Clinical profile of patients with diabetes in dhauladhar region

Background: There is an increasing prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) due to change in lifestyle. India is predicted to be a global capital of diabetes. In India, the disease is now also prevalent in rural areas. Aim: To assess clinical profile of T2DM in a rural tertiary care centre. Methods: 120 T2DM patients were included in this study at Department of Medicine, Dr Rajendra Prasad Govt. Medical College, Kangra at Tanda. The patients’ data were recorded on a predesigned proforma. Results: 38% aged >60 years. 57% were females, 39% of the patients had hypertension. 14% of the patients had ischemic heart disease while half of albuminuria patients had microalbuminuria. Conclusion: The T2DM patients had a higher prevalence of hypertension, ischemic heart disease, and albuminuria.