Factors associated with good glycemic control among tamil patients with type II diabetes mellitus: a case control study

Introduction: Although glycemic control is known to reduce the complications of Diabetes Mellitus (DM), it is an elusive goal for many patients with DM. The objective of this study was to determine the factors associated with good glycemic control of DM among Tamils patients in the Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka. Methodology: An unmatched case control study was conducted among 339 patients with DM. The case patients (n = 113) were who had fasting blood sugar less than or equal to 110 mg/dl and the controls (n = 226) were who had fasting blood sugar more than 110 mg/dl in at least 3 clinic during last 6 months vi…