Knowledge Regarding Complications of Diabetes Mellitus Among Diabetic People

Aim: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted to assess individual information about diabetes complications in patients with diabetes from questionnaires, and to find a relationship of this information to educational attainment and other sociodemographic profiles. Place and duration: Medical Department of Sharif Medical College, Lahore from January 2021 to June 2021. Methods: A total of 192 patients were enrolled in the study. People older than 16 years and who understand the query guidelines well were selected. All subjects answered the questionnaires given voluntarily and safely. The complete questionnaire was accessible in English language but was carefully translated to the official Pakistani language (Urdu). The enquiries were intended to evaluate how they knew about the diabetes mellitus complications and what those complications were. We use the SPSS 21.0 for data input and analysis. Chi-square test was applied for variables comparison. Results: We institute in this study that 94 people (48.9%) knew that the major impediment of diabetes is heart disease when blood sugar was not properly controlled, trailed by kidney disease (10.4%), and hypertension (7.8%), Eye Disease (2.6%) and cerebrovascular disease 32(16.6%). Regrettably, responsiveness was found about the presence of peripheral neurological problems, diabetic foot disease and unexpected bereavement was found in 1(0.5%) case only. Each of the subjects were inquired if they were concerned about serious complications of diabetes. Conclusions: There was statistical difference in any of the parameters (individual education, residence, monthly income, occupation, family history) depending on the degree of anxiety. The parameters were statistically significant. Further development of diabetes education programs, such as the use of the media and participation in national education programs, can improve the awareness of self-regulation of diabetes, which may decrease the mortality and morbidity of patients with diabetes.