Factors Influencing Glycemic Control Among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients in 60th Anniversary for Queen Sirikit Health Center Khlong Ma Song Sai Noi District, Nonthaburi

Abstract

     This study is aimed to explore factors influencing glycemic control among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in 60th Anniversary for Queen Sirikit Health Center Khlong Ma Song Amphoe Sai Noi, Nonthaburi. This was a cross-sectional study. The population were the patients who were diagnosed as type 2 diabetes mellitus. The samples were 106 patients. The questionnaire was developed by the researcher. The content validity was proved by 3 experts. Reliability was tested and Cronbach’s alpha coefficient result was 0.718. Software program was used for data analysis. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Chi-square test, Independent t-test, and multiple linear regression
     The study found that the average family income per month was differences between groups with HbA1c levels higher than or equal to 6.5% and groups below 6.5% with statistically significant levels at 0.05 (p=0.027 and p<0.001, respectively). Knowledge factors, attitude factors, and supporting factors were no statistical difference between the two groups (p=0.149, p=0.303 and p=0.949 respectively). Knowledge factors was associated with blood glucose control at a significant level of 0.05 (p=0.048) with a standard regression coefficient (β) equal to 0.232, while attitude factors, and supporting factors were not statistically related.
     Therefore, we should promote knowledge about diabetes more in patients and family members together in both new and old patients for controlling blood sugar levels in patients and for family members to understand about the disease and what the patient must perform.