Self-reported frequency, severity of, and awareness of hypoglycemia in type 2 diabetes patients in Turkey
PEERJ, vol.4, 2016 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 4
- Publication Date: 2016
- Doi Number: 10.7717/peerj.2700
- Journal Name: PEERJ
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Keywords: Awareness of hypoglycemia, Severity of hypoglycemia, Type 2 diabetes, Turkey
- Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
- Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Objectives. Hypoglycemia is a common side effect of insulin therapy in type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Limited data exist on the frequency of hypoglycemic events in type 2 diabetic patients in Turkey. Our study investigated self-reported hypoglycemic events and awareness of hypoglycemia in Turkish patients with type 2 diabetes.