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@article{192269,
        author = {Mrs. Deepa Tom and Navami V R and Nimitha K G and Noel Paul and Preethy Thomas and Riya Geo and Saniya and Vaishnavi V R},
        title = {Knowledge regarding complication of diabetes mellitus among type 2 diabetic patients},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {9},
        pages = {1544-1549},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=192269},
        abstract = {Diabetes mellitus (DM) appears to be a global epidemic and most common metabolic disorder affecting populations all over the world. Many people with diabetes do not achieve optimal glycemic control, leading to increased risk of developing various complications.  The study aimed to assess the knowledge regarding complications of diabetes mellitus among Type 2 diabetic patients in a selected hospital, Thrissur with a view to prepare an information booklet. The objectives of the study were to assess the knowledge regarding complications of diabetes among patients with Type 2 diabetes mellitus, to find out the association between levels of knowledge regarding complications with selected socio-demographic variables and prepare information booklet on complications of diabetes mellitus and its prevention. Descriptive design was adopted for the study. The study was conducted on 60 type 2 diabetic patients, who were selected by purposive sampling. The knowledge was assessed by using a structured knowledge questionnaire regarding complications of diabetes mellitus. The study result showed that 20% have inadequate knowledge, 73.3% have moderate knowledge and 60.7% have adequate knowledge regarding complications of diabetes mellitus. The analysis showed that there was significant association between knowledge of Type 2 diabetic patients with selected demographic variables such as occupation.},
        keywords = {Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus; Knowledge; complications;},
        month = {February},
        }