Key result
Age 61+ linked to ~455% higher odds of hypertension in patients with Type 2 diabetes.
Why the study?
Hypertension commonly complicates T2DM and contributes to morbidity and mortality, but its prevalence and associated factors needed assessment in Northern Uganda.
Population
340 participants with confirmed T2DM at Lira Regional Referral Hospital in Northern Uganda
Design
Hospital-based cross-sectional study
Authors
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Supports integrated screening in T2DM care; extends regional data but remains hypothesis-generating.
Cross-Sectional (n=340)
No
Odds Ratio: 5.55 (95% CI 1.34–23.1)
p-value: p=0.018
Two-thirds of patients with Type 2 diabetes in a Northern Ugandan tertiary hospital have comorbid hypertension, highlighting the need for integrated care and routine screening.
Ezama et al. (2026) conducted a cross-sectional in Type 2 diabetes mellitus (n=340). Age 61+ years vs. Age <61 years was evaluated on Hypertension (aOR 5.55, 95% CI 1.34-23.1, p=0.018). Overall, 67.1% of patients with Type 2 diabetes had hypertension, with age 61+ years significantly associated with higher odds of the condition (aOR 5.55; 95% CI 1.34-23.1; p=0.018).
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