Sarwat Saif | Author | SciTechnol | Endocrinology & Diabetes Res

Sarwat Saif Author

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Subjects of specialization
Type 1 diabetes mellitus

Affiliation
Department of Endocrinology & Metabolism, Services Institute of Medical Sciences, Services Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan

Biography

Ramadan is the ninth Islamic lunar month. Muslims fast during this holy month. In Islam, fasting is one of five pillars. Approximately 382 million people worldwide have diabetes with a prevalence of 8.3%. The worldwide Muslim population is 1.5 billion and around 50 million people suffering from diabetes mellitus observe fasting during Ramadan. During Ramadan Muslim refrain from eating, drinking and taking oral medication from dawn to dusk

Publications

Research Article Open Access

Insulin Usage Errors and Effectiveness of Health-care Providers' Intervention Regarding Self-Insulin Administration among Diabetic Patients Presenting in Services Hospital, Lahore

Author(s):

Umair Ashfaq, Sarwat Saif, Amjad Ali Raza, Sohaib Haider Zaidi, Usman Musharraf and Adnan Hashim

Correct technique of insulin administration is critical for optimal glycemic control in diabetic patients. It is proposed that appropriate type, dose and technique have a crucial role in the
successful use of insulin. No study has been conducted in Pakistan, to access insulin usage errors. The aim of this study is to determine insulin usage errors and the effectiveness of
health-care providers' intervention regarding self-insulin administration among diabetic patients. This prospective study was conducted at Services Hospital Lahore. Systematic Nonprobability consecutive sampling technique was used. A total of 140 patients were selected. Adult diabetic patients using insulin presenting in OPD of Services Hospital Lahore, were included in this study. Patients dependent ... view more»

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