Table 2: Awareness of the effect of diabetes on the systems of the body.

 

Yes

No

I don’t know

Effect of DM on the eyes

186 (90.3%)

10 (4.9%)

10 (4.9%)

Effect of DM on the heart

160 (77.7%)

15 (7.3%)

31 (15%)

Effect of DM on the kidneys

170 (82.5%)

14 (6.8%)

22 (10.7%)

Effect of DM on the nerves

175 (85%)

10 (4.9%)

21 (10.2%)

Effect of DM on the foot

187 (90.8%)

9 (4.4%)

10 (4.9%)

DM increases thirst

180 (87.4%)

13 (6.3%)

13 (6.3%)

DM increases urination frequency

180 (87.4%)

11 (5.3%)

15 (7.3%)