Risk factors assessment for Type-II Diabetes Mellitus

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.