Table 2.
Patients’ knowledge of diabetes.
| Knowledge questions | Number of patients answering correctly (N = 106) | Percent (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Diabetes is a condition in which the body contains a higher level of sugar in the blood than normal | 41 | 38.7 |
| The normal level of glucose in the blood is 4.4–6.1 mmol/L (79.2–110 mg/dL) | ||
| 61 | 57.5 | |
| The most accurate method of monitoring diabetes is by checking the blood glucose level | 86 | 81.1 |
| A diabetic patient needs not to measure his/her blood pressure | 67 | 63.2 |
| A diabetic patient should have his/her eyes checked once every six months | 65 | 61.3 |
| Can blood sugar level fall below normal when you are taking drugs? | 71 | 67.0 |
| Diabetes if not treated can lead to complications | 69 | 65.1 |
| Upon control of diabetes, the medicines can be stopped immediately | 61 | 57.5 |
| Knowledge score (mean ± SD) | 4.92 ± 1.22 | |