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%) |