HBA1c

STATUS OF DIABETIC CONTROL IN URBAN FAISALABAD

Abstract

Background: Type-2 DM is an epidemic globally and is the major heath problem. Public awareness has lead to increased screening and treatments. But unfortunately, control is very poor overall. People get treatment but do not check the advantages of treatment. Objectives: To see the success and accuracy of treatment of DM, this study was conducted. Diabetic control was assessed by HBA1C level. Design: Prospective study. Setting: Department of Medicine OPD of All major Hospitals Faisalabad. Period: From 01-03-2009 to 14-05-2009. Methods: This multicentric was carried out in different hospitals of Faisalabad. Total of 67 patients of both sexes and different age groups with Type-2 DM were evaluated for primary goal of control of DM by measuring HBA1C with point of care (POC) technology. Various secondary features ware also noted. Results: Total n = 67 males = 38 females = 29. Study revealed a poor control in all patients. Mean HBA1C in male was 85% and in female 87%. There were differences in HBA1C as regards to level of education, socio-economic status but there was no difference with regard to truncal obesity & type of transport used. Conclusions: DM control was very poor in all groups with respect to age, sex, and type of treatment. This is a matter of concern both to the patient and their attending physicians. Poor control has far reaching implications to the patients, society, and the family.