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Title: Prevalence of Orthostatic Hypotension in Type 2 Diabetic Mellitus Patients in Nashik City- Descriptive study.
Aim & Objectives: To investigate about the prevalence of orthostatic hypotension among type 2 DM patients.
Methodology: six month descriptive study was done at Motiwala College of Physiotherapy, Nashik. Patients who met the inclusion criteria were included in this study. Verbal consent was taken and the study was explained to all the patients and standard diabetic questionnaires were distributed. They were instructed to fill the form and return it back the very same day. Subjects were assessed and outcome measures were documented.
Results: The study showed that the prevalence of orthostatic hypotension in type 2 diabetic patient is 11%.
Conclusion: The prevalence rate of orthostatic hypotension in Type 2 diabetic patient is 11%. The Orthostatic hypotension in females is 4% while in males is 7.2%. Most of the patient had feel Dizziness, Lightheadedness, Weakness and fatigue after changing position.
Keywords:
: Prevalence, orthostatic hypotension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, SSS-OI questionnaire
Cite Article:
"Prevalence of orthostatic hypotension in type 2 diabetic mellitus patients in Nashik city- Descriptive study", International Journal of Science & Engineering Development Research (www.ijrti.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.10, Issue 1, page no.a360-a368, January-2025, Available :http://www.ijrti.org/papers/IJRTI2501046.pdf
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