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Table 3 Summary results of different types of self–care practices with diabetes

From: Ocular knowledge and practice among type 2 diabetic patients in a tertiary care hospital in Bangladesh

Practice related variables

Percentage (%)

Monitor blood glucose

 Daily

10 (8)

 Weekly

18 (15)

 Monthly

45 (37)

 Never

49 (40)

Blood pressure monitor

 Daily

12 (10)

 Weekly

4 (3)

 Monthly

49 (40)

 Never

57 (47)

Adherence to medication

 Regular

53 (43)

 Irregular

69 (57)

Visiting an eye specialist

 

 Every 6–12 months

13 (11)

 Every year

45 (37)

 Felt problem with vision

64 (52)

  1. Results are expressed as number (%)