Volume : V, Issue : II, February - 2015

A Study of Prevalence of Diabetes at an Outpatient Clinic in Chennai City

Dr. R. Shanker. Md, Dr. Hemalatha Shanker. Mbbs, D. Cos

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Background : Diabetes is growing health problem around the world. Its prevalence has reached epidemic proportions. Objective : To assess prevalence of diabetes at a private clinic in urban areas of Chennai city. Methods : Patients attending a private clinic in Chennai were enrolled. Prevalence of diabetes was assessed by using fasting and postprandial blood sugar levels. Data was analyzed for prevalence of diabetes. Comparison between the two genders was also done for further analysis. Results : Around 395 patients were enrolled in the study. However, blood glucose data was available for 373 patients. 87 patients out of the enrolled patients suffered from diabetes. The prevalence was found to be around 23 percent. Prevalence in males was higher as compared to females but the difference was not statistically significant. Other parameter was found to be normal. Conclusion : Prevalence of diabetes in our study was higher in our study as compared to previous studies. Various health measures need to be implemented to control the epidemic increase in diabetes.

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Dr.R.Shanker.,Dr.Hemalatha Shanker A Study of Prevalence of Diabetes at an Outpatient Clinic in Chennai City Indian Journal of Applied Research, Vol.5, Issue : 2 February 2015

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