Prevalence and Characterisation of Anaemia among Type II Diabetic Female and Male Patients Over 50 Years

Anishma Shaju, Angel Jose, Dr. Gopakumar R.

Abstract: Diabetes mellitus (DM) refers to metabolic imbalance where inadequate insulin release or ineffective insulin activity leads to persistent hyperglycemia. This study designed to evaluate the rate of anaemia among type II diabetics over the age of 50 and to further characterize the condition. Over a duration of ten months, this cross-sectional study was performed in a hospital setting, involving diabetic patients aged over 50 with at least two years since diagnosis chosen according to specific inclusion and exclusion standards. To improve patient?s well-being, strategies for routine evaluation and effective treatment of anaemia should focus on individuals with prolonged diabetes duration and those with associated comorbidities or complications. Timely diagnosis and ongoing evaluation of diabetes may contribute to lowering the risk of future complications.

Keywords: Diabetes Mellitus (DM), Hemoglobin (Hb), Red blood corpuscle (RBC), Mean cell volume (MCV), Mean cell hemoglobin (MCH), Mean cell hemoglobin concentration (MCHC), Erythropoietin (EPO)

How to Cite?: Anishma Shaju, Angel Jose, Dr. Gopakumar R., "Prevalence and Characterisation of Anaemia among Type II Diabetic Female and Male Patients Over 50 Years", Volume 14 Issue 11, November 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 991-994, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR251112120854, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR251112120854