High frequency of hypoglycaemia in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus attending a tertiary diabetes clinic in Durban, South Africa.

Aim: The study aimed to assess the prevalence of hypoglycaemia in subjects with type 1 diabetes (T1D) attending a public health tertiary diabetes clinic in Durban, South Africa.

Methods: Patients with T1D were enrolled at the time of clinic attendance. Data on hypoglycaemia over the previous 12 weeks were obtained from glucose meter downloads as well as diary records.