Thực trạng kiến thức và thực hành phòng biến chứng hạ đường huyết ở người bệnh đái tháo đường type 2 tại Bệnh viện Nội tiết Trung ương

Describe the current status of knowledge and practice to prevent complications of hypoglycemia in patients with type 2 diabetes at the National Hospital of Endocrinology. Methods: Descriptive cross-sectional research design with convenient sampling method, Self-completed questionnaire to assess the status of knowledge and practice to prevent complications of hypoglycemia in patients with type 2 diabetes. Results: 60.3% of patients self-reported hypoglycemia, 39.4% of them identified the cause as insulin injection far from meals. Over 80% of patients have correct knowledge about the role of breakfast in preventing hypoglycemia, the importance of fiber. About 60% of patients answered correctly about the early warning signs of hypoglycemia, diet, and appropriate snacks. 81.4% of patients adhered to the regimen and time of drug use, 69.2% of patients knew how to manage when hypoglycemia occurs. Conclusion: About two-thirds of diabetics participating in the study were assessed to have correct knowledge and adherence to practices to prevent hypoglycaemic complications with correct response rates of 73.7% and 72.4%, respectively.