Endocrine Abstracts

Glycaemic control remains poor among individuals with diabetes mellitus (DM) in Nigeria and is linked to a non-supportive family environment. Family-Integrated Diabetes Education (FIDE) has been shown to improve glycaemic control in studies among Hispanics and Caucasians. However, there is dearth of literature on its effectiveness among Africans; despite the close-knit nature of many African families. The study aimed at determining the effects of FIDE on glycosylated haemoglob...