DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2017.v05i02.004

Pages: 319-332

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a group of metabolic diseases which manifest as high blood sugar levels over a prolonged period. Long-term complications include cardiovascular disease, stroke, chronic kidney failure, foot ulcers, and damage to the eyes etc. This comparative study of patients with diabetes mellitus in Karnataka and patients was done to observe the differences and similarities in patterns of disease, HBA1C levels, treatment, and adverse effects of drugs. A total of 330 patients i.e. 230 Karnataka patients and 100 Kerala patients were studied from October 2014 till September 2016. In this prospective observational study, all the patients were observed for detailed history, examination, investigational findings, drug intake, adverse effects, and interactions. The results were analyzed. Patients with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus were excluded. Males constituted 53.6% of study population, while females constituted 46.4%. 30% of the patients are in age group of 61-70 years followed by 51-60 years group with 28.5. Among Kerala patients 70% have hypertension while 38.7% of Karnataka have hypertension. 14.8% of Karnataka patients have undergone percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). 9% of Kerala patients had Cerebrovascular accident while only 0.9% of Karnataka patients had Cerebrovascular accident (CVA). Mean Triglycerides, LDL Cholesterol, total cholesterol were higher in Kerala patients compared to Karnataka patients while mean HDL cholesterol is lower in Kerala patients.