Abstract

OBESITY-ASSOCIATED DIABETES MELLITUS AND ITS HEALTH-RELATED OUTCOMES IN A TERTIARY CARE CENTER

Mulla Saddar Basha*, C. Bhargava Reddy, Katama Ediga Krishnamurthy, N. V. Naga Dharani, P. Bhagya Lakshmi and G. Vijay Kumar

ABSTRACT

Background: The current study aims to evaluate prevalence of Obese-diabetics, Diabetes Mellitus risk factors and complications by assessing prescription and lifestyle modifications along with the SF–36 questionnaire, which measures Quality of Life. Materials and Methods: This study was a cross-sectional observational study. Patients are selected and categorized based on their Body Mass Index score and questioned about Diabetes Mellitus risk factors and complications. Patients' Quality of Life is assessed using the SF-36 questionnaire, which contains eight specific sub-domains, and one additional item (Health change status). A Higher SF-36 score indicates better functioning and suggests the best Quality of Life of patients. Results: The prevalence of Obese-diabetic patients is 136(56.43%). Therisk factors of Diabetes Mellitus are observed, which shows individual Prevalence for factors like Alcohol 60(24.9%), Smoking 57(23.65%), Low physical activity 193(80.08%), Blood pressure 74(30.71%), and Age 194(80.5%). The complication of Diabetes Mellitus was observed which shows individual Prevalence for Cardiovascular Diseases 23(9.54%), Nephropathy 23(9.54%), Retinopathy 111(46.06%), and Limb Amputation 4(1.66%). Quality of Life of patients is significantly associated with physical functioning, emotional problems, energy, pain, and social functioning. Conclusion: Quality of Life is significantly associated with Gender, Education, Occupation and dietary habits of obese-diabetic people. Clinical pharmacist intervention assistance is required to improve the quality of life of Obese-diabetic patients to reduce further progression.

Keywords: Diabetes Mellitus, Obesity, Quality of Life, Body Mass Index, Short Form Health survey -36 Questionnaire.