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Exploring factors associated with diabetic retinopathy treatment compliance behaviour in Cape Town, South Africa
(MPDI, 2021)
Complete patient adherence to treatment for diabetic retinopathy (DR) is critical to limit
vision loss. There is a dearth of evidence regarding the reasons why South African patients referred
for suspected vision-threatening ...
Comparison of the ability of anthropometric indices to predict the risk of diabetes mellitus in South African males: Sanhanes-1
(MDPI, 2022)
This study aimed to assess the sensitivity of body mass index (BMI) to predict the risk of
diabetes mellitus (DM) and whether waist circumference (WC), waist-to-hip (WHR) and waist-toheight
(WHtR) ratios are better ...
Integrated management of Type 2 diabetes and Gestational diabetes in the context of multi-morbidity in Africa: A systematic review
(Ubiquity Press, 2022)
Many adults diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM)
and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) also have other known or unknown comorbid
conditions. The rising prevalence of GDM and T2DM within a broader context ...