<p>Biochemical parameters of the study participants.</p>

Data was entered and analyzed. Bivariate logistic regression analysis and Pearson’s correlation test were performed.</p> <p>Results</p><p>The prevalence of poor glycemic control was 82.5%. Being female (AOR = 3.74, 95% CI: 1.1, 12.83), BMI > 25 (AOR = 7.1, 95% CI: 1.37, 36.7), duration of diabetes (>5 years) (AOR = 4.35, 95% CI: 1.1, 16.9), and antidiabetic medication (insulin alone) (AOR = 8.39, 95% CI: 1.3, 56.9) were significantly associated with poor glycemic control.

There was a significant positive correlation of HbA1c with the albumin creatinine ratio (r = 0.218, p-value = 0.002).</p> <p>Conclusions</p><p>This study concluded that majority of patients had poor glycemic control. Being female, being overweight, long duration of diabetes, and using insulin alone as antidiabetic medication were significantly associated with poor glycemic control. HbA1c also showed a significant correlation with the albumin creatinine ratio.

These findings underscore the need for effective educational and therapeutic approaches by the healthcare professionals, with particular emphasis on controlling body weight and proper adherence with antidiabetic medications in diabetic patients<b>.</b></p></div>