Abstract: Background: Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) are a leading cause of mortality globally and in 2012 were responsible for 68% of deaths worldwide. Hypertension (HTN) and Diabetes Mellitus (DM) are two common non-communicable diseases (NCDs) that are closely linked. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and risk factors of undiagnosed diabetic states that is abnormal glucose regulation(AGR) and factors associated with it among hypertensive patients in St. Orsola Hospital, Kenya. Methodology: Across-sectional study was conducted from June to August 2022 with 384 hypertensive patients attending the out-patient medical clinic.......
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