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The prevalence of and risk factors for stroke among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in Qatar: A hospital-based study

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Original Article

Author Details : Gowri Karuppasamy*, Shaikha Al Shokri, Aseel Sukik, Khaled Abdul-Kader Bacha

Volume : 1, Issue : 2, Year : 2022

Article Page : 78-81

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Abstract

Background and Objectives: The complications of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) can occur in some organs, such as the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys, and nerves. Stroke, one of such complications, is increasing every year. This study aims to investigate the prevalence of and risk factors for stroke among T2DM patients in Qatar.

Methods: This was a secondary post hoc analysis of collected data from our previous study titled “Association of Vitamin D deficiency with dyslipidemia, glycemic control, and microalbuminuria in patients with T2DM in Qatar.”

Results: The prevalence of stroke among our patients was 3.8%. A comparison between stroke and no-stroke groups showed a significant association between stroke and other diseases, namely, chronic kidney diseases (CKD) (p=0.007), coronary artery disease (CAD) (p=0.010), peripheral vascular disease (PVD) (p<0 p=0.044), p=0.041), p=0.006), p=0.003).>

Conclusion: The prevalence of stroke among T2DM patients in Qatar was around 3.8%. The main risk factors were male gender, CKD, CAD, PVD, high HbA1c, prolonged duration of DM, and a high level of creatinine.

Keywords: Logistic regression, Qatar, Risk factors, Stroke, Type 2 diabetes mellitus

How to cite : Karuppasamy G, Shokri S A, Sukik A, Bacha K A, The prevalence of and risk factors for stroke among type 2 diabetes mellitus patients in Qatar: A hospital-based study. Yemen J Med 2022;1(2):78-81

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