Diabetes-related knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) of adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in the Free State province, South Africa

  • N Peer South African Medical Research Council
  • A P Kengne South African Medical Research Council

Abstract

Unlike acute illnesses where patients are treated usually without their active participation,diabetes care is complex and requires predominantly self-management.2 Patients with diabetes  and/or their families need to assume the major responsibility for managing their condition in order to achieve and maintain good glycaemic control and prevent complications.Constant attention to diet, regular exercise/physical activity, glucose monitoring, compliance with medications and foot care are imperative in order to achieve good glycaemic control.2,3

Author Biographies

N Peer, South African Medical Research Council

Non-communicable Diseases Research Unit, South African Medical Research Council and Department of Medicine, University of Cape Town, outh Africa

A P Kengne, South African Medical Research Council

Non-communicable Diseases Research Unit, South African Medical Research Council and Department of Medicine, University of Cape Town, South Africa

Published
2020-07-23
How to Cite
Peer, N., & Kengne, A. (2020). Diabetes-related knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) of adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in the Free State province, South Africa. South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 32(4), 3-4. Retrieved from http://www.sajcn.co.za/index.php/SAJCN/article/view/1480
Section
Editorial