Sex and Age Differences in the Achievement of Control Targets in Saudi Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

Abstract

Background: Diabetes mellitus is a progressive chronic disease with a rapidly increasing prevalence and is associated with significantly high frequency of long-term complications. Despite the scientific evidence and the high degree of consensus reached by experts, clinicians, and planners, achieving control targets remains a challenge. Aim/Objective: To assess the sex and age differences in the achievement of control targets in patients with type 2 diabetes. Methods: This was a cross sectional study among type2 diabetes patient at