Prevalence of Cardiovascular and Renal Co-morbidities in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in the Gulf, a Cross-sectional Observational Study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Understanding comorbid conditions with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is critical for clinical decision-making regarding the choice of pharmacotherapy. This study aimed at describing the prevalence and co-prevalence of comorbidities, including chronic kidney disease (CKD) and cardiovascular disease (CVD) (coronary artery disease (CAD), cerebrovascular disease, peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and congestive heart failure (CHF)) among patients with T2DM.

Methods

A cross-sectional multi-center observational study on 300 patients with T2DM. Data were collected from patients' records during the enrollment visit.

Results

Overall, 38%, 10% and 2% of the patients had one, two and three comorbidities, respectively, with the number of comorbidities significantly

SUBMITTER: Al-Ozairi E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7994503 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature