AWARENESS ON COMPLICATIONS OF DIABETES MELLITUS AMONG DIABETIC PATIENTS IN CHENNAI

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), commonly referred to as diabetes, is which leads to high blood of time [1] and has emerged as one of the most challenging public health over 366 million people and this figure is likely to of DM is felt in low and and these nations account for about diabetic patients do not properly keep it in control, it may lead to lifelong complications, which quite commonly lead to increased For instance, poorly controlled diabetes, can cause damage to eyes (blindness), kidneys (renal to impotency and foot disorders/possibly amputation) as higher risk of heart disease, stroke, and poor blood supply to the limbs.Most of these complications areirreversible and expensive to manage as they generally specialized centers or rehabs with sophisticated infrastructure and equipment, competant staff and potent medications A person diagnosed with diabetes tend to have an increased risk of stroke and heart diseases compared to t population and increased incidence of retinopathy, peripheral nerve damage and renal problems [8] Other studies have shown that increasing patient knowledge regarding diabetes mellitus and its complications have significant benefits with respect  The patients are asked questions on their knowledge of complications of kidney and neural problems, etc. Diabetes mellitus is a disease rampant in today's society due to the extravagant lifestyles and food habits followed by masses. It affects many people and is action against it due to lack of awareness on its effects and complications.This leads to heavy complications and health effects and may high discomfort and sometimes death. the awareness on diabetic complicationsi was found to be (Mean %=64.25) and very low number of patients (Mean %=35.37) were found to be Awareness on poor wound healing (90%), diabetic foot (82%), (73%) were higher than the others.
For instance, poorly controlled diabetes, can cause damage to blindness), kidneys (renal failure), and nerves (leading to impotency and foot disorders/possibly amputation) as well risk of heart disease, stroke, and poor blood supply Most of these complications areirreversible and expensive to manage as they generally need management in with sophisticated infrastructure staff and potent medications.
[7] A person diagnosed with diabetes tend to have an increased risk of stroke and heart diseases compared to the normal population and increased incidence of retinopathy, peripheral nerve damage and renal problems [8].
studies have shown that increasing patient knowledge regarding diabetes mellitus and its complications have respect to patient compliance

MATERIALS AND METHODS
A set of questions based on diabetic complications were given to diabetic patients (both type 1 and type 2) and then the d was analysed and graphs were produced.The questionnaire was given to 100 patients from Saveetha Dental College.

DISCUSSION
From the data obtained,the awareness on diabetic complications was found to be well(Mean %=64.25) and very low number of patients (Mean %=35.37) were found to be unaware of them.Awareness on poor wound healing(90%), diabetic foot (82%), hypertension (74%) and eye problems (73%) were higher than the others.
The awareness on diabetic complications are found to known by most of the diabetic patients and known less by patients in the lower middle class and lesser regular visits to doctors were found in the samecategory and higher income and the presence of a family history of diabetes were found to be positively associated with more knowledge and is consistent with the current study. [15] It is widely excessive sugar intake is a risk factor for incident diabetes mellitus [16],the present study indicates almost 46% are aware about intake of sugar. Individuals with a positive family history of a disease may develop a personal sense of vulnerability which, in turn, may increase their awareness, which was revealed in the present study [17] a common feature of DM and needs to be treated because of the potential complications especially artherosclerosi Therefore, more awareness on the seriousness of diabetes must be made and its complications should be made sound.  3145 in decreasing the researchs have been done into the knowledge and management including health A set of questions based on diabetic complications were given to diabetic patients (both type 1 and type 2) and then the data was analysed and graphs were produced.The questionnaire was given to 100 patients from Saveetha Dental College.

References
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[18] Therefore, more awareness on the seriousness of diabetes must be made and its complications should be made sound.