Parental Influence On The Spectrum Of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus In The Offspring

Dr. Sarang Atram; Dr. Pravin Uike; Dr. Vilas Malkar

Volume : V, Issue : VIII, August - 2016

Parental Influence On The Spectrum Of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus In The Offspring

Dr. Sarang Atram, Dr. Pravin Uike, Dr. Vilas Malkar

Abstract :

Aim: To study the family history in Type 2 Diabetes mellitus persons. Materials and Method: A hospital based cross sectional study of 6 months duration was planned. The information regarding diabetes was collected from 100 diabetic patients, their parents and their first degree relatives. Observation: Among 100 nodal diabetes patients, 17 had paternal influence, 20 had maternal influence and 6 had both mother and father diabetic. The mean age at diagnosis of DM was 38 � 5.5 years in those with (31%) positive family history and 40.9 � 4.2 years those with (69%) negative family history in the offspring. This difference is statistically significant (p=0.03). Conclusion: There is a strong association with family history. In addition those with a definite family history of diabetes mellitus present with diabetes at early age than those who do not have.