Publications by authors named "Poon Wah Lim"
Malays Fam Physician
June 2023
Article Synopsis
- The study assessed how common lipohypertrophy is among insulin-injecting diabetes patients in selected Malaysian clinics, finding a prevalence of 39.6% among 506 participants.
- Factors linked to lipohypertrophy included more daily injections, longer needle lengths, frequent needle reuse, improper site rotation, extended insulin usage, higher insulin doses, and elevated HbA1c levels, with improper site rotation being the only independent risk factor from the analysis.
- The findings highlight the need for improved health education for diabetes patients about proper injection techniques to prevent lipohypertrophy and emphasize the role of healthcare professionals in raising awareness of this issue.
