OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA IS ASSOCIATED WİTH CARDIOVASCULAR RISK FACTORS
AMONG TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS PATIENTS
Abstract
Aim: The aim of this study to determine the risk of sleep apnea and
cardiovascular risk factors in adult patients with Type 2 diabetes. The
data of study were gathered by the researchers through face-to-face
interview with the patients diagnosed with 228 type 2 diabetes. Method:
In this study, the data were gathered by using the “Patient Information
Form” , “Berlin Questionnaire” and “Framingham Risk Score”. The
Framingham Risk Score (FRS) (Total cholesterol, HDL, BMI, was used to
evaluate risk for CVD, and the Berlin Questionnaire (BQ) was used to
evaluate risk for OSA. Results: OSA risk level and the factors affecting
the patients were evaluated. 54.2% of the females and 19% of the males
in a total of 228 subjects were found to not carry risk while 45.8% of
the females and 81% of the males were found to be risky in terms of
gender. Apart from this, age, Framingham risk score, BMI, waist/hip
ratio, and waist circumference were found to have a statistically
significant effect Conclusion: In conclusion, our data show that sleep
disturbance is common among patients with Type 2 diabetes and that
individuals at high risk for OSA are also at higher risk for CVD. OSA
appears to increase the risk of CVD among patients with Type 2 diabetes.
Summary Statement: What is already known about this topic? Age, male
gender, obesity, and smoking are well-known risk factors for CVD. OSA
can also be accompanied by hypertension, DM, and coronary artery
diseases.