Cross-sectional analysis of diabetes knowledge and management reveals gaps in practices and endocrinologist visits.
Key Points
The study found that 75.7% of participants had substantial knowledge about diabetes and eye ailments, but only 51.9% practiced regular exercise.
While 73.4% of individuals lacked interest in visiting an endocrinologist, a notable 75.7% attended annual eye check-ups for early detection.
Participants showed concerning statistics with only 38.3% undergoing HbA1C testing for effective diabetes monitoring and management.
Despite adequate knowledge about diabetes, there was a significant gap in adopting effective diabetes control measures, indicating the need for improved health education.