Prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus (DM) and Prescribed Hygiene and Dietary Measures among Hospitalized Patients in Kisangani, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Introduction: The prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) continues to increase worldwide. In Kisangani, cases of DM are continuously recorded in healthcare facilities. This study was aimed at determining the prevalence of DM and de- scribing the hygiene and dietary measures recommended for patients admit- ted to selected Kisangani hospitals from 2018 to 2021. Methods: This facility- based descriptive and cross-sectional study was conducted in Kisangani, Tshopo province, Democratic Republic of...