Diabetes Mellitus Associated with Hypertension

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus is the rapid development disease that caused by metabolic disorder. There are many several risk factors exists, among them, hypertension and smoking is the most important. To find out the relationship between hypertension with diabetes mellitus the present study was cooducted incorporating 105 patients from the Bangladesh Institute of Research and Rehabilitation in Diabetes, Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders (BIRDEM). In this survey type study data were collected using a questionnaire which include question regarding name, address, sex, age, education, marital status, occupation, smoking, betel nut, table salt etc. All data were evaluated and compared with each patient. The results of the study showed that 70% patients were male and 30% patients werefemale. Among the patients 57% people were attacked by hypertension. The distribution of diabetes mellitus in different age range showed that from 40-59 years, people are more prone to suffering from diabetes mellitus. It was also found that 43% of 10tal population was suffering from leg problem associated diseases. The results of the study suggested that diabetes mellitus is more prevalent in hypertensive patients, which ultimately results in a complication and increases morbidity and mortality.Diabetes mellitus is a common metabolic disorder where smoking and hypertension is giving synergistic effect on patients. Since smoking and hypertension is modifiable risk factor, a person can remain safe from this disease by changing their lifestyle. Physical activity and nutritious food are essential for every person. Moreover, smoking should be abandoned and blood pressure should be in control.