Table 2.
Correct response for interview questions on type 2 diabetes, among the 521 college students
| Statements | Number | Per cent |
|---|---|---|
| General knowledge of type 2 diabetes | ||
| 1. Diabetes is associated with abnormal insulin | 447 | 85.8 |
| 2. Diabetes is a non-acute onset disease | 104 | 20.0 |
| 3. Diabetes is preventable and controlled | 434 | 83.3 |
| 4. Diabetes can be cured | 369 | 70.8 |
| Knowledge of risk factors for type 2 diabetes | ||
| 5. Sugar intake can increase the risk of diabetes | 389 | 74.7 |
| 6. Greasy food intake can increase the risk of diabetes | 277 | 53.2 |
| 7. Obesity | 353 | 67.8 |
| 8. Sedentary lifestyles | 253 | 48.6 |
| 9. Family history | 291 | 55.9 |
| Knowledge of symptoms of type 2 diabetes | ||
| 10. Excess feeling of thirst | 427 | 82.0 |
| 11. Excessive eating | 427 | 82.0 |
| 12. Excess urination | 401 | 77.0 |
| 13. Unexplained weight loss | 376 | 72.2 |
| Knowledge of diagnosis and treatment of type 2 diabetes | ||
| 14. Urine sugar can be used as diagnostic criteria of type 2 diabetes except for blood sugar | 367 | 70.4 |
| 15. Proper diet and exercise is the preferred treatment for type 2 diabetes | 184 | 35.3 |
| 16. Hb1Ac is a better monitoring index of blood glucose fluctuations | 62 | 11.9 |
| 17. What's the target of blood sugar control? | 513 | 98.5 |
| Knowledge of complications of type 2 diabetes | ||
| 18. Cardiovascular disease | 361 | 69.3 |
| 19. Diabetic foot | 280 | 53.7 |
| 20. Kidney problems | 317 | 60.8 |
| 21. Eye problems | 177 | 34.0 |
| 22. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy | 99 | 19.0 |
HbA1c, glycated haemoglobin.