Browsing School of Medicine (Sch. of Med.) Collections by Subject "Diabetes mellitus"
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The clinical presentation and outcome of diabetic patients admitted to medical wards of Mulago Hospital Kampala, Uganda
(2002)BACKGROUND: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disorder of carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism presenting with both acute and chronic complications which if not addressed early or managed poorly can lead to debility and ... -
Costs of tuberculosis care and associated factors among patients with HIV or diabetes mellitus comorbidities attending selected health facilities in Kampala from a societal perspective
(Makerere University, 2023)Introduction In Uganda, the Tuberculosis (TB) burden among Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) patients is still high and increasing significantly among DM patients due to the looming DM epidemic. Although TB drugs and ... -
Glycaemic response to selected carbohydrate source foods and factors that influence food choice among patients with diabetes mellitus in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-10)Background: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality globally. Morbidity and mortality in DM are attributed to poor glycaemic control. Nutrition therapy is a cornerstone in the management of DM ... -
Prevalence and associated factors of dry eye syndrome in adult diabetic patience attending Kiruddu National Referral Hospital Diabetes Clinic
(Makerere university, 2022-01-06)Introduction: Dry Eye Syndrome is a major complication in diabetic patients that if not well managed can lead to visual disability and blindness. General Objective: To determine the prevalence and associated factors of ... -
Prevalence and factors associated with Peripheral Neuropathy among adolescents and young adults with diabetes mellitus at Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2023)Introduction Adolescents and young adults have poor adherence to diabetes treatment and recommendations which predispose them to diabetic complications. Peripheral neuropathy is a common complication which can progress ... -
The prevalence and severely of peripheral arterial disease at Doppler ultrasound among diabetic patients at Mulago Hospital.
(2009-11)INTRODUCTION: Peripheral arteries disease is a manifestation of macro vascular damage seen in diabetes mellitus, among other conditions, characterised by occlusion of the lower limb arteries. Is also a marker of coronary ... -
Prevalence, patterns and factors associated with ocular manifestations of type 1 diabetes mellitus among children and adolescents attending Mulago National Referral Hospital
(Makerere University, 2021-12)Background; Diabetes mellitus is a growing public health challenge in sub-Saharan Africa, Uganda inclusive, with an annual incidence of 6% in the Sub-Saharan Africa region, 3% in many countries and 77% in the European ... -
Revalence and factors associated with hyperuricaemia among diabetes mellitus patients at Kiruddu National Referral Hospital, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-08)Background: The prevalence of hyperuricemia is increasing around the world, especially among patients with diabetes mellitus (DM). Hyperuricemia leads to worsening hyperglycemia, and this accelerates the progression of ...