Lipohypertrophy in Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes: Prevalence and Risk Factors
Open Access
- 1 June 2018
- journal article
- Published by Maad Rayan Publishing Company in Journal of Caring Sciences
- Vol. 7 (2), 67-74
- https://doi.org/10.15171/jcs.2018.011
Abstract
Introduction: As well as its negative effect on the subcutaneous tissues, lipohypertrophy has negative effects on clinical data. The purpose of this study was to examine the frequency of lipohypertrophy, risk factors and perceived barriers preventing rotation in individuals with type 2 diabetes.Keywords
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