THE PREVALENCE OF THE LONG TERM COMPLICATIONS OF TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS AT THE TIME OF DIAGNOSIS

Dr L. Muralidhar; Dr. Suresh Kumar Reddy Yenna; Dr. Peshimam Abdul Samad

Volume : VIII, Issue : X, October - 2018

THE PREVALENCE OF THE LONG TERM COMPLICATIONS OF TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS AT THE TIME OF DIAGNOSIS

Dr L. Muralidhar, Dr. Suresh Kumar Reddy Yenna, Dr. Peshimam Abdul Samad

Abstract :

Diabetes mellitus is a significant health problem.Diabetes has traditionally been divided into Insulin–dependent (type 1) and non–insulin–dependent (Type 2) diabetes. Diabetes as a singular disease affects nearly all organ systems of the body.

OBJECTIVE:The majority of diabetes burden is due to associated chronic complications that include retinopathy, nephropathy, neuropathy and cardiovascular disease.

Studying prevalence of complications of diabetes gives opportunity to screen for complications and earlier treatment and prevention of progression.

RESULTS:Out of 100 members 42% had one or more diabetes related long term complications at time of diagnosis. 40–60 year age group occupied 53%, >60 year age group 28% and 20–40 year age group occupied 19% of population. 40–60 year age compromised largest group in the study also largest group with complications.