DIABETES MANAGEMENT IN MOROCCO: EXPLORING KNOWLEDGE LEVELS IN A NEIGHBORHOOD CONTEXT DIABETES COMPLICATIONS AND ITS INFLUENCING FACTORS

Objective:This study aimed to identify factors influencing diabetes progression and evaluate patients knowledge of their condition in a community pharmacy in Temara, Morocco.

Materials and Methods:A cross-sectional study was conducted from February 2021 to May 2022. Data were collected using structured forms with questions on nine diabetes knowledge criteria. Logistic regression was used to identify factors associated with complications.

Conclusion:Therapeutic education tailored to patients socio-cultural contexts is essential for better diabetes management. Future research should include larger, more diverse samples.