Knowledge of symptoms and self-management of hypoglycaemia amongst patients attending a diabetic clinic at a regional hospital in KwaZulu-Natal

Background: Diabetic patients on insulin and sulphonylureas are at risk of developing hypoglycaemia. Many patients do not respond appropriately because of poor knowledge and understanding of the symptoms of hypoglycaemia, which if not promptly treated can lead to permanent neurological and renal dam...

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Main Authors: Anthony Ejegi, Andrew John Ross, Keshena Naidoo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2016-06-01
Series:African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine
Online Access:https://phcfm.org/index.php/phcfm/article/view/906