What type of study is this?

This is a Systematic Review study.

What question did this study set out to answer?

This review aims to estimate the prevalence of poor glycemic control and identify related risk factors in East Africa.

May 7, 2026Endocrinology Diabetes & MetabolismOpen Access

Poor Glycemic Control in East Africa: Prevalence, Risk Factors and Public Health Implications in Diabetes Management

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FOFanny Eseohe OnohueanKampala International University MOMary OnohueanMetropolitan International University HOHaron OlotKampala International University

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Review shows high prevalence of poor glycemic control in diabetes patients in East Africa, suggesting urgent need for improved management and health education.

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This review aims to estimate the prevalence of poor glycemic control and identify related risk factors in East Africa.
Synthesis of evidence from observational studies, cross-sectional surveys, and health databases.
Examination of sociodemographic, clinical, and behavioural indicators.
Identification of patterns and predictors of poor glycemic control.
Poor glycemic control observed in 60% to 85% of diabetes patients.
Assessment mainly used HbA1c and fasting blood glucose measures.
Older age and longer diabetes duration linked to poor control.

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Onohuean et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69fbe382164b5133a91a2c14 https://doi.org/10.1002/edm2.70233

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Review shows high prevalence of poor glycemic control in diabetes patients in East Africa, suggesting urgent need for improved management and health education.

Poor Glycemic Control in East Africa: Prevalence, Risk Factors and Public Health Implications in Diabetes Management

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Poor Glycemic Control in East Africa: Prevalence, Risk Factors and Public Health Implications in Diabetes Management

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