Research
Adherence
A significant proportion of individuals with diagnosed hypertension or diabetes in this population have poorly controlled conditions, with less than half of those on medication achieving target blood glucose or blood pressure levels.
Being on medication for high blood pressure or diabetes does not guarantee your numbers are under control. If you are on medication, you need regular monitoring to ensure it is working, as a significant number of people do not reach target levels.
GoodQualifiesHIGH confidence
Fewer than half the participants on medication for diabetes or hypertension had well controlled diabetes (84 [41%] of 207 participants) or blood pressure (440 [37%] of 1183 participants).
Why this rating
Clear data on medication adherence and control rates.
Source
Prevalence of obesity, hypertension, and diabetes, and cascade of care in sub-Saharan Africa: a cross-sectional, population-based study in rural and urban Malawi
Alison Price et al. · The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology · 2018
cross_sectional · n=28891Cited 363×
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