Is Blood Groups are Risk Factor for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus?

Dr. B. V. Sudheer M.D., Dr. Shaik Ahamed MD.

Abstract: No confirmatory studies have been performed in India to look whether the blood group is a risk factor for development of Type 2 Diabetes mellitus. We studied ABO blood groups in Type2 Diabetes Mellitus who are having parental background. In our study the results showing that B and O Blood groups are more associated with the parental History of Diabetes. B and O groups are more associated with the Females with the parental History and A and O groups are more associated with the Males having parental History. But it is not clear why there are associations between blood group type and diabetes.

Keywords: DM{Diabetes mellitus}, Blood Group A, B, AB, O,