ABSTRACT

Diabetes is a combination of heterogeneous disorders presenting with episodes of hyperglycaemia and glucose intolerance, as a result of lack of insulin, defective insulin action, or both. There are more than 387 million people with Diabetes Mellitus (DM) and the number is likely to reach 592 million by 2035. The prevalence of DM is 9.1% in India. There are evidences that show patient education and awareness are effective in reducing the complications of diabetes. The aim of the study was to assess the Knowledge of patients with Diabetes. The data was collected through Patient data collection form that captured relevant data required for the study, and Knowledge was assessed by means of closed ended questionnaire that consisted of 12 knowledge that covered Definition, symptoms, aetiology, risk factors, complications of diabetes, normal ranges of FBS and PPBS and symptoms of hypoglycaemia with its immediate treatment. The study showed that there is an increased need for creating awareness on the importance of Diabetes Knowledge in its appropriate management in order to prevent its complications. This can be used to develop possibilities of educational needs required for Diabetes patients. Keywords: Diabetes, Knowledge, Pharmacist, Awareness
Publication date: 25/09/2021

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2021/10.9.1015