The study, according to information from the Ministry of Health's press service, covered 1,996 patients suffering from arterial hypertension and 1,101 individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Their outpatient records were also analyzed.
The results of the study revealed significant issues with treatment adherence: only 38% of patients with hypertension and just 43% of type 2 diabetics regularly take their prescribed medications.
Many of them miss doctor visits, undergo fewer tests, and sometimes adjust their treatment on their own.
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Among type 2 diabetics, 76% know their blood sugar levels, but only 23% have an understanding of glycated hemoglobin, which is an important indicator of disease control. In 79% of them, the glycated hemoglobin level is elevated, indicating insufficient control of the therapeutic process. At the same time, among patients with arterial hypertension, 77% regularly measure their blood pressure; however, 44% still have high readings. More than 90% are unaware of their cholesterol levels—a key indicator of cardiovascular disease risk.
It should be noted that the National Center for Cardiology and Therapy has developed a program aimed at the prevention and control of arterial hypertension in Kyrgyzstan for the years 2026-2030. The main goal of this initiative is to create an accessible and effective system for the early detection and management of hypertension.
