Volume : 13, Issue : 06, June – 2026
Title:
PREVALENCE OF DIABETIC NEPHROPATHY AMONG RURAL AND URBAN DIABETIC PATIENTS
Authors :
Nori Hema Kumari, Mohammad Ahmed Hussain, Pattamsetty Chola Chandrika, Kona Satya Janani, Shaik Asad Ali, Kuchika Sankar Narayana
Abstract :
Background : Diabetic nephropathy is a major microvascular complication of diabetes mellitus and an important cause of chronic kidney disease. The prevalence of diabetic nephropathy is increasing due to poor glycemic control, obesity, hypertension, and lifestyle changes.
Methodology : A retrospective, prospective, and observational study was conducted in the Department of Nephrology, Government General Hospital, Guntur, from October 2024 to March 2025. A total of 120 diabetic patients were included. Data regarding demographic profile, GRBS levels, serum creatinine levels, hypertension, BMI, and prevalence of diabetic nephropathy were collected and analyzed statistically using Chi-square test.
Results: Among 120 diabetic patients, 83 patients were diagnosed with diabetic nephropathy. Urban patients (60.24%) showed higher prevalence compared to rural patients (39.76%). Male patients, overweight individuals, and hypertensive patients were more commonly affected.
Conclusion: The study showed significantly higher prevalence of diabetic nephropathy among urban diabetic patients. Early screening, glycemic control, lifestyle modification, and patient education are essential to prevent renal complications.
Keywords: Diabetic nephropathy; Diabetes mellitus; Rural population; Urban population; Hypertension; Glycemic control.
Cite This Article:
Please cite this article in press Nori Hema Kumari et al., Prevalence Of Diabetic Nephropathy Among Rural And Urban Diabetic Patients.., Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2026; 13(06).
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