TITLE:
Clinical and Biological Characterization of Type 2 Diabetic Patients Followed at the National Center for Diabetology and Arterial Hypertension of the Central Hospital of Yaoundé, Cameroon
AUTHORS:
Etame Honoré Lucien Sone, Nyemb Nyunaï, Bibi Thérèse Stella Souga, Tsague Ginette Dzefouo, Cédric Gueguim, Christine Anne Ndzana, Nteppe Leonel Mbah, Mba Fabrice Medou
KEYWORDS:
Clinical, Biological, Characterization, Type 2 Diabetic Patients, Central Hospital of Yaoundé
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Journal of Epidemiology,
Vol.15 No.1,
December
31,
2024
ABSTRACT: Introduction: Diabetes remains a real public health problem today, due to its associated morbidity and mortality. It induces numerous metabolic, biochemical, hematological, and immunological changes, responsible for multiple complications. The objective of this study was to characterize clinically and biologically type 2 diabetic patients followed at the National Center for Diabetology and Arterial Hypertension of the Central Hospital of Yaoundé. Method: This prospective, cross-sectional, and analytical study took place from April 5 to July 31, 2023 (4 months) on 100 diabetic patients of both sexes (61 women and 39 men), aged from 31 to 88 years. Body Mass Index, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and cardiac frequency were measured on each of the patients. Subsequently, blood was collected from the patients for the determination of the complete blood count, HBA1c, lipid profile, serum albumin, TNF-α, and IL-6 levels. The data were analyzed using SPSS 17.0 software. Results: The age average of our population was 56.99 ± 11.51 years, the population was primarily female (61%) and primarily between the ages of 55 and 88. 67% of respondents were married. 59% went to secondary school. 73% of them lived in urban areas. 30% were obese and 40% were overweight, with an average BMI of 28.75 kg/m2. 76% of patients took oral antidiabetic medications. HbA1c level average was 8.65%, with 60% having readings above 6.5%. Low hemoglobin and hypochromia were among the abnormalities of red blood cells observed. Lipid profiles revealed low HDL-cholesterol and high triglycerides and cholesterol. Elevated levels of TNF-α and IL-6 indicated inflammation and cardiovascular risk. Conclusion: These results indicate the necessity of focused diabetic care and management on diabetic patients attending the central hospital of Yaoundé, Cameroon.