A study of knowledge and self care practices in patients of type 2 diabetes mellitus

Background: India is harbouring the largest number of diabetic patients in the world. Poor knowledge and practices are some of the important factors influencing the development and progression of diabetes and its complications, which are easily preventable. Though self care constitutes 95% of diabet...

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Main Authors: Praveen Govinda Gowda, Vittal Balakrishna Ganjigatte
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Electronic Physician 2012-03-01
Series:Electronic Physician
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Online Access:http://www.ephysician.ir/index.php/browse-issues/year-2012-volume-4/year-2012-volume-4-issue-3/68-a-study-of-knowledge-and-self-care-practices-in-patients-of-type-2-diabetes-mellitus