Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: A close relation has been found between gall stones and type II diabetes mellitus. The present study was done to evaluate the presence of gall stones in type II diabetic patients. Material & Methods: A total of 220 diabetic patients were included. All the patients were subjected to clinical examination, ultrasonography, lipid profiles and BMI. Results: Gall bladder stones were seen in 15 males (17%) and 33 females (30%). The difference was statistical significant.67% males and 67% females having gall bladder stones were overweight. While 4 males and 7 females had normal BMI. 1 male and 4 females were obese. Maximum females (34%) and males (16%) had raised triglycerides followed by raised LDL in 19% females and 9% males and raised total cholesterol in 10% females and 2% males. The difference was significant. Conclusion: Author concluded that presence of gall stones in type II diabetic patients is common and its occurrence is mostly seen in females, overweight and patients with increased trigylcerides. Key words: gall stones, type II diabetes mellitus, ultrasonography