ArticleJournal of family medicine and primary care2024
Obstructive sleep apnea risk among adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus in an urban primary care setting of Mangalore, India.
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Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is an under-evaluated and under-treated problem, particularly among individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Therefore, in this study, we aim to determine the risk of OSA among adults with T2DM residing in an urban area of Mangalore and to elucidate the determinants of OSA among the study participants. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted for a period of 2 months among adult patients (≥ 18 years) with T2DM seeking health care at a primary care setting located in an urban area of Mangalore. Face-to-face interviews were conducted using a semi-structured proforma. STOP-BANG questionnaire was used to assess the risk of OSA among the study participants. The measurements, such as height, weight, and neck circumference, were conducted using standard techniques. Results: The mean age of the study participants was 58.12 ± 11.60 years. The majority, (58.30%), were males, and 45.0% reported a family history of T2DM. A total of 108 (60.0%) experienced loud snoring while asleep, while 149 (82.80%) experienced tiredness during daytime. The mean body mass index (BMI) was 24.64 ± 4.9 kg/m Conclusion: More than a third of the study participants had a high risk of OSA. Age > 50 years, male gender, and diabetes for ≥7 years were the factors associated with OSA.
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