Diabetes-related Characteristics in Men with Diabetes for the Glucose Control Group and Noncontrol Group.
- Author:
Kyunghee KIM
1
;
Ji su KIM
;
Eunkyung LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Nursing, Chung-Ang University, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Diabetes mellitus;
Glycemic index;
Control;
Male
- MeSH:
Blood Glucose;
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.);
Cholesterol;
Depression;
Diabetes Mellitus;
Fasting;
Glucose;
Glycemic Index;
Humans;
Male;
Nutrition Surveys
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamental Nursing
2011;18(2):152-159
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: This study was done to identify factors related to glycemic control in men with diabetes. METHODS: Data from the Korean National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2007, 2008 collected by the Korean Center for Disease Control were analyzed using chi-square test and t-test. RESULTS: There was a difference in glycemic control according to the individual factor of economic status. Differences in glycemic control according to health related factors were as follows: fasting blood sugar, cholesterol, triglyceride, sleep duration, experience of depression and suicidal thoughts. CONCLUSION: The results of this study will contribute to improvements in management for men with diabetes through comprehensive identification of factors related to glycemic control.
