ABSTRACT

Background Anemia is the most common blood disorder and a common finding in patients with diabetes mellitus. Low hemoglobin concentration in diabetics is associated with a more rapid decline in glomerular filtration (GFR) than that of other renal diseases. This study was conducted, so that actual burden of this problem can be elucidated. Objective To determine the prevalence of anemia in diabetes mellitus in the absence of renal impairment. Methodology Two hundred patients with known type 2 diabetes with normal renal function were included. Blood specimen was collected under aseptic conditions and processed for determining fasting blood sugar by hexokinase mediated reaction in laboratory. Creatinine estimated by modified Jaffe’s method and complete blood picture using EDTA coated glass tubes. Results The mean age of patients was 49.62±5.07years. Prevalence of anemia was 21.5% in diabetic patients without renal impairment. Conclusion After careful consideration, it can be concluded that a high prevalence of anemia was observed in diabetics without renal insufficiency. Correction of anemia may have a significant role in prevention of other diabetic complications. Keywords: Anemia, Diabetes Mellitus, Renal Diseases, Hemoglobin
Publication date: 01/02/2020

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2020/9.2.4963