Prevalence of Anemia in Type II Diabetic Patients

Abstract

Objective: To determine the prevalence of anemia and its associated factors among T2DM patients at CMH Nowshera.

Study Design: Cross-sectional study

Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the department of medicine, CMH hospital, Nowshera, from June 2021 to January 2022.

Materials and Methods: A total of 300 patients suffering from type 2 diabetes mellitus were included in the study. Patients having type II diabetes, with age > 18 years were included while any history of blood disorder, pregnant, critically ill, or history of acute or chronic blood loss, or blood transfusion within in the last 3 months were excluded. Patients’ blood sample was also be taken for CBC estimation. All the data was recorded in a predefined proforma.  All the data was collected and entered in the SPSS version 24. The data was then processed using descriptive statistics like cross-tabulation and frequency distribution. Statistical significance was defined as a p value less than 0.05.

Results: Regarding the average blood sugar level fasting of the patients in our study, it was found out that the mean fasting blood sugar level ranged from 112-321 mg/dl with a mean value of 150 ±47.21 mg/dl. As per definition, the incidence of anemia in our study was found to be 26% (n=78).

Conclusion: There is need to start a regular screening program for anemia in diabetics in the already present diabetic clinic across the country. Timely intervention can help resolving the morbidity and mortality associated with anemia in diabetic patients.