A Survey on the Knowledge in General Population about Diabetes and Lifestyle

Dr.Gayathri P.S; Dr.Priya Ramani; Haleema Fathima.S; Hariharan.B; Hima preethi.T; Dr.Sreedevi.J1

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Publication Date: 2023/01/12

Abstract: Diabetes mellitus is one of the major health challenges in the recent years which is characterized by chronic hyperglycemia caused by deficiency in the secretion of insulin or insulin inaction. Diabetes can lead to complications such as diabetic foot ulcer, stroke and peripheral artery diseases etc. Since diabetes has a complicated physiology and needs various methods of interventions for treatment. Maintaining a balanced diet, consistent physical activities, medications and regular screening can help prevent diabetes and it’d effects. Hence an online based cross sectional study was done among the general population to evaluate their existing knowledge about diabetes and how lifestyle choices influence it utilising Google forms.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7527700

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