Publications by authors named "Peter I Masikini"
Article Synopsis
- Hyperuricemia, a condition marked by high uric acid levels, is linked to worsening diabetes outcomes and was studied in patients with type 2 DM in Mwanza, Tanzania to determine its prevalence and related factors.
- The study included 360 participants (59.7% female) with an average age of 61 years and found a 44.4% prevalence of hyperuricemia, with many patients also experiencing poor diabetes control and other comorbidities like hypertension and obesity.
- Key factors associated with hyperuricemia included being female, having a high body mass index, and chronic kidney disease, emphasizing the need for regular screening in this population to improve health outcomes.