Abstract

Background: India is currently experiencing an epidemic of Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and has the largest number of diabetic patients. It is often referred to as the diabetes capital of the world. Objectives: (1) To assess the sociodemographic and health profile of diabetic patients and (2) to assess the awareness on DM among patients.
Materials and Methods: A cross- sectional study was conducted among diabetic patients of V. S. General hospital, Ahmedabad, during February to September 2015. Pretested per forma was used for study after informed consent of patients. A total of 250 patients were selected for study.
Results: Male patients (58.8%) were higher than female. The majority (34.8%) were belongs to 45-55 year. Gutkha (37.2%) was the most common life style habit. The majority of patients (34.4%) were studied up to higher secondary level. The majority of patients (46%) were sedentary workers. Family history of one diabetic parent was found among majority (53.6%) of patients. The majority of patients had higher fasting (44.4%) and PP2BS blood sugar level (47.2%). Body mass index of patients indicates majority were obese (68%).
Conclusions: Mean age was 45.7 ± 12.8 noted. According to patients, the most common risk factor, symptom, and complication of DM was hereditary history (38%), delayed healing of wounds (32.8%), and gangrene/nonhealing ulcers (35.6%). Statistically significant association was noted at majority of times between blood sugar level and different risk factors.