PREVALENCE AND INFLUENCING FACTORS OF TYPE 2 DIABETES AMONG OBESE PATIENTS (DIABESITY) ATTENDING SELECTED HEALTHCARE FACILITIES IN CALABAR, NIGERIA: A MIXED METHOD STUDY
This study has disclosed a 12.6% occurrence of diabesity within the study population, with 38% of cases being previously undiagnosed. Unhealthy diets, snacking, and lack of exercise were identified as significant indicators of diabesity.
Authors
- N E Udonwa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0666-6191)
- Udeme Asibong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1657-778X)
- Item Justin Atangwho (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3757-9760)
- A J Atangwh
Publication Details
- Journal
- PubMed
- Published
- 2024-11-10
- Primary Topic
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00