FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH POOR GLYCEMIC CONTROL AMONG WOMEN WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES ATTENDING OUTPATIENT CLINICS IN JORDAN

Abstract

Diabetes has an additional effect on women. This study aimed to identify the risk factors associated with

poor glycemic control among type 2 Jordanian diabetic women. A cross-sectional study was conducted on

women with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Sociodemographic data and the disease history were

collected. Bodyweight, height, waist and hip circumference were measured; body mass index (BMI);

waist to hip ratio and waist to height ratio were calculated. Eating patterns was evaluated using food

frequency questionnaire. Glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) and serum lipid levels were evaluated.

Women's mean age was 56 years. Thirty percent of the subjects were at reproductive age. Fourteen

percent of women had a history of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). The magnitude of poor glycemic

control was 83.8%. The duration of diabetes (OR = 8.5, 95% CI 1.24-58.3) and not having a history of

GDM (OR = 0.151, 95% CI 0.024-0.96) were associated with poor glycemic control. Therefore, a need to

empower patients with knowledge and resources to enhance their participation in diabetes self-care.