The Madurai Hypoglycaemia Survey a snapshot of hypoglycaemic (un)awareness in India
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https://doi.org/10.15277/bjdvd.2014.037Abstract
Aim: To assess prescribing practices and patient awareness of issues relating to hypoglycaemia in a South Indian population.Methods: A standard questionnaire was administered to one hundred consecutive patients with diabetes attending the Diabetes Clinic at Apollo Specialty Hospital, Madurai, India. All data were tabulated and analysed using Microsoft Excel 2007.
Results: There was a predominance of sulphonylurea use, in combination with oral agents and insulin. Nearly 60% of patients reported that their doctor never talked about hypoglycaemia during clinic visits. At least 20% of patients had at least one hospital admission related to a hypoglycaemic event since the diagnosis of diabetes. More than a third of patients were not aware of symptoms of hypoglycaemia nor did they know how to manage the symptoms.
Conclusions: Medical professionals in India need to do more to educate patients about issues relating to hypoglycaemia, its importance, awareness and appropriate management.
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