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ea0029p624 | Diabetes | ICEECE2012

Pattern of chronic complications among Nigerian patients with DM: the need for focused prevention initiatives

Kayode O. , Odukoya O. , Odeniyi I. , Fasanmade O. , Ohwovoriole A.

Introduction: The prevalence of diabetes mellitus among Nigerian adults has been increasing over time. A considerable number of chronic complications of DM can be adequately prevented, however, the proportion of patients presenting with chronic complications of DM in our setting is still relatively high.Objectives: This study was carried out to assess the pattern of chronic diabetic complications among patients attending the diabetic clinic of Lagos Univ...