Riffi A, Devroey D, Van De Vijver E. A comparison between Moroccan and Belgian type-2 diabetic patients. Acta Clinica Belgica 2012;67(4)246-249.
Eerste auteur: Riffi A
Jaar: 2012
Type: Publicatie
Abstract:
The aim of this study was to compare diabetes parameters and complications among Moroccan and Belgian type 2 diabetic patients living in Belgium. In two general practices 62 Belgian and 95 Moroccan diabetic patients aged between 40 and 70 were included. The mean FPG was 31% higher in the Moroccan group (186 mg/dL) than in the Belgian group (142 mg/dl) (p<0.001). Compared with 7.6% in the Belgian group, mean Hba1c was also significantly higher in the Moroccan group (8.7%) (p<0.001). In the Moroccan group 43% showed at least one of the four major diabetic complications compared to 33% in the Belgian group (p=0.21). Among Moroccan patients retinopathy occurred in 15%, nephropathy in 32%, neuropathy in 21% and foot problems in 18%.