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Volume 8, Issue 10 (Suppl)
J Diabetes Metab
ISSN: 2155-6156 JDM, an open access journal
Herbal Diabetes 2017
November 02-04, 2017
November 02-04, 2017 Bangkok, Thailand
23
rd
International Conference on
Herbal and Alternative Remedies for
Diabetes and Endocrine Disorders
Evaluation of the medical and dietary management of type-2 diabetes mellitus among urban and rural
dwellers of Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria
Agofure Otovwe and Odje Avwerosuoghene Ese
Novena University, Nigeria
Statement of the Problem:
The primary goal in the treatment of diabetes is for patients to maintain proper metabolic control
and to reduce the risks of health complications. However, poor patient education on the management of diabetes including
self-monitoring and control of glycaemia, non-adherence to treatment regimen have been reported to contribute to poor
diabetes care and treatment outcomes. This research work evaluated the medical and dietary management of type-2 diabetes
mellitus among urban and rural dwellers of Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria.
Methodology:
The study utilized a cross-sectional design and qualitative methods among 20 type-2 diabetes mellitus patients,
10 each from both urban and rural area selected purposively. The research instrument was an in-depth interview guide, which
was analyzed thematically, interpreted and the findings discussed.
Findings:
The study revealed that persons aged 45years and above had a high risk of developing type-2 diabetes and there was
high level of awareness of type-2 diabetes among the subjects. However, urbanization influenced the level of understanding of
the disease and compliance with recommended medical and dietary therapy. In addition, factors such as religious belief in faith
healing, herbal remedies, ignorance, low socio-economic status and poor access to health facility were found to influence the
participants’ attitude to effective medical and dietary management of type-2 diabetes.
Conclusion & Significance:
Urban subjects demonstrated a better knowledge and management of the disease than their rural
counterpart. Recommendations are made for the Ministry of Health to carry out a massive awareness campaign and screening
programs in rural areas to identify cases of type-2 diabetes among the high-risk group.
agofureotovwe@yahoo.comJ Diabetes Metab 2017, 8:10 (Suppl)
DOI: 10.4172/2155-6156-C1-073