Research Article
SOME MARKERS OF COAGULATION AND GLYCEMIC CONTROL IN TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS PATIENTS BASED ON GENDER
Author(s): Alphonsus Ogbonna Ogbuabor*, Kinsley Ogbonna Ugwu and Basil Ifeanyi Ugwu
Background: The burden of type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM) is increasing worldwide and. It is a leading cause. Due to lack of funds and poor healthcare system, Sub-Saharan Africa is the worst affected with Nigeria bearing the greatest burden for the region. A major factor underlying the development of complication in type 2 diabetes is poor glycemic control and coagulation activation. Objective: To determine the impact of gender on glycemic and coagulation control in type 2 diabetes mellitus. Materials and Methods: This was an observational cross sectional study involving 100 type 2 diabetic mellitus patients (50 males and 50 females) aged 40-80 years. The activated partial thromboplastin time, prothrombin time, and the International normalized ratio were determined by manual method using kits obtained from Fortress Diagnostic Ltd, UK. The fasting blood sugar and the two hour post prand.. View More»
DOI:
10.14303/irjbcs.2023.47