Abstract:
Diabetes mellitus is the most common endocrine disorders associated with disturbed metabolism. Glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1c) is one parameter of checking blood glucose control in diabetics over the past 3 months. We concluded a study to look for skin disorders due to diabetes mellitus and to see correlation between control of blood sugar (HbA1c) and cutaneous manifestations. It was a cross sectional study. The study was carried out from 1st. January 2003 to 31st March 2003 in the Department of Medicine and Dermatology, Shaikh Zayed Hospital, Lahore. A total of 200 patients of diabetes mellitus admitted as inpatient and attending Outpatient Department of Medicine were studied. Patient`s history, dermatological and systemic examination were recorded. Their blood was collected for estimation of random blood sugar, complete blood count, blood urea, serum creatinine, serum- electrolytes, serum lipid profile whereas HbA1c was determined by chromatographic method. Normal range of HbA1c was taken as 5-7%. HbA1c of _> 7% was taken as high and HbA1c value of
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85-89
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Journal: Proceedings of sheikh zayed postgraduate medical institute, Volume: 18, Issue: 2, Year: 2004