Title: A comparative study on cardiovascular parameters in Normal & Type 2 Diabetes mellitus patients
Author: Dr Sanjay Kumar Singhal
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v7i10.104
Abstract
Background: Current interest centers on the development of a new generation of tests of autonomic nerve function that are simple, non- invasive, reproducible and allow precision in diagnosis and accurate quantization. Most of them are based on cardiovascular reflexes and abnormality in them is assumed to reflect autonomic damage elsewhere.
Methods: The study was carried out in 100 Type-2 diabetic patients with duration of diabetes ranging from 5 years to 20 years. Control Group consists of 100 normal individuals who matched with case in age, sex and socio economic condition as far as possible. Age group 40-60 years.
Results: The mean value of heart rate in 100 Diabetic patients was found to be 85.13 ±11.23 per minute which higher when compared with the mean value of heart rate in 100 normal people which is 83.21 ±11.24 per minute. But this difference was statistically Insignificant (p>0.05).Mean arterial pressure of Diabetic patients was found to be 94.12±7.28 mmHg which again is more than mean arterial pressure of normal persons which is 92.13±7.01 mmHg. Though there is a difference in mean arterial pressure among two groups, but it was statistically Insignificant (p>0.05).
Conclusion: In diabetic patients, there is increased need for regular health checkups especially of the cardiovascular system to prevent complications and to effectively control the blood sugar levels.
Keywords: Diabetes mellitus, Cardiovascular changes, Heart rate, Mean arterial pressure.