J Korean Acad Fundam Nurs.
2011 May;18(2):152-159.
Diabetes-related Characteristics in Men with Diabetes for the Glucose Control Group and Noncontrol Group
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Nursing, Chung-Ang University, Korea.
- 2Department of Nursing, Hallym College, Korea. jskim@hsc.ac.kr
- 3Chung-Ang University Hospital, Korea.
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.
