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Lifestyle Factors Associated With Glycemic Control among Type 2 Diabetic Patients at Kapkatet Subcounty Hospital, Southrift, Kenya

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  • Thomas Ong'ondo Ng'ambwa

    (Nursing Student- NUR/K/0022/2021, University of Kabianga)

  • Willian Langat

    (Medical Surgical Nurse Practitioner-1st Supervisor, University of Kabianga)

  • John Kennedy Moturi

    (Medical Surgical Nurse -2nd Supervisor, Kibabi University)

Abstract

Glycemic control remains a major challenge in the management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM), especially in resource-constrained settings such as sub-Saharan Africa. This study investigated the lifestyle factors associated with glycemic control among patients with T2DM attending the diabetic clinic at Kapkatet Sub-County Hospital in Kericho County, Kenya. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample of 300 participants selected through systematic sampling. Data were collected using structured interviewer-administered questionnaires and the most recent HbA1c results from patient records. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 26. The results showed that only 38.8% of the participants achieved good glycemic control (HbA1c ≤7%). Significant associations were observed between glycemic control and physical activity, dietary adherence, and medication adherence (p

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  • Thomas Ong'ondo Ng'ambwa & Willian Langat & John Kennedy Moturi, 2025. "Lifestyle Factors Associated With Glycemic Control among Type 2 Diabetic Patients at Kapkatet Subcounty Hospital, Southrift, Kenya," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS), vol. 10(4), pages 888-893, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjf:journl:v:10:y:2025:i:4:p:888-893
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