA), South Africa Jeevren Reddy --- Stanger Manor, South Africa Alet van Tonder --- Sanofi, South Africa Ellina Tsymbal --- Sanofi, South Africa Alicia McMaster --- Sanofi, South AfricaObjectives: Management of diabetes is a balancing act of preventing a state of hyperglycaemia while avoiding episodes of hypoglycaemia. Limited information is currently available on the incidence of hypoglycaemia in South African people diagnosed with diabetes. Data regarding the management... -
Diabetes-related knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) of adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in the Free State province, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Maretha le Roux --- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, South Africa Corinna Walsh --- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, South Africa Marianne Reid --- School of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, South Africa Jacques Raubenheimer --- Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Health Sciences, South AfricaIntroduction: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a global health problem with high morbidity and mortality in patients who are mostly still economically active. The growing incidence and health implications for those affected make T2DM a major public health issue. -
Hospitalisation of Type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with and without major depressive disorder in a private managed healthcare organisation
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: L Naidoo --- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, South Africa N Butkow --- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, South Africa P Barnard-Ashton --- Department of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, South Africa E Libhaber --- Department of Cardiology, School of Clinical Medicine, South AfricaBackground: The relationship between Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and associated co-morbidities, particularly major depressive disorder (MDD), is poorly acknowledged in chronic disease management practices in South Africa. Managed healthcare costs and hospitalisation rates may be influenced by the discrete... -
The prevalence and risk factors for diabetes mellitus in healthcare workers at Tygerberg hospital, Cape Town, South Africa: a retrospective study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Ankia Coetzee --- Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, South Africa Amanda Beukes --- Department of Medicine, South Africa Reinhardt Dreyer --- Department of Medicine, South Africa Salaamah Solomon --- Tygerberg Academic Hospital, South Africa Lourentia van Wyk --- Tygerberg Academic Hospital, South Africa Roshni Mistry --- Tygerberg Academic Hospital, South Africa Magda Conradie --- Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, South Africa Mari van de Vyver --- Tygerberg Academic Hospital, South AfricaObjectives: To assess the contribution of traditional and modifiable risk factors to the overall risk and prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) amongst health workers (HWs) in the public sector. -
Progress in diabetes care in the KwaZulu-Natal public health sector: a decade of analysis
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: N Sahadew --- Clinical and Professional Practice, Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine, South Africa VS Singaram --- Clinical and Professional Practice, Nelson R Mandela School of Medicine, South AfricaAims: This study analysed diabetes-related information routinely collected by the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Department of Health (DOH). -
Nutritional status, glycaemic control and barriers to treatment compliance among patients with type 2 diabetes attending public primary health clinics in Maseru, Lesotho
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Louise van den Berg --- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, South Africa Mohlakotsana Mokhehle --- Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, South Africa Jacques Raubenheimer --- Department of Biostatistics, South AfricaObjectives: To evaluate the nutritional status, glycaemic control and barriers to treatment compliance of outpatients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) attending two public primary health clinics in Maseru, Lesotho. -
An assessment of erectile dysfunction among male diabetics attending Temba Community Health Centre, Pretoria
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Family Practice • Authors: T Bongongo --- Department of Family Medicine & PHC/Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Pretoria, South Africa, JV Ndimande --- Department of Family Medicine & PHC/Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Pretoria, South Africa, J Tumbo --- Department of Family Medicine & PHC/Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Pretoria, South Africa,Introduction: Erectile dysfunction is common among men with diabetic mellitus and has a negative effect on their quality of life. The proportion of male diabetics who disclosed their problematic sexual performance was increasing at Temba Community Health Centre (CHC), which... -
Pattern of dyslipidaemia in relation to statin use in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus attending a tertiary care hospital
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: S Naidoo --- Private Practice, South Africa FJ Raal --- Division of Endocrinology & Metabolism, Faculty of Health Sciences, South AfricaIntroduction: Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease is a major contributor to morbidity and mortality in diabetic patients. Strict goal-directed lipid control in patients with diabetes is associated with better cardiovascular outcomes. -
Are type 2 diabetic patients meeting targets? A Helen Joseph Hospital Diabetic Clinic Audit
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: S Bulbulia --- Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism, Helen Joseph Hospital, F Variava --- Physician, Netcare Pinehaven Hospital, South Africa Z Bayat --- Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolism and Department of Internal Medicine, Helen Joseph Hospital,Background: The risk of complications from type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is high. Achieving targets reduces the morbidity and mortality. This study aims to assess whether patients at the Helen Joseph Hospital's Diabetic Clinic are meeting the 2012 SEMDSA targets... -
Trends in glycaemic control and morbidity over 10 years in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus at Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Muhammed Zaid Hoosen --- , South Africa Imran M Paruk --- , South Africa Fraser J Pirie --- , South Africa Ayesha A Motala --- , South AfricaAim: To assess control and morbidity in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1 attending a tertiary adult diabetes clinic in Durban, South Africa. -
Counting the cost of preventable diabetes-related lower limb amputations at a single district hospital in KwaZulu-Natal: what does this mean, what can be done?
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: AT Thompson --- , South Africa JL Bruce --- , South Africa VY Kong --- , South Africa DL Clarke --- , South Africa C Aldous --- , South AfricaBackground: Healthcare policy decisions are driven by many factors, including cost, hence the need to show costs of diabetes mellitus-related lower limb amputations (DMLLA) to inform amendments to health care. Substantial decreases in amputation rates are associated with specialised podiatry... -
Pilot study involving the use of point-of-care glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) testing for screening and monitoring of diabetes mellitus in the public healthcare sector in KwaZulu-Natal
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Somasundram Pillay --- , South AfricaBackground: The diabetes pandemic continues to cause both patient and economic burden. Globally, strategies to improve glycaemic control in patients with diabetes are highly sought after. One such strategy involves the use of point-of-care glycated haemoglobin (POCT HbA1c) testing, which... -
Perceptual systems of the self-management of students living with diabetes mellitus: an IQA approach
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: JKD Jacobs --- , South Africa WD Basson [cor1] MJ Basson --- , South AfricaIntroduction: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic metabolic disease defined by elevated blood glucose levels over a long period of time. One in 10 people are living with DM. -
Perspectives of healthcare workers on factors influencing diabetes management and diabetic foot problems in Zimbabwe
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Oppah Kuguyo --- , Zimbabwe Chengeto Muhaso --- , Zimbabwe Simbarashe Nyandoro --- , Zimbabwe Joconiah Chirenda --- , Zimbabwe Vasco Chikwasha --- , Zimbabwe Akimu C Mageza --- , Zimbabwe Lovemore Gwanzura --- , Zimbabwe Doreen Macherera Mukona --- , Zimbabwe Alice Matimba --- , ZimbabweBackground: Poor management of diabetes mellitus gives rise to complications such as diabetic foot (DF), which pose a host of medical and socioeconomic problems, especially in low-income countries where resources, capacity and awareness are limited. -
Defaulters. Are they worse off? Analysing reasons for this phenomenon amongst patients with diabetes with and without HIV infection
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Somasundram Pillay --- , South AfricaBackground: Ideal control of diabetes mellitus (DM) remains elusive globally. Identifying defaulting reasons in diabetes clinics can provide potential interventional areas. -
Acute effects of single-bout exercise in adults with type 2 diabetes: a systematic review of randomised controlled trials and controlled crossover trials
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Dominic Hicks --- , South Africa Robert C Hickner --- , South Africa Usha Govinden --- , South Africa Takshita Sookan --- , South AfricaBackground: Exercise interventions improve type 2 diabetes (T2D). Published randomised control trials and crossover control trials were systematically examined to establish the differences in the effect of single-bout exercise on glucose control and insulin sensitivity in individuals with type 2... -
The impact of a face-to-face peer-support intervention on adults with type 2 diabetes: a cluster-randomised trial
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Melanie Pienaar --- , South Africa Marianne Reid --- , South Africa Mariette Nel --- , South Africa -
Adapting a diabetes nutrition education programme for adults with type 2 diabetes from a primary to tertiary healthcare setting
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Jane W Muchiri --- , South Africa Gerda J Gericke --- , South Africa Paul Rheeder --- , South Africa -
The impact of existing diabetes self-management education interventions on knowledge, attitudes and practices in public health care institutions in Harare, Zimbabwe
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Sanele Nkomani --- , South Africa Simbarashe Ruskaniko --- , Zimbabwe Renée Blaauw --- , South Africa -
Patterns of diabetes management in South Africa: baseline and 24-month data from the South African cohort of the DISCOVER study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: A Kok --- , South Africa A Hariram --- , South Africa D Webb --- , South Africa A Amod --- , South Africa -
Glycaemic control and family history of diabetes mellitus: is it all in the genes?
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: RR Chetty --- , South Africa S Pillay --- ,Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a familial condition with a strong genetic component. International studies have highlighted associations between a positive family history of diabetes (FHD) and poorer glycaemic control. No current data are available on this association... -
IDMPS Wave 7 Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: H Kaplan --- , South Africa A Amod --- , Durban, South Africa A Chadli --- , Morocco JC Mbanya --- , Cameroon A McMaster --- , South Africa K Naidoo --- , South Africa MG Musa --- , South AfricaDiabetes is a major economic burden and has rapidly increased worldwide. Type 2 diabetes, which accounts for 90–95% of cases, has increased particularly in the developing world. Early treatment intensification may decrease the morbidity and mortality of diabetes by lowering... -
Assessment of diabetes dietary knowledge and its impact on intake of patients in Senwabarwana, Limpopo, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: MH Mphasha --- , South Africa TM Mothiba --- , South Africa L Skaal --- , South Africa -
Adult height and diabetes control: is there an association?
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: RR Chetty --- , South Africa S Pillay --- , -
Vitamin B12 deficiency in patients with diabetes at a specialised diabetes clinic, Botswana
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: L Kwape --- , Botswana C Ocampo --- , Botswana A Oyekunle --- , Botswana JC Mwita --- , Botswana -
Appropriateness of diabetic down-referral letters to primary healthcare clinics in the uMgungundlovu district municipality of KwaZulu-Natal
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: NG McGrath --- , South Africa S Pillay --- , South Africa -
COVID-19 and hyperglycaemic emergencies: perspectives from a developing country
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Raisa Bhikoo --- , South Africa Marli Conradie-Smit --- , South Africa Gerhard Van Wyk --- , South Africa Sa’ad Lahri --- , South Africa Elizabeth Du Plessis --- , South Africa Jaco Cilliers --- , South Africa Susan Hugo --- , South Africa Ankia Coetzee --- , South Africa -
The relationship between age and glycaemic control in patients living with diabetes mellitus in the context of HIV infection: a scoping review
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: RR Chetty --- , South Africa S Pillay --- , -
Diabetes in the Western Cape: an eight-year profile
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: N Sahadew --- , South Africa S Pillay --- , South Africa VS Singaram --- , South Africa -
Hyperglycaemia, diabetes mellitus and COVID-19 in a tertiary hospital in KwaZulu-Natal
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: AS Ikram --- , South Africa S Pillay --- , South Africa -
Hypertension and diabetes mellitus: a collision of two heavyweight non-communicable diseases
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: S Pillay --- , South AfricaIntroduction: Patients living with type 2 diabetes mellitus (PLWD) are at an increased risk of developing hypertension (HPT). The presence of HPT in PLWD (PLWDH) accelerates diabetes-related complications (DRC). Scarce data exist from South Africa on the impact of HPT... -
Age and diabetes control in an HIV-endemic country: is there an association?
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: RR Chetty --- , South Africa S Pillay --- , South AfricaBackground: The prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) in South Africa (SA) is 12.80% and is rising, while that of HIV infection remains the highest globally (13%). Literature varies on the associations between glycaemic control and age in patients living with... -
Exploring the role of the biokineticist in diabetes self-management: a survey of patients’ knowledge, attitudes and perceptions about exercise
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: T Sookan --- , South Africa A Vaizie --- , South Africa T Pillay --- , South Africa S Moodley --- , South Africa S Naidoo --- , South Africa K Naidoo --- , South AfricaBackground: Self-management of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in South Africa (SA) is sub-optimal, with exercise reported to be the least employed modality of self-management. This study aimed to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of T2DM patients regarding T2DM... -
Total testosterone level may have no influence on the occurrence and severity of erectile dysfunction in males aged between 30 and 60 years living with type 2 diabetes
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Martine Claude Etoa Etoga --- , Yaoundé, Cameroon Doris Bibi Essama --- , Yaoundé, Cameroon Achille Aurèle Mbassi --- , Yaoundé, Cameroon Jan René Nkeck --- , Yaoundé, Cameroon Francine Mendane Mekobe --- , Yaoundé, Cameroon Mesmin Dehayem --- , Yaoundé, Cameroon Ama Moor Vicky --- , Yaoundé, Cameroon Eugène Sobngwi --- , Yaoundé, Cameroon Jean Claude Mbanya --- , Yaoundé, CameroonBackground: Erectile dysfunction is the most common sexual disorder in type 2 diabetes. Its pathogenesis may involve various disturbances including endothelial dysfunction and dysautonomia. The involvement of a low testosterone level is still debated. The aim of this study was... -
Face validity and content assessment of a diabetes nutrition education DVD for low literacy adults living with diabetes: a mixed-method study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Dianré Kapp --- , South Africa Gerda J Gericke --- , South Africa Jane W Muchiri --- , South AfricaAim: A study was undertaken to assess the face validity and content correctness of a diabetes nutrition education (DNE)-DVD developed for low literacy adults living with diabetes. -
Carbohydrate counting in type 1 diabetes mellitus: dietitians’ perceptions, training and barriers to use
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Megan Esmè Dimitriades --- , South Africa Kirthee Pillay --- , South Africa -
Practical aspects of insulin administration: what the healthcare provider knows
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Nousheen Parker --- , South Africa Ankia Coetzee --- , South Africa Lourentia van Wyk --- , South Africa Magda Conradie --- , South Africa -
Prevalence study of type 2 diabetes mellitus in the Ashanti region of Ghana: a systematic review of risk factors
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Daniel Katey --- , Ghana Abigail Akua Addo --- , Ghana Kabila Abass --- , Ghana Anthony Kwame Morgan --- , Ghana -
Using a nurse-driven and home-based telehealth intervention to improve insulin therapy for people with type 2 diabetes in primary care: a feasibility study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Patrick Ngassa Piotie --- , South Africa Paola Wood --- , South Africa Jane W Muchiri --- , South Africa Elizabeth M Webb --- , South Africa Paul Rheeder --- , South Africa -
Contribution of ankle-brachial index measurement in screening for arteriopathy obliterans of the lower limbs in type 2 diabetics
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Sitraka Angelo Raharinavalona --- , Madagascar Rija Eric Raherison --- , Madagascar Thierry Razanamparany --- , Madagascar Dally Rasoaniana --- , Madagascar Radonirina Lazasoa Andrianasolo --- , Madagascar Andrinirina Dave Patrick Rakotomalala --- , Madagascar -
The spectrum of missed lower limb clinical findings at a diabetes clinic in KwaZulu-Natal: red flags for costly complications
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: AT Thompson --- , South Africa S Pillay --- , South Africa C Aldous --- , South AfricaIncluding a podiatrist in a multidisciplinary team (MDT) has been shown to reduce the incidence of diabetes-related lower limb amputations by at least 56% to as much as 85%. This reflects podiatry’s role in foot screening and assessment, diagnosis, foot... -
Are fathers involved in diabetes management? A rapid review
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: Simphiwe Hope Mathole --- North-West University, South Africa Elmari Deacon --- North-West University, South Africa Esmé van Rensburg --- North-West University, South AfricaThis rapid review aimed to synthesise the evidence on father involvement in managing their child's type 1 diabetes. We identified eight articles from EBSCO, Science Direct, Academic Search Premier, Psyclnfo, PsycArticles, and Google Scholar. Studies were included if they provided... -
Clinical characteristics of people with diabetic ketoacidosis at a clinic in The Gambia: a retrospective study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Orighomisan F Agboghoroma --- Medical Research Council the Gambia at London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, The Gambia Modou Jobe --- Medical Research Council the Gambia at London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, The Gambia Karen Forrest --- Medical Research Council the Gambia at London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, The Gambia -
Association between anthropometry and cardiovascular risk in patients attending a diabetic clinic
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Kylie Divashnee Konar --- Phoenix Community Health Centre, South Africa Somasundram Pillay --- Nelson R Mandela School of Clinical Medicine, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa -
Relationship between hypothyroidism and gestational diabetes mellitus: a retrospective cohort study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Mahmood Moosazadeh --- Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Iran Adeleh Bahar --- Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Iran Ramin Yeganeh Sarhangi --- Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Iran Mohsen Aarabi --- Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Iran Mohammad Khademloo --- Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Iran -
Beyond HbA1c cardiovascular protection in type 2 diabetes mellitus
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: UG Adamu --- University of the Witwatersrand and the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, South Africa D Mpanya --- University of the Witwatersrand and the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, South Africa A Patel --- University of the Witwatersrand and the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, South Africa N Tsabedze --- University of the Witwatersrand and the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital, South AfricaCardiovascular disease is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality for individuals living with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). These patients have double the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) compared with the general population. Furthermore, approximately a third of... -
Primary health care–family partnership for better diabetes outcomes of patients: a systematic review
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: MH Mphasha --- University of Limpopo, South Africa L Skaal --- University of Limpopo, South Africa TM Mothiba --- University of Limpopo, South Africa C Ngoatle --- University of Limpopo, South Africa LS Hlahla --- University of Limpopo, South Africa -
Incidence and predictors of diabetes mellitus among severe COVID-19 patients in western Ethiopia: a retrospective cohort study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Tadesse Tolossa --- Wollega University, Ethiopia Matiyos Lema --- Wollega University, Ethiopia Bizuneh Wakuma --- Wollega University, Ethiopia Ebisa Turi --- Wollega University, Ethiopia Ginenus Fekadu --- Wollega University, Ethiopia Diriba Mulisa --- Wollega University, Ethiopia Getahun Fetensa --- Wollega University, EthiopiaBackground: Evidence reported a high occurrence of diabetes mellitus (DM) during the time of COVID-19. This study aimed to assess the incidence of DM and its predictors among severe COVID-19 patients admitted to the treatment centre of Wollega University Referral... -
Comparison of formulae for calculating the corrected QT (QTc) interval in an adult population attending a diabetes clinic at a rural hospital in South Africa.
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: BN Mkhwanazi --- University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa L Govender --- University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa S Pillay --- University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa -
Lipid profiles of HIV-infected diabetic patients
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Clive Sydney --- Doris Duke Medical Research Institute, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa, Louansha Nandlal --- Doris Duke Medical Research Institute, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa, Firoza Haffejee --- Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa Jamila Kathoon --- Durban University of Technology, Durban, South Africa Thajasvarie Naicker --- Doris Duke Medical Research Institute, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa, -
Feasibility study on the use of the modified Finnish Diabetes Risk Score in South African context: a case of home-based carers
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: TM Mothiba --- University of Limpopo, South Africa MH Mphasha --- University of Limpopo, South Africa TT Molepo --- University of Limpopo, South Africa H Bastiaens --- University of Antwerp, Belgium J Wens --- University of Antwerp, Belgium -
Initiating or switching to IDegAsp in a real-world South African population with type 2 diabetes – a cohort analysis from the ARISE study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Adri Kok --- Netcare Union Alberton Hospital, South Africa Hemant Makan --- Centre for Diabetes, South Africa Gracjan Piotr Podgorski --- Netcare Greenacres Hospital, South Africa Shaifali Joshi --- Diabetes Care Centre, South Africa Verushka Chetty --- Novo Nordisk, South Africa Lungisa Nojoko --- PPMR-Clinical Trial Centre, ProHealth & Wellness Centre for Integrative Medicine, South Africa Hajira Bacus --- Lenmed Health Shifa Hospital, South Africa Naeem Moosa --- General Practice, South Africa Duma Khutsoane --- Bloemfontein Mediclinic, South Africa -
Features of Turner syndrome in patients managed at the adult endocrinology clinic, Steve Biko Academic Hospital
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: M. Noeth --- University of Pretoria, South Africa T. Kemp --- University of Pretoria, South Africa T. Botha --- University of Pretoria, South Africa -
Diet quality of adults with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus at a tertiary hospital outpatient clinic in Tshwane District, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Hanel Duvenage --- University of Pretoria, South Africa Gerda J Gericke --- University of Pretoria, South Africa Jane W Muchiri --- University of Pretoria, South AfricaObjective: To describe the dietary intake and its quality of patients with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) by assessing the dietary variety (DVS), dietary diversity (DDS), nutrient adequacy ratio (NAR) and mean nutrient adequacy ratio (MAR). -
Health locus of control, personality and social support in treatment adherence among diabetic patients
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Psychology in Africa • Authors: --- University of Nigeria, Nigeria --- University of Nigeria, Nigeria --- University of Nigeria, Nigeria --- University of Nigeria, Nigeria --- University of Nigeria, Nigeria --- University of Nigeria, NigeriaWe examined the contributions of health locus of control (internal, external), personality traits, and social support in treatment adherence among Nigerian diabetic patients (N = 126; females = 49.21%, Type 1 diabetes = 58.73%, Type 2 diabetes = 41.27%; age... -
Therapeutic inertia: a retrospective examination of inpatient management for type 2 diabetes mellitus at a South African regional hospital during a singular hospitalisation
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: KA White --- Harry Gwala Regional Hospital, South Africa S Pillay --- King Edward VIII Hospital, South Africa -
Trends in the burden of type 2 diabetes and its risk factors in Saudi Arabia
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Jinchao Hua --- School of Health Economics and Management, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, China Binfang Huang --- School of Health Economics and Management, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, China ShanShan Liu --- School of Health Economics and Management, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, China Zhonghe Sun --- Nanjing First Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, China -
Suboptimal control and failure to intensify therapy for South Africans with type 2 diabetes: an audit of diabetes management at primary health care facilities
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: Patrick Ngassa Piotie --- University of Pretoria, South Africa Elizabeth M Webb --- University of Pretoria, South Africa Paul Rheeder --- University of Pretoria, South Africa -
Adults living with type 2 diabetes experiences of a randomised adapted diabetes nutrition education programme: a qualitative process evaluation
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Jane W Muchiri --- University of Pretoria, South Africa Gerda J Gericke --- University of Pretoria, South Africa Paul Rheeder --- University of Pretoria, South Africa -
A plant-based dietary approach to the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus in South Africa: short communication of a multiple-case study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Nanine Wyma --- Physicians Association for Nutrition South Africa, South Africa Christi Niesing --- North-West University, South Africa Andrew KL Robinson --- Physicians Association for Nutrition South Africa, South Africa Petra Bester --- North-West University, South Africa -
Prevalence of hyperglycaemic crisis among diabetes mellitus patients in Ethiopia, systematic review and meta-analysis
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: A Getie --- Debre Markos University, Ethiopia T Ayenew --- Debre Markos University, Ethiopia G Yilak --- Woldia University, Ethiopia M Gedfew --- Debre Markos University, Ethiopia BT Amlak --- Debre Markos University, Ethiopia A Wondmieneh --- Injibara University, Ethiopia M Bimerew --- Injibara University, Ethiopia -
Clinical insights from continuous glucose monitor use in patients living with type 1 diabetes in rural Malawi
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: G Ferrari --- Brigham and Women’s Hospital, USA M Boti --- , Malawi D Nakotwa --- , Malawi A Gomber --- Brigham and Women’s Hospital, USA MM Coates --- Brigham and Women’s Hospital, USA K Kumwenda --- , Malawi F Valeta --- , Malawi L Drown --- Brigham and Women’s Hospital, USA A Thapa --- Brigham and Women’s Hospital, USA V Mithi --- , Malawi A Msekandiana --- Baylor, College of Medicine Children’s Foundation, Malawi C Kachimanga --- , Malawi PH Park --- Brigham and Women’s Hospital, USA AJ Adler --- Brigham and Women’s Hospital, USA G Bukhman --- Brigham and Women’s Hospital, USA T Ruderman --- , Malawi C Trujillo --- Brigham and Women’s Hospital, USA -
Prevalence and treatment-related outcome of hospitalised type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with comorbidities at an academic hospital in Johannesburg
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: T Makhabane --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa G Gabriels --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa S Chetty --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa -
Knowledge, attitude, and practices related to diabetes among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus at Tshepong Hospital
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: U Maduemezia --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa E Variava --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa T Moloantoa --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa P Abraham --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa B Rambau --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa TS Ndaba --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa S Bhana --- Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, South Africa R Daya --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa -
Relationship between diabetes knowledge, self-management practices, and glycaemic control among patients attending diabetic clinic at a tertiary level hospital in Johannesburg, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: BSL Moshoeshoe --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa Z Bayat --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa S Bulbulia --- University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa -
Prevalence of mixed dermatophyte and non-dermatophyte onychomycosis in surveillance of patients with diabetes living in a sub-tropical climate and association with selected diabetes foot ulcer risk factors
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: AT Thompson --- University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa C Aldous --- University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa -
Efficacy of immunosuppression in preserving beta cell function and reducing insulin requirements in Type 1 diabetes mellitus: a comprehensive review
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: S Pillay --- University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa A Pillay --- DRAM Consulting, South Africa A Kalhan --- Royal Glamorgan Hospital, UK -
Lipid profile of patients with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus at a tertiary South African hospital
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: A Parak --- Helen Joseph Hospital, South Africa R Daya --- Helen Joseph Hospital, South Africa Z Bayat --- Helen Joseph Hospital, South Africa -
The incidence of Electrocardiographic (ECG) changes suggestive of myocardial infarction in patients attending Kalafong Provincial Tertiary Hospital diabetes clinic
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: BN Xhekwani --- Kalafong Provincial Tertiary Hospital, South Africa M de Villiers --- Kalafong Provincial Tertiary Hospital, South Africa DG van Zyl --- Kalafong Provincial Tertiary Hospital, South AfricaAims: This study aims to determine the incidence of new electrocardiographic (ECG) changes suggestive of myocardial infarction (MI) in diabetic patients, both with and without typical symptoms. Additionally, it seeks to identify other ECG abnormalities indicative of the effects of... -
Type 2 diabetes mellitus but not overweight/obesity reduces testicular volume and endocrine function in men
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: E Musa --- Kaduna State University, Nigeria GC Musa --- University of Cape Town, South Africa E Salazar-Petres --- Universidad San Sebastián, Carrera de Obstetricia, Chile F Bello --- Ahmadu Bello University, Nigeria AG Bakari --- Ahmadu Bello University, Nigeria -
Lifestyle patterns and dietary habits of patients living with type 2 diabetes mellitus attending primary healthcare facilities in Limpopo province, South Africa
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition • Authors: Mosibudi Welhemina Maboya --- Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Ga-Rankuwa, South Africa, Lufuno Razwiedani --- Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Ga-Rankuwa, South Africa, Thembi Violet Simbeni --- Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Ga-Rankuwa, South Africa, Lindiwe Priscilla Cele --- Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Ga-Rankuwa, South Africa, Ntlogeleng Mabina Mogale --- Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, Ga-Rankuwa, South Africa, -
Do HbA1c levels during pregnancy predict offspring birthweights in women with pregestational diabetes? A retrospective study
Item type: Journal Article • Journal: Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of South Africa • Authors: T Hassim --- Stellenbosch University, South Africa S Budhram --- Stellenbosch University, South Africa DR Hall --- Stellenbosch University, South Africa