Risk of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Diabetic Patient in Pravara Rural Hospital: An Observational Study

Dr. Meghna Ugale, Dr Sambhaji Gunjal

Abstract: Background: A metabolic condition known as diabetes mellitus is characterized by a rise in blood glucose levels. Diabetes is a chronic condition brought on by insufficient insulin production by the pancreas or inefficient insulin utilization by the body. Obstructive Sleep apnea: high prevalence of OSA in patients with diabetes. That the association between OSA and diabetes is bidirectional, meaning that the neuropathy of diabetes can affect the central control respiration and upper airway neural reflexes results in OSA. Aim and Objective: To see the risk Of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Hospitalized Diabetes Patients. Methodology: Participants will be selected according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. Explanation and written consent form will be given to participants regarding the study prior to the study. Each participant will be assessed according to Stop Bank Questionnaire All data will be collected and assessed. According to data collection conclusion will drawn out. Result: According to stop bank Questionnaire of High risk of OSA is seen in 19 Patient. Moderate risk OSA is seen in 23 Patient and Low risk of OSA is seen in 8 patients. So, there is Moderate to high Risk of obstructive Sleep Apnea in diabetes patients. Conclusion: This study concluded that there is moderate risk of obstructive sleep apnea in patients with diabetes mellitus.

Keywords: Diabetes mellitus, obstructive sleep apnea, stop bank questionnaire

How to Cite?: Dr. Meghna Ugale, Dr Sambhaji Gunjal, "Risk of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Diabetic Patient in Pravara Rural Hospital: An Observational Study", Volume 14 Issue 7, July 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 423-427, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR25705223323, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR25705223323