School of Medical Biology Higher Institute of Health Sciences, Universite des Montagnes, Bangangte, Cameroon
Research
Assessment of Renal Function in Patients with Type II Diabetes in Hospitals of the NDE Department
Author(s): Stael Audrey Menteng Tchuente, Mbiandjeu Tchoumke Marius, Fidele Djonyabe Bongoro, Fombouot Herman and Ngamli Fewou Simon*
Type II diabetes is a major public health problem with high mortality in low and middle income countries. The presence of anti-diabetic drugs has improved the lives of diabetic patients and only complications such as kidney damage aggravate the disease. Therefore, diagnosis and identification of clinical predictors of the development of renal dysfunction are essential for better disease management. For this reason, we sought to assess the risk factors for renal dysfunction in type II diabetic patients in the NDE hospitals. We conducted a descriptive cross-sectional study in 100 Patients of which 70 were males and 30 females for a sex ratio of 2.33 over a 3-month period from August to October 2021. After completing a questionnaire, parameters such as creatinine and cystatin C were measured by spectrophotometry and nephelometry respectively. Renal function was then assessed by calculati.. View More»