Prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients with Anemia in a Bangladeshi Population- A Case Control Study
Journal Title: International Journal of Health Sciences and Research - Year 2017, Vol 7, Issue 3
Abstract
Introduction: Anemia is a common finding in diabetes. Number of factors contributes to an increased prevalence of anemia in diabetes. To determine the prevalence of anemia in the patients with diabetes mellitus. Methods: The present study was conducted at the US Bangla Hospital, Narayangong, Bangladesh. The subjects for the study included adult patients with age more than 30 years and having type 2diabetes mellitus, attending the outdoor patient department (OPD) or admitted in ward as indoor patient department (IPD) of this Hospital. Blood specimens were collected and processed for determination of blood glucose, serum creatinine, and hemoglobin, HbA1C. Results: Anemia was present in 18% patients of diabetes. The prevalence of anemia was almost similar between women (18.60%) and men (17.54%). 74% of anaemic patients had a serum creatinine <1.20 mg/dl and 72% of anaemic patients had a calculated creatinine clearance of >60 ml/min. Conclusion: Every fifth individual in a population of diabetes mellitus could be anemic. Identifying and treating anemia would make a great impact in managing various complications of diabetes mellitus.
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Debashish Paul
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