Frequency of control of blood glucose using glycated hemoglobin in patients suffering with type 2 diabetes mellitus presenting to Mayo Hospital Lahore

Background: diabetes mellitus is a metabolic abnormality represented by raised glucose level in blood resulting from deficient insulin production or action. raised blood glucose level is considered to have association with the development of complications of dm. they include complications due to involvement of small vessels affecting the eyes,kidneys and peripheral nervous system. whereas complications due to involvement of larger vessels include ischemic heart disease,stroke and peripheral vascular disease. improved blood glucose control reduces hyperglycaemic symptoms. aim: to determine the frequency of control of blood glucose in patients suffering with type ii diabetes mellitus methods: the study was carried out in the outpatient department of mayo hospital,lahore. the design of the study was cross sectional survey and completed in 1 year i.e.,from july 2014 to june 2015. results: the results of the current study revealed that out of 250 cases 90(36%) were between 30-50 years and 160(64%) were between 51-65 years,mean±sd was calculated as 51.23±9.05 years. 140(56%) were male and 110(44%) were females. blood glucose in normal range in patients suffering with type 2 diabetes mellitus was seen in 86(34.4%) while 164(65.6%) had no control of blood glucose. out of 86 cases,20(23.26%) had upto 15,000,25(29.07%) had 16,000-35,000,while 41(47.67%) had >35,000 rupees income (per month). 9(10.46%) were illiterate,5(5.81%) were primary,15(17.44%) were middle,11(12.8%) were matric 22(25.60%) were graduate while 24(27.91%) were masters. conclusion: the control of glucose level in blood in patients suffering with type 2 dm is very poor and needs special attention while educational and financial status are the potential effect modifiers.