Factors associated with poor glycemic control among patients with type 2 diabetes
OBJECTIVES: Determine factors associated with poor glycemic control among Jordanian
patients with Type 2 diabetes. METHODS: A systematic random sample of 917 patients was
selected from all patients with Type 2 diabetes over a period of 6 months in 2008. A
prestructured questionnaire sought information about sociodemographic, clinical
characteristics, self-care management behaviours, medication adherence, barriers to
adherence, and attitude towards diabetes. Weight, height, and waist circumferences were …
patients with Type 2 diabetes. METHODS: A systematic random sample of 917 patients was
selected from all patients with Type 2 diabetes over a period of 6 months in 2008. A
prestructured questionnaire sought information about sociodemographic, clinical
characteristics, self-care management behaviours, medication adherence, barriers to
adherence, and attitude towards diabetes. Weight, height, and waist circumferences were …