Table 3 Diabetes-related history among trauma casualties
Variables | Â | n | % |
|---|---|---|---|
Symptoms of polydipsia and polyuria | Yes | 18 | 5.8 |
No | 293 | 94.2 | |
Family history of diabetes | Positive | 20 | 6.4 |
Negative | 291 | 93.6 | |
HbA1c results | Not diabetic < 6.5 | 284 | 91.3 |
Diabetic ≥ 6.5 | 27 | 8.7% | |
Glycaemic control among diabetics | HbA1c (6.5- < 7.5) | 9 | 33.3% |
HbA1c (≥ 7.5) | 18 | 66.7% | |
If HbA1c > 6.5 | Diagnosed previously | 14 | 51.8 |
Diagnosed accidentally | 13 | 48.2 | |
Follow a healthy diet regimen | Yes | 13 | 4.2 |
No | 298 | 95.8 | |
Regular physical activity | Yes | 22 | 7.1 |
No | 289 | 92.9 | |
Regularly screen for diabetes | Yes | 29 | 9.3 |
No | 282 | 90.7 | |
Accessibility to healthcare | Yes | 36 | 11.6 |
No | 275 | 88.4 | |
Receiving health education regarding diabetes mellitus | Yes | 36 | 11.6 |
No | 275 | 88.4 |