Prevalence and risk factors of uncontrolled blood pressure in adult patients with diabetes: A cross-sectional study in Bahrain’s primary care specialized clinics
Two-thirds of diabetic patients in Bahrain's primary care clinics have uncontrolled BP, which is associated with older age, obesity, multiple antihypertensive medications, and poor glycemic control. These findings highlight the potential impact of integrated management strategies, weight management interventions, and more strict glucose control.
Authors
- Fatima Al Nooh
- Elie Matar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4994-0488)
- Masooma Ali
- Zahra Zabar
- Adel S. AlAlsayyad
- Zainab J. Ali
- Afrah S. Isa
Institutions
- King Hamad University Hospital (BH)
- Ministry of Health (BH)
- Arabian Gulf University (BH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
- Published
- 2025-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_748_25
- Primary Topic
- Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00