IS GLYCEMIC CONTROL IN PATIENTS WITH TYPE-2 DIABETES IN RAWALPINDI IMPROVING?

摘要: Background: Glycaemic control is critical for managing diabetes and related complications. Considering high prevalence of Diabetes in Pakistan, our study aimed to assess the status glycaemic Type-II Diabetics by measurement HbA1c from 2005–2007 at Rawalpindi. We also evaluated changes its trends relation with sex age. Methods: It was a retrospective analysis data Clinical Pathology Laboratory, Army Medical College, Rawalpindi during 2005–2007. A total 2875 patients, aged 24–70 years, taking oral hypoglycaemic agents, were included. measured using Human kit. International Federation guidelines, ≤6.5%, 6.6%–8.4% ≥8.5% used classify patients into good, fair poor categories. Results: The number (n=2875) tested increased 904,974 997 had an age 48±13 years comprised 54% males 46% females. Improvement patient’s among three categories 2005 2007 as follows: good (41% vs 47%), (38% 40%) (21% 13%) respectively. average values improved 7.25 % 6.69% ( p <0.05) . Overall, (45%) youngest group (53%) diabetic control. Conclusion: 41% 47% Males, especially majority population. For effective disease management optimal values, combined effort patient physician required. Keywords: Diabetes, Control, HbA1c, IDF Pakistani population