Abstract

Patients of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus having Anemia

Author(s): RK Dey

The objective of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of anemia in patients with diabetes 2 and its correlation with demographic, lifestyle, and laboratory variables. This is a descriptive and analytical study of the type of case study in the metropolitan area of the city of Ijuí, included in the programs of the Family Health Strategy, with a total sample of 146 patients with the disease. DM2. A semi-structured questionnaire with sociological and clinical variables and a biochemical test performed was applied. Of the DM2 patients studied, 50 were anemic and it was found that body mass factors, hypertension, and hematological variables were significantly associated with chronic anemia. Therefore, the prevalence of anemia is high in patients with DM2. The set of observed changes that characterize the anemia of chronic diseases, affect the quality of life of patients with diabetes, and are associated with progression, development, and comorbidities. Contribute significantly to the increased risk of cardiovascular diseases.


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