Risk of anaemia in Type 2 diabetes patients in the absence of renal impairment

Ganesha Pandian M; Geetha H; Sundhararajan A

Volume : VII, Issue : III, March - 2017

Risk of anaemia in Type 2 diabetes patients in the absence of renal impairment

Ganesha Pandian M, Geetha H, Sundhararajan A

Abstract :

Introduction: Anaemia is one of the world’s most common preventable conditions, yet it is often overlooked. Aim: To determine the incidence of anaemia in type 2 diabetes patients with normal renal function and assess the association of other factors related to diabetes with the risk of anaemia. Methods: The study group comprised 600 patients with type–2 diabetes. Patients were divided into groups according to glycemic control, gender and age. Results: 40% of the patients had anaemia. The odds of developing anaemia was higher in patients with poorly controlled diabetes (HbA1c > 7.5%) compared to those with controlled diabetes (≤7.5%) and in patients of age ≥ 60 years compared to those of age < 60 years (p < 0.05). The odds of anaemia was similar in males and females (p = 0.26). Conclusion: This study indicated that poor glycemic control and old age are associated with the incidence of anaemia. Our findings suggest that treatment criteria for diabetes should include routine haematological tests.