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They can be multifactorial, including micronutrient deficiencies and iron deficiencies. This study aimed to determine the prevalence and associated factors of anemia and iron deficiency anemia (IDA) among diabetic patients in Cameroon.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>An analytical cross\u2010sectional study was conducted over 4 months from August to November 2024. A total of 210 diabetic patients, attending the diabetology unit of the regional hospital in the West Region of Cameroon, were studied, with their age range between 20 and 70 years. Blood samples were taken for biological tests, including blood count, glycemia, glycated hemoglobin, ferritin, and serum, following standard assay protocols. The results obtained were analyzed using the R statistical tool version 4.1.1.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      The sex ratio was 0.89, and the mean age was 48.32\u2009\u00b1\u200918.19 years. A total of 48.6% of patients were overweight. The frequency of anemia was observed in 72 females (53%) and 63 males (46.7%), with a total frequency of 64.3%. A total of 8.57% were found to have IDA. Anemias were characterized by microcytosis [11.1% in anemic patients versus none in non\u2010anemic patients (\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009&lt;\u20090.001)], hypochromia [88.9% in anemic patients versus 72% in non\u2010anemic patients (\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009&lt;\u20090.001)], and greater regeneration in anemic patients versus non\u2010anemic patients (\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009&lt;\u20090.001). Macroplateletosis and high Hb1AC were identified as predictive factors for IDA in diabetes with (OR\u2009=\u20092.83, 95% CI\u2009=\u2009[1.17; 6.80];\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.021) and OR\u2009=\u20092.33, 95% CI\u2009=\u2009[0.14; 3.19],\n                      <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                      \u2009=\u20090.044, respectively.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study reports a significant frequency of anemia and IDA in diabetic patients; the latter is associated with worsening clinical manifestations. Routine screening for anemia and iron deficiency is recommended in diabetic patients to enable timely intervention and reduce related complications.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1002\/hsr2.71999","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,3,8]],"date-time":"2026-03-08T19:25:02Z","timestamp":1772997902000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":2,"title":["Prevalence and Determinants of Anemia and Iron Deficiency Anemia Among Patients With Diabetes Mellitus in Cameroon: An Analytical Cross\u2010Sectional Study"],"prefix":"10.1002","volume":"9","author":[{"given":"Leonard","family":"Tedong","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Unit of Basic Sciences, Medical Program, Higher Institute of Health Sciences, Universit\u00e9 des Montagnes Bangangt\u00e9 West\u2010Cameroon Cameroon"},{"name":"Biomedical Sciences, Medical and Health Sciences Program, Higher Institute of Health Sciences, Universit\u00e9 des Montagnes Bangangt\u00e9 West\u2010Cameroon Cameroon"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-2867-0538","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Romaric Tuono De","family":"Manfouo","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Unit of Basic Sciences, Medical Program, Higher Institute of Health Sciences, Universit\u00e9 des Montagnes Bangangt\u00e9 West\u2010Cameroon Cameroon"},{"name":"Biomedical Sciences, Medical and Health Sciences Program, Higher Institute of Health Sciences, Universit\u00e9 des Montagnes Bangangt\u00e9 West\u2010Cameroon Cameroon"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Melisa Mene","family":"Djeukamgang","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Biomedical Sciences, Medical and Health Sciences Program, Higher Institute of Health Sciences, Universit\u00e9 des Montagnes Bangangt\u00e9 West\u2010Cameroon Cameroon"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Marius Mbiandjeu","family":"Tchoumke","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Unit of Basic Sciences, Medical Program, Higher Institute of Health Sciences, Universit\u00e9 des Montagnes Bangangt\u00e9 West\u2010Cameroon Cameroon"},{"name":"Biomedical Sciences, Medical and Health Sciences Program, Higher Institute of Health Sciences, Universit\u00e9 des Montagnes Bangangt\u00e9 West\u2010Cameroon Cameroon"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Pascal Blaise Well A Well A","family":"Koul","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Unit of Basic Sciences, Medical Program, Higher Institute of Health Sciences, Universit\u00e9 des Montagnes Bangangt\u00e9 West\u2010Cameroon Cameroon"},{"name":"Biomedical Sciences, Medical and Health Sciences Program, Higher Institute of Health Sciences, Universit\u00e9 des Montagnes Bangangt\u00e9 West\u2010Cameroon Cameroon"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Ma\u00ef\u2010Pamela Tumchou","family":"Mekieje","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Unit of Basic Sciences, Medical Program, Higher Institute of Health Sciences, Universit\u00e9 des Montagnes Bangangt\u00e9 West\u2010Cameroon Cameroon"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Josu\u00e9 Louokdom","family":"Simo","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Pharmacy Program, Higher Institute of Health Sciences, Universit\u00e9 des Montagnes Bangangt\u00e9 West\u2010Cameroon Cameroon"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"given":"Pascal Dieudonne Chuisseu","family":"Djamen","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Unit of Basic Sciences, Medical Program, Higher Institute of Health Sciences, Universit\u00e9 des Montagnes Bangangt\u00e9 West\u2010Cameroon Cameroon"},{"name":"Biomedical Sciences, Medical and Health Sciences Program, Higher Institute of Health Sciences, Universit\u00e9 des Montagnes Bangangt\u00e9 West\u2010Cameroon Cameroon"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]}],"member":"311","published-online":{"date-parts":[[2026,3,8]]},"reference":[{"key":"e_1_2_12_2_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1016\/j.mcna.2016.09.003"},{"key":"e_1_2_12_3_1","doi-asserted-by":"publisher","DOI":"10.1016\/j.mcna.2016.09.004"},{"key":"e_1_2_12_4_1","first-page":"1","article-title":"Clinical Practice Guideline for Anemia in Chronic Kidney Disease","volume":"107","author":"KDIGO Anemia Work Group. 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