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Occupation is a significant independent predictor of hypocalcemia among diabetic patients in Jinja, Uganda

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  • Abdirahman Ibrahim Said
  • Mustafe Hussein
  • Stephen Charles Olet
  • Abshir Mohamoud Hersi
  • Amatarahman Ibrahim Said
  • Said Ibrahim Said

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Background: Electrolyte disturbances are common among patients with diabetes mellitus and contribute significantly to morbidity. Hypocalcemia, an often-overlooked abnormality, may be influenced by both medical and lifestyle factors, particularly in resource-limited settings. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of hypocalcemia and identify its associated determinants among diabetic patients attending Jinja Regional Referral Hospital in Uganda. Methods: A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted among 374 adult diabetic patients at the medical outpatient clinic of Jinja Regional Referral Hospital. Participants were consecutively enrolled, and data were collected using structured questionnaires and laboratory investigations. Serum calcium levels were measured, with hypocalcemia defined as

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  • Abdirahman Ibrahim Said & Mustafe Hussein & Stephen Charles Olet & Abshir Mohamoud Hersi & Amatarahman Ibrahim Said & Said Ibrahim Said, 2026. "Occupation is a significant independent predictor of hypocalcemia among diabetic patients in Jinja, Uganda," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 21(8), pages 1-13, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0347799
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0347799
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