Frequency of Metabolic Syndrome in cases with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Authors :: Danial Qureshi
Saba Imtiaz
Irfana Yasmeen
Source :: Journal of the Dow University of Health Sciences, Vol 12, Iss 1, Pp 21-23 (2018)
Publication Year :: 2018
Publisher :: Dow University of Health Sciences, 2018.
Abstract: Objective: To determine the frequency of metabolic syndrome in cases with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at department of Medicine, Allied Hospital, Faisalabad from February to May 2016. All diagnosed cases of type 2 diabetes mellitus having 30 to 70 years of age of either gender were enrolled. The presence of metabolic syndrome was observed. Results: Out of 150 cases, 79 (52.67%) were males whereas 71 (47.33%) were females. Age distribution shows that 93 (62%) were 50 years of age (mean age 44.58+6.31 years). The frequency of metabolic syndrome in cases with diabetes mellitus was found to be 117 (78%). Conclusion: The rate of metabolic syndrome is quite higher in cases with type 2 diabetes mellitus.