Risk factors assessment for Type-II Diabetes Mellitus

Authors

  • M. Adak Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, 7thApril University, Zawia, Libya and National Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Birgunj, Nepal Author
  • S. Nazri Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, 7thApril University, Zawia, Libya and National Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Birgunj, Nepal Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.59779/jiomnepal.360

Keywords:

Type-II diabetes mellitus, blood sugar level, hypertension, dyslipidemia

Abstract

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic abnormality often deliberating with sever complications of retinopathy, nephropathy and microangiopathy1 , which is one of the most common endocrine disorders in all populations and all age groups.

Materials and Methods: This is a retrospective study. A total of 1118 adult subjects were enrolled in the OPD in NMCTH. The case records of the patients of both genders aged range from 20-70 years. A definitive diagnosis was made based on clinical features, fasting blood sugar, post- Prandial blood sugar and lipid profiles estimation.

Results: Out of total patients, 142 were male and 71 were female Type –II diabetes patients. Male diabetes was maximum in 41-50 years age groups. Associated risk factors and co-morbid conditions were analyzed. Factors like physical activity, socio-economical status, family history, obesity have shown statistically significant association with diabetes mellitus. About 42 % have systolic BP> 140 mm of Hg and 47 % have diastolic BP> 80 mm of Hg.

Conclusion: This study showed a trend of diabetes with age in both sexes, reaching the highest in the age 41-50 years. Based on our study, we may concluded that these factors need to be addressed in prevention and control strategies in this area.

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Published

2008-12-31

How to Cite

Risk factors assessment for Type-II Diabetes Mellitus. (2008). Journal of Institute of Medicine Nepal, 30(3), 23-30. https://doi.org/10.59779/jiomnepal.360

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