MICROVASCULAR AND MACROVASCULAR PROBLEMS IN INDIVIDUALS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS WHO ARE OVERWEIGHT AND NORMAL

Abstract

Background: Along with type 2 diabetes mellitus, obesity and overweight are regarded as significant independent risk
factors for cardiovascular illnesses. However, there is a dearth of information on obesity and diabetic consequences.
Aim: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the macrovascular and microvascular consequences in individuals with
type 2 diabetes mellitus who were overweight and non-obese as well as those who were overweight and obese.
Methods: 168 individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus who visited the Institute during the study period were evaluated
in this study. Following WHO guidelines for Asian participants, each subject's BMI was evaluated and they were split
into two groups: obese/overweight and non-obese/overweight. The subjects' duration of diabetes and level of control
were evaluated. In accordance with American Diabetes Association recommendations, each participant's macrovascular
and microvascular problems were evaluated. Obese/overweight diabetics and individuals with normal BMI were
evaluated for complications.