Journal of
Diabetes and Endocrinology

  • Abbreviation: J. Diabetes Endocrinol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2685
  • DOI: 10.5897/JDE
  • Start Year: 2010
  • Published Articles: 69

Full Length Research Paper

The utilization of HbA1c test in the screening and diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus: An outpatient clinics survey in Botswana

Bernard Omech*
  • Bernard Omech*
  • Department of Internal Medicine, University of Botswana, Private Bag UB 00713, Gaborone, Botswana.
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Jose-Gaby Tshikuka
  • Jose-Gaby Tshikuka
  • Department of Public Health and Family Medicine, University of Botswana, Private Bag UB 00713, Gaborone, Botswana.
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Kennedy Amone-P’Olak
  • Kennedy Amone-P’Olak
  • Department of Psychology, University of Botswana, Private Bag UB 00713, Gaborone, Botswana.
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Julius Mwita
  • Julius Mwita
  • Department of Internal Medicine, University of Botswana, Private Bag UB 00713, Gaborone, Botswana.
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Billy Tsima
  • Billy Tsima
  • Department of Public Health and Family Medicine, University of Botswana, Private Bag UB 00713, Gaborone, Botswana.
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Oathokwa Nkomazana
  • Oathokwa Nkomazana
  • Department of Ophthalmology, University of Botswana, Private Bag UB 00713, Gaborone, Botswana.
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  •  Received: 23 November 2016
  •  Accepted: 05 January 2017
  •  Published: 31 January 2017

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