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Table 1 Management and complications of individuals with diabetes mellitus
| Management and complications | Number | Percentagea |
|---|---|---|
| Place of regular visit for treatment (n = 146) | ||
| State | 41 | 23.4 % |
| Private | 100 | 76.6 % |
| Missing | 5 | |
| Management activities (n = 146)b | ||
| Monthly follow-ups done | 53 | 38.6 % |
| Following a diabetic diet | 16 | 14.4 % |
| Diet control | 16 | 14.4 % |
| Referred to a dietician | 4 | 3.0 % |
| Diet plan by dietician | 1 | 0.1 % |
| Referred to an ophthalmology clinic | 6 | 6.6 % |
| Annual retinal examination | 3 | 4.2 % |
| Neuropathy examination | 0 | 0.0 % |
| Frequency of investigations conducted (n = 146)b | ||
| Monthly fasting plasma glucose | 62 | 47.2 % |
| Annual plasma lipids | 25 | 13.9 % |
| Annual electrocardiogram | 7 | 4.7 % |
| Annual HbA1C | 4 | 2.5 % |
| Annual urine microalbumin | 5 | 5.2 % |
| Benedict’s test at home (at least monthly) | 7 | 4.8 % |
| Capillary blood sugar at home (at least monthly) | 5 | 3.6 % |
| Complications (n = 202)b | ||
| Diabetic retinopathy | 30 | 9.8 % |
| Neuropathy | 159 | 82.9 % |
| Microalbuminurea | 61 | 33.8 % |
| Angina | 35 | 14.4 % |
| Ischaemic heart disease | 29 | 31.7 % |
| Peripheral arterial disease | 8 | 5.1 % |
| Foot ulcer | 22 | 9.0 % |
| Amputation | 2 | 0.1 % |
| Sexual problems (among males only, n = 98) (impotence, early/late ejaculation) | 43 | 61.6 % |
