Prevalence and Correlation of Masked Hypertension with Microalbuminuria in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Sehra Iqbal, Sulthan Raslin Salih, Pt Iqbal

Abstract: Early detection of microvascular and macrovascular complications in diabetes is crucial for timely intervention. This study investigated the prevalence of masked hypertension in normotensive Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients and assessed its correlation with microalbuminuria, an early indicator of diabetic nephropathy. Among 84 participants, 22.6% exhibited masked hypertension, and 27.4% had microalbuminuria. A significant correlation was observed between masked hypertension and increased prevalence of microalbuminuria (p = 0.026). These findings highlight the importance of routine screening for masked hypertension and microalbuminuria in diabetic patients to mitigate the risk of kidney complications.

Keywords: Masked hypertension, microalbuminuria, Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, diabetic nephropathy, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring

How to Cite?: Sehra Iqbal, Sulthan Raslin Salih, Pt Iqbal, "Prevalence and Correlation of Masked Hypertension with Microalbuminuria in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus", Volume 13 Issue 12, December 2024, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1172-1174, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR241210081518, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR241210081518