STUDY OF CLINICAL PRESENTATION OFNEWLY DIAGNOSED DIABETES MELLITUS IN INDIA

Abstract

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus- fast gaining the status of a potential epidemic in India with more than 62 million diabetic individuals currently diagnosed with the disease.

Methodology:  The study was conducted at our Department for one year. 100 patients were included in present study.  Informed written consent was obtained from all patients and prior consent was obtained from the ethics committee. Sample size was estimated from experts. Cases of diabetes mellitus have been thoroughly investigated by careful history, clinical examinationand blood investigation reports.

Results: In the current study, the mean age of patients was 42.55 years from 18 to 68 years of age. The majority of patients in the current study were found to be in the age group of 41 – 50 years (46%). The number of female and male patients was 38 and 62 respectively.  Frequent urination was most common clinical presentation seen in 78% patients , followed by extreme hunger 73 % ,increased thirst 65 % ,fatigue in 61%,irritability 58 % and blur vision 52 % patients were observed.

Conclusion: In conclusion, diabeties mellitus is  found to be one of major health burden with majority cases are asymptomatic. Frequent urination is the most common clinical presentation seen in patients, followed by extreme hunger, increased thirst, fatigue, irritability  and blur vision etc.