Optimal glycaemic and blood pressure but not lipid targets are related to a lower prevalence of diabetic microvascular complications.

Background: Diabetic microvascular complications are a major cause of morbidity and are related to glycaemic control and cardiovascular risk factors.

Aims: We sought to determine the association of microvascular complications in relation to control of glycemia, blood pressure and lipids in T2DM patients attending secondary care in Qatar.

Methods: This is a cross-sectional study undertaken in patients with T2DM attending Qatar's National Diabetes Centres.

Prevalence and management of diabetic neuropathy in secondary care in Qatar.

Aims: Diabetic neuropathy (DN) is a "Cinderella" complication, particularly in the Middle East. A high prevalence of undiagnosed DN and those at risk of diabetic foot ulceration (DFU) is a major concern. We have determined the prevalence of DN and its risk factors, DFU, and those at risk of DFU in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in secondary care in Qatar.

Prevalence and risk factors for painful diabetic neuropathy in secondary healthcare in Qatar.

Aims/introduction: Painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy (PDPN) has a significant impact on the patient's quality of life. The prevalence of PDPN in the Middle East and North Africa region has been reported to be almost double that of populations in the UK. We sought to determine the prevalence of PDPN and its associated factors in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients attending secondary care in Qatar.