[HTML][HTML] Gaps in the type 2 diabetes care cascade: a national perspective using South Africa's National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) database
Abstract Background Research out of South Africa estimates the total unmet need for care
for those with type 2 diabetes mellitus (diabetes) at 80%. We evaluated the care cascade …
for those with type 2 diabetes mellitus (diabetes) at 80%. We evaluated the care cascade …
[HTML][HTML] Diabetes care in South Africa: A tale of two sectors
S Landau, W May - SAMJ: South African Medical Journal, 2013 - scielo.org.za
EDITORIAL type 1 patients was sourced mainly from the state sector, and they were not
provided with the means to perform any self-monitoring of blood glucose. We therefore know …
provided with the means to perform any self-monitoring of blood glucose. We therefore know …
[HTML][HTML] Prevalence and unmet need for diabetes care across the care continuum in a national sample of South African adults: Evidence from the SANHANES-1, 2011 …
South Africa faces an epidemic of chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs), yet national
surveillance is limited due to the lack of recent data. We used data from the first …
surveillance is limited due to the lack of recent data. We used data from the first …
Pathways to care for patients with type 2 diabetes and HIV/AIDS comorbidities in Soweto, South Africa: an ethnographic study
ABSTRACT Background: South Africa is experiencing colliding epidemics of HIV/AIDS and
noncommunicable diseases. In response, the National Department of Health has …
noncommunicable diseases. In response, the National Department of Health has …
Strengthening health systems for chronic care: leveraging HIV programs to support diabetes services in Ethiopia and Swaziland
M Rabkin, Z Melaku, K Bruce, A Reja… - Journal of tropical …, 2012 - Wiley Online Library
The scale‐up of HIV services in sub‐Saharan Africa has catalyzed the development of
highly effective chronic care systems. The strategies, systems, and tools developed to …
highly effective chronic care systems. The strategies, systems, and tools developed to …
Diabetes in sub-Saharan Africa–from policy to practice to progress: targeting the existing gaps for future care for diabetes
SD Pastakia, CR Pekny, SM Manyara… - … syndrome and obesity …, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
The global prevalence and impact of diabetes has increased dramatically, particularly in sub-
Saharan Africa. This region faces unique challenges in combating the disease including …
Saharan Africa. This region faces unique challenges in combating the disease including …
Readiness of Sub‐Saharan Africa Healthcare Systems for the New Pandemic, Diabetes: A Systematic Review
B Nuche-Berenguer, LE Kupfer - Journal of diabetes research, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Background. Effective health systems are needed to care for the coming surge of diabetics in
sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA). Objective. We conducted a systematic review of literature to …
sub‐Saharan Africa (SSA). Objective. We conducted a systematic review of literature to …
[HTML][HTML] Review of ongoing activities and challenges to improve the care of patients with type 2 diabetes across Africa and the implications for the future
Background There has been an appreciable increase in the number of people in Africa with
metabolic syndrome and Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) in recent years as a result of a number of …
metabolic syndrome and Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) in recent years as a result of a number of …
Ongoing and planned activities to improve the management of patients with Type 1 diabetes across Africa; implications for the future
Background Currently about 19 million people in Africa are known to be living with diabetes,
mainly Type 2 diabetes (T2DM)(95%), estimated to grow to 47 million people by 2045 …
mainly Type 2 diabetes (T2DM)(95%), estimated to grow to 47 million people by 2045 …
[HTML][HTML] Preparedness of Tanzanian health facilities for outpatient primary care of hypertension and diabetes: a cross-sectional survey
R Peck, J Mghamba, F Vanobberghen… - The lancet global …, 2014 - thelancet.com
Background Historically, health facilities in sub-Saharan Africa have mainly managed acute,
infectious diseases. Few data exist for the preparedness of African health facilities to handle …
infectious diseases. Few data exist for the preparedness of African health facilities to handle …