Prevalence and Pattern of Hypertension in Diabetic Patients in Tertiary Care Hospital

Abstract

India presiding the world with largest number of diabetic patients and is often referred to as the diabetes metropolis of the world. Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a quotidian cause of hypertension, frightfully if glycaemic control is poor. The present study was planned to ascertain the prevalence, pattern of diabetic hypertension and also the use of antihypertensive agents. Prospective observational study was perpetrate at Basaveshwara Medical College & Research Center, Chitradurga on 134 diabetic patients and were disguised for hypertension (HTN). The congregated data were analysed by using SPSS software version 19. The work finished with the outcomes of that, the most of the diabetic patients were having comorbid condition of hypertension. Most universal pattern was stage I HTN. Calcium channel blockers were regularly used to treat the condition.

Hypertension and its associated factors among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in a tertiary care centre in South India: A cross-sectional study

“…These findings were similar to studies done within Karnataka state. 9,10 Our study has a few limitations. The cause-effect relationship between hypertension and independent variables could not be established since this study is cross-sectional.…”

“…8 Studies done in Karnataka showed the prevalence of hypertension among diabetes mellitus patients at 25.6% and 63.43%. 9,10 Hypertension is a controllable albeit serious risk factor for many diseases and its asymptomatic nature makes it an underdiagnosed co-morbidity. 11 Both hypertension and diabetes mellitus make patients liable for end organ damage in the form of cardiovascular and renal diseases.…”