Table 2.
Disease knowledge of people with diabetes according to glycemic control (n=218)
| Sr. No. | Question | Correct answer, n (%) | p-value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total (n=218) | Good glycemic control (<7%), (n=37) |
Poor glycemic control (≥7%), (n=181) |
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| 1 | Eating too much sugar and other sweet foods is a cause of diabetes. | 51 (23.4) | 19 (51.4) | 32 (17.7) | <0.001 |
| 2 | The usual cause of diabetes is lack of effective insulin in the body. | 157 (72) | 35 (9.6) | 122 (67.4) | 0.001 |
| 3 | Diabetes is caused by failure of the kidneys to keep sugar out of the urine. | 63 (29.9) | 15 (40.5) | 48 (26.5) | 0.086 |
| 4 | Kidneys produce insulin. | 132 (60.6) | 29 (78.4) | 103 (56.9) | 0.015 |
| 5 | In untreated diabetes, the amount of sugar in the blood usually increases. | 203 (93.1) | 36 (97.3) | 167 (92.3) | 0.271 |
| 6 | If I am diabetic, my children have a higher chance of being diabetic. | 192 (88.1) | 36 (97.3) | 156 (86.2) | 0.057 |
| 7 | Diabetes can be cured. | 18 (8.3) | 3 (8.1) | 15 (8.3) | 0.971 |
| 8 | A fasting blood sugar level of 210 is too high. | 147 (67.4) | 36 (97.3) | 111 (61.3) | <0.001 |
| 9 | The best way to check my diabetes is by testing my urine. | 108 (49.5) | 31 (83.8) | 77 (42.5) | <0.001 |
| 10 | Regular exercise will increase the need for insulin or other diabetic medication. | 106 (48.6) | 23 (62.2) | 83 (45.9) | 0.071 |
| 11 | There are two main types of diabetes: Type 1 (insulin-dependent) and Type 2 (noninsulin dependent). | 153 (70.2) | 34 (91.9) | 119 (65.7) | 0.002 |
| 12 | An insulin reaction is caused by too much food. | 70 (32.1) | 19 (51.4) | 51 (28.2) | 0.006 |
| 13 | Medication is more important than diet and exercise to control my diabetes. | 70 (32.1) | 15 (40.5) | 55 (30.4) | 0.228 |
| 14 | Diabetes often causes poor circulation. | 144 (66.1) | 26 (70.3) | 118 (65.2) | 0.552 |
| 15 | Cuts and abrasions on diabetes heal more slowly. | 206 (94.5) | 36 (97.3) | 170 (93.9) | 0.412 |
| 16 | Diabetics should take extra care when cutting their toenails. | 207 (95) | 37 (100) | 170 (93.9) | 0.124 |
| 17 | A person with diabetes should cleanse a cut with iodine and alcohol. | 25 (11.5) | 9 (24.3) | 16 (8.8) | 0.007 |
| 18 | The way I prepare my food is as important as the foods I eat. | 184 (84.4) | 32 (86.5) | 152 (84) | 0.702 |
| 19 | Diabetes can damage my kidneys. | 188 (86.2) | 37 (100) | 151 (83.4) | 0.008 |
| 20 | Diabetes can cause loss of feeling in my hands, fingers and feet. | 175 (80.3) | 35 (94.6) | 140 (77.3) | 0.016 |
| 21 | Shaking and sweating are signs of high blood sugar. | 110 (50.5) | 30 (81.1) | 80 (44.2) | <0.001 |
| 22 | Frequent urination and thirst are signs of low blood sugar. | 115 (52.8) | 31 (83.8) | 84 (46.4) | <0.001 |
| 23 | Tight elastic hose or socks are not bad for diabetics. | 155 (71.1) | 35 (94.6) | 120 (66.3) | 0.001 |
| 24 | A diabetic diet consists mostly of special foods. | 24 (11) | 7 (18.9) | 17 (9.4) | 0.092 |