Body Composition in Diabetes Mellitus

Abstract

Objective: To determine the body composition and its relationship with type 2diabetes. Materials and Methods: A cross sectional study of 100 Type 2 diabetic patients in age group between 30 to 78 years attending diabetic clinic, RIMS, Imphal was conducted during October 2011 to September 2012. BMI and body composition were determined by using Omron body composition Analyser. Results: The mean±SD of BMI were 24.5±2 and 25.96±3 in males and females respectively. Body Fat% was 28.5±6 and 35±5 in males and females respectively. BMI and fat % is positively correlated in these patients. Conclusion: In this study, fat % was found to be significantly correlated with BMI and the body fat % of female is higher as compared to male.