Glycemic Control and Self-Care Practice among Ambulatory Diabetic Patients in Ambo General Hospital, West Showa, Ethiopia

Gobezie Temesgen Tegegne; Belayneh Kefale Gelaw; Amsalu Degu Defersha; b pharm2006; jimmapharm

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Gobezie Temesgen Tegegne
Belayneh Kefale Gelaw
Amsalu Degu Defersha
b pharm2006
jimmapharm

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diabetes, self-care, fasting blood sugar, glycemic control, ambo general hospital

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Glycemic Control and Self-Care Practice among Ambulatory Diabetic Patients in Ambo General Hospital, West Showa, Ethiopia. (2014). Global Journal of Medical Research, 14(56), 27-36. https://medicalresearchjournal.org/index.php/GJMR/article/view/

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Belayneh Kefale Gelaw

Belayneh Kefale holds a B.Pharm from Wollo University and an MSc from Addis Ababa University. Currently, he is pursuing his PhD at the University of Tasmania, focusing on optimizing anticoagulant therapy in hospitalized patients, particularly those with atrial fibrillation. With extensive experience in clinical pharmacy research, he has served as a clinical preceptor and lecturer at leading higher education institutions in Ethiopia. His research spans a wide range of areas, including therapeutic drug optimization and monitoring, pharmaceutical care, medication safety, and the therapeutic outcomes of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). He is also deeply engaged in addressing challenges related to antimicrobial resistance, infectious diseases, and pharmacoeconomics. Belayneh is passionate about bridging the gap between clinical research and real-world patient care, contributing to evidence-based pharmaceutical practices. His work has led to significant insights into optimizing drug therapy, enhancing patient safety, and improving healthcare outcomes. He has authored over 50 research articles and has made substantial contributions to advancing clinical pharmacy and healthcare policy.

b pharm2006

Belayneh Kefale Gelaw is affiliated with Ambo University, College of Medicine and Health Science, Department of Pharmacy, located in Ambo, Ethiopia. He holds a B.pharm qualification and has authored multiple research papers focused on medical research, treatments, HIV/AIDS research, infectious diseases, and surgery. He has served as a reviewer and author for medical journals.

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