A STUDY TO ASSESS THE RISK FACTORS AND COMPLICATIONS OF TYPE II DIABETES MELLITUS AMONG THE SELECTED TYPE II DIABETIC PATIENTS ADMITTED IN DHIRAJ HOSPITAL, VADODARA.

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disorder resulting from a defect in insulin secretion,
insulin action, or both. Insulin deficiency in turn leads to chronic hyperglycaemia with disturbances of
carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism. It is one of the chronic noncommunicable diseases (CNCDs) which
have emerged as a leading global health problem. Diabetes occurs worldwide and incidence of both Type-I and
Type-II are rising. Family history (FH) of diabetes mellitus, age, obesity, and physical inactivity are some of the
risk factors for the development of type II diabetes. Risk factors for diabetes and hypertension have been ever
increasing among children in most parts of the world, with many articles clearly warning about ominous
outcomes, which are often overlooked by paediatric physicians. Morbidity and mortality can be reduced by
secondary prevention through regular screening, early detection of DM and its complications, and appropriate
treatment of chronic complications. To control DM, it is necessary to determine associated risk factors.
OBJECTIVE: To assess the risk factors and complications of Type II Diabetes mellitus among the selected
Type II Diabetic patients admitted in Dhiraj hospital, Vadodara. METHODS & MATERIALS: A descriptive
research design was carried out for this study. The study was carried out on 100 Patients who are admitted in
Dhiraj hospital, Vadodara, Gujarat. RESULTS: While assessing the risk factors and complications of Type II
Diabetic patients, Diabetic retinopathy, oral thrush and diabetic heart diseases are the most relevant
complications. The risk factors like cholesterol, hypertension and age are associated with complication of Type
II Diabetic mellites.