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The problems on chronic complications for the people with diabetes have been tending to increase in number around the world and in Thailand, leading to the burdens for the cares and the treatments of those with such complications. This, therefore, would yield much effect on the patients, their families and the nation at large. As a consequence, this descriptive correlational research aimed at investigating the prevalence of the complications for both small and large arteries as well as determining the factors influencing the mentioned complications for 350 patients with type 2 diabetes, who received the services at the Out Patient Department (OPD) of diabetes clinics in Thailand’s eastern region comprising those in the following
Hospitals: Rayong, Chonburi, Buddhasodhorn, Som Dej Phra Yupparaj at Sra Kaew, Bang Lamung, Ban Bueng, Khao Saming, Bor Rai, Sroi Dao, Khao Kitchakood, and Plaeng Yao. Instruments used for this research were as follows: the Monofilament 10 gram for evaluating the sensory protection of foot, Ankle brachial index, records of the patients’ eyes inspections, records of the patients’ general and illness data, diabetes knowledge assessment forms, self-efficacy perception assessment forms for diabetes patients, questionnaires on multi-dimensional social support perception, questionnaires on foot-care behaviors, and questionnaires on diabetes patients’ self-management. Statistics used for analyzing the research data were: percentage, average scores, standard deviation, and, Binary Logistic Regression Unavailable and Multivariable, at the reliability value of 95% CI.
The findings revealed that there were 236 cases having the complications for small arteries, calculated as 67.43% (95%CI: 62.49% to 72.36%), whereas, there were 168 cases having the complications for large arteries, calculated as 48.00% (95%CI:42.74% to 53.26%).
In regard to the complications for small arteries of the diabetes patients, it was found from the data analyses by using Binary Logistic Regression Univariable that there were relationships between the following variables: age, duration of diabetes, accumulated sugar level, lipid cholesteros level, triglycerides level, blood pressure, body mass index, and the complications as such, with statistical significance (p<. 050. and, with the same regard, it was found from the data analyses by using
Binary Logistic Regression Multivariable that there were relationships between the following variables: age, duration of diabetes, HbA1C, triglycerides level, blood pressure, and the complications as such with statistical significance (p<.05).
In regard to the complications for large arteries of the diabetes patients, it was found from the data analyses by using Binary Logistic Regression Univariable that there were relationships between the following variables: age, gender, duration of diabetes, cigarette smoking, Glomerular filtration rate, HbA1C, triglycerides level, HDL level, body mass index, and the complications as such, with statistical significance (p<.05), and with the same regard, it was found from the data analyses by using Binary Logistic Regression Multivariable that there were relationships between the following variables: age, duration of diabetes, Glomerular filtration rate, triglycerides level, body mass index, and the complications as such with statistical significance (p<.05).
From the findings, it appears that physiological and health factors had an impact on the chronic complications for both small and large arteries of the patients with the type 2 diabetes. As a results, this research would support the national health assurance policy so that there should be a continuing audit or evaluation inspection for the complications of the diabetes patients such as checking the eyes, kidneys, blood vessels feeding a foot, and nerve-feeling system of a foot. Medical screening
For the complications should be, hence, highly prioritized by a tram of health personnel, especially for those having diabetes for more than five years, the elderly, and the obese. It is also recommended to provide a term of medical personnel for rigorous cares of people with diabetes in order to delay the complications of the arteries |
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