Predominant Complications of Type 2 Diabetes in Kumasi: A 4-Year Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study at a Teaching Hospital in Ghana
<i>Background and objectives</i>: Diabetes mellitus type 2 (T2DM) has been associated with several microvascular and macrovascular complications. However, studies regarding the predominant complications of T2DM in Ghana have not been conducted. This study evaluated the prevalence and pre...
Main Authors: | Max Efui Annani-Akollor, Otchere Addai-Mensah, Linda Ahenkorah Fondjo, Lorraine Sallah, Eddie-Williams Owiredu, Emmanuel Acheampong, Solomon Akamugri |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2019-05-01
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Series: | Medicina |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1010-660X/55/5/125 |
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