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World J Diabetes. Apr 15, 2019; 10(4): 249-259
Published online Apr 15, 2019. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v10.i4.249
Published online Apr 15, 2019. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v10.i4.249
Reported diabetes-related complications | n (%) |
Any diabetes-related complication | 264 (45.7) |
Microvascular complications | |
At least one microvascular complication | 223 (38.6) |
Retinopathy | 77 (13.3) |
Sensory neuropathy: abnormal sensation in distal limbs | 125 (21.6) |
Microalbuminuria: lab test | 130 (22.5) |
Proteinuria: dip stick | 20 (3.5) |
Dialysis | 1 (0.2) |
Amputation: below knee or above knee | 2 (0.3) |
Foot ulcer: active or past history | 13 (2.2) |
Macrovascular complications | |
At least one macrovascular complication | 122 (21.1) |
Angina | 31 (5.4) |
Myocardial infarction/acute coronary syndrome | 38 (6.6) |
Heart failure | 11 (1.9) |
Stroke with partial recovery | 4 (0.7) |
Stroke with full recovery | 8 (1.4) |
Peripheral vascular disease | 59 (10.2) |
History of revascularization: e.g., PTCA, CABG | 41 (7.1) |
Other complications | 20 (3.5) |
- Citation: Ahmadieh H, Sawaya MT, Azar ST. Management and control of type 2 diabetes mellitus in Lebanon: Results from the International Diabetes Management Practices Study Wave 6. World J Diabetes 2019; 10(4): 249-259
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9358/full/v10/i4/249.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4239/wjd.v10.i4.249