Factors Associated with glycemic control in type 2 diabetic patients at Klinik Kesihatan Jalan Masjid, Kuching, Sarawak

GOOd glycaemic control reduces the risk of diabetic complications. Despite this, achieving good glycaemic control remains a challenge in diabetic patients. The objective of this study is to identify the factors associated with glycaemic control among DM Type 2 patients at KK lalan Masjid, Kuching, Sarawak. A clinic-based cross-sectional study was conducted on systematically sampled 303 DM Type 2 patients on a regular follow up. Data was collected using selfadministered questionnaire and reviewing respective medical recor Data collection took place from 25 Mac 2013 till 6 May 2013. Optimal glycaemic control was defined HbA1c < 6.5%. Patients had a mean age of 54.0 (±9.2) years, 62% were females, the mean duration of since diagnosis was 7.3 (±5.3) years, 29.7% achieved optimal glycaemic control (HbA1c <6,5%), 74.7% were on oral anti diabetic agent (OAA) alone. Mean BMI for the patient was 27.3 (±4.3) kg/m2 . About 60.9 % of study participants had both Hypertension and Hyperlipidaemia. Chisquare test revealed, Employment status/working hours and Type of diabetic treatment had significant association with glycaemic control. Working 8 hours or more/day had significantly high mean HbAlc, 8.1% (±1.7%), compare to working 8 hour or less/day and unemployed group (P