The Relationship Between the Duration of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Obesity with Complications Neuropathy

Abstract

Objective: To observe the type 2 diabetes mellitus in combination with obesity levels affects diabetic neuropathy occurrence.

Study Design: Cross-sectional study
Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted at the Department of Biochemistry of Al-Rafai Education Hospital in Dhi Qar Iraq from 31st December 2024 to 31st March 2025.

Methods: A total of 90 participants assigned to three separate groups consisting of healthy control patients and participants with type 2 diabetes mellitus without neuropathy as well as type 2 diabetes mellitus patients with confirmed diabetic neuropathy. Researchers took blood samples which they used to measure fasting blood sugar and haemoglobin A1c and hemoglobin and ferritin along with the lipid profile.

Results: Diabetic patients especially those with neuropathy experienced a marked increase in fasting blood sugar and haemoglobin A1c and body mass index levels when tested. The diabetic neuropathy patient group demonstrated elevated ferritin compared to other participant groups. A high relationship emerged between haemoglobin A1c measurements and both fasting blood sugar levels and body mass index values as well as ferritin levels.

Conclusion: Both type 2 diabetes mellitus duration extending in years and obesity condition increase the susceptibility to neuropathic complications.