Characteristics of Patients in Inclusion (n = 303)

Average age

61.63 years

Age ≥ 60 years

49.1%

Women

249 (82.18%)

Sex ratio (M:F)

0.22

Urban patients

93%

Housewives

39%

The age group [60 - 69] years

110 (36.3%)

Average age of diabetes

10.3 year

Treatment OAD

(212) 70%

Glycosylated hemoglobin > 7%

144 (44%)

Hypertension severe

14.8%

Combination therapy

43%