Use of glucometer and fasting blood glucose as screening tools for diabetes mellitus type 2 and glycated haemoglobin as clinical reference in rural community primary care settings of a middle income country

Use of glucometer and fasting blood glucose as screening tools for diabetes mellitus type 2 and glycated haemoglobin as clinical reference in rural community primary care settings of a middle income country

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Thailand is considered to be a middle income country, and to control and prevent type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is one of the main concerns of the Thai Ministry of Public Health (MoPH). Screening for T2DM and care for T2DM patients...

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Main Authors: Muktabhant Benja, Sanchaisuriya Pattara, Sarakarn Pongdech, Tawityanon Worawitaya, Trakulwong Mantana, Worawat Songsri, Schelp Frank P
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-05-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Diabetes mellitus
Screening
HbA1c
Middle income country
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2458/12/349

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