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Table 3 The responses to the case scenario as preferred management options

From: Can we bridge the gap? Knowledge and practices related to Diabetes Mellitus among general practitioners in a developing country: A cross sectional study

Management option selected

Percentage of preferred responses

Strict diet control

90.4

Quit smoking

86.4

Regular exercise

81.6

Start on statins

77.6

Start on anti-hypertensives (ACE inhibitors/β blockers)

75.2

Start on Meformin

69.6

Weight reduction

66.9

Regular check for glycemic control

58.4

Start on aspirin

44.8

Examine eyes

21.6

Drug compliance

13.6

Examine foot

9.6