ASSESSMENT OF KNOWLEDGE TO DIABETIC PATIENTS ON COMPLICATIONS OF DIABETES MELLITUS AMONG PATIENTS ATTENDING KIBUYE REFERRAL HOSPITAL

Abstract

Introduction The complications of diabetes mellitus is the major health problem among diabetic populations and it is a significant burden of care on the individual, health care professionals and the wider health system. Individuals with diabetes are 2-4 times more likely to develop cardiovascular disease relative to the general population and have a 2-5fold greater risk of dying from these conditions.