Prevalence Of Diabetes Among Patients Attending Kampala International University Teaching Hospital

Abstract Background: In Uganda, the number of diabetics has been increasing over the years since it attained independence. What is already known on this topic is that, Diabetes mellitus is a growing public health problem, from 30 million people affected 10 years ago to over 130 million now (Amos, 2007), and an estimated 300 million by 2025 (WHO, 2010). Study Objective: To determine the prevalence of diabetes mellitus among patients seen in medical ward at Kampala International University Teaching Hospital. Methodology: The study design used was retrospective type. Results: The prevalence among…