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PREVALENCE OF DIABETES IN OUTDOOR PATIENTS

Shahid Hussain, Saima Naz, Raisa Maryam

Diabetes mellitus (DM), commonly known as diabetes, is a group of metabolic disorders characterized by a high blood sugar level over a prolonged period of time. In this cross-sectional study, a total of 140 outdoor patients presenting with symptoms of frequent urination, increased thirst and increased dietary habits were included. The mean age of the patients was 33.32±3.23 years. There were 85 (60.72%) males and 55 (39.28%) females. The mean sugar level was 142.24±22.23 mg/dl. In outdoor patients presenting with symptoms of frequent urination, increased thirst and increased dietary habits, diabetes was found more often.

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