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 determine the presence of gall stones in type II diabetic patients. Material & methods: A total of 150 diabetic patients were included. All the patients were subjected to clinical examination, ultrasonography, lipid profiles and BMI. Results: Out of 90 males, gall bladder stones were seen in 10 males and out of 60 females, gall bladder stones were seen in 5 females. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). 10 females and 5 males had raised triglycerides followed by raised LDL in 4 females and 3 males and raised total cholesterol in 2 females and 1 male. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: The presence of gall stones in type II diabetic patients is common and its occurrence is mostly seen in females.

Corresponding Author: Dr. Dr. Abdul Mateen Ansari, Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Career Institute of Medical Science and Hospital, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India

This article may be cited as: Ansari AM. Occurrence of Gall Stones in Type II Diabetes Mellitus Patients: A Clinical Study. J Adv Med Dent Scie Res 2014;2(3):235-237.