Abstract
Aim: The aim of this study to determine the risk of sleep apnea
and cardiovascular risk factors in adult patients with Type 2 diabetes.
The data of study were gathered by the researchers through face-to-face
interview with the patients diagnosed with 228 type 2 diabetes.
Method: In this study, the data were gathered by using the
”Patient Information Form” , ”Berlin Questionnaire” and “Framingham
Risk Score”. The Framingham Risk Score (FRS) (Total cholesterol, HDL,
BMI, was used to evaluate risk for CVD, and the Berlin Questionnaire
(BQ) was used to evaluate risk for OSA.
Results: OSA risk level and the factors affecting the patients
were evaluated. 54.2% of the females and 19% of the males in a total
of 228 subjects were found to not carry risk while 45.8% of the females
and 81% of the males were found to be risky in terms of gender. Apart
from this, age, Framingham risk score, BMI, waist/hip ratio, and waist
circumference were found to have a statistically significant effect
Conclusion: In conclusion, our data show that sleep disturbance is
common among patients with Type 2 diabetes and that individuals at high
risk for OSA are also at higher risk for CVD. OSA appears to increase
the risk of CVD among patients with Type 2 diabetes.
Summary Statement:
What is already known about this topic?
Age, male gender, obesity, and smoking are well-known risk factors for
CVD. OSA can also be accompanied by hypertension, DM, and coronary
artery diseases.
What this paper adds?
Our study reported diabetic patients; age, gender, high risk of heart
disease, obesity increase the risk of OSA. OSA appears to increase the
risk of CVD among patients with type 2 diabetes.
The implications of this paper:
Early detection and treatment of sleep disorders in patients with type 2
diabetes is recommended. This intervention is important for the
reduction and prognosis of the CVD risk resulting from sleep disorders.
Key words: OSA,diabetes mellitus, heart diseases, sleep apnea