Key result
Autonomic neuropathy in NIDDM patients was associated with a significantly higher BMI compared to patients without autonomic neuropathy (31.0 vs 27.5; P<0.01).
Why the study?
Is obesity associated with an increased prevalence of autonomic neuropathy in patients with non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus?
Population
51 patients with non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, age 41-59 years, duration of diabetes 0-15 years.
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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Higher BMI was associated with autonomic neuropathy in NIDDM; leaves open causality and requires prospective confirmation before clinical adoption.
Cross-Sectional (n=51)
Is obesity associated with an increased prevalence of autonomic neuropathy in patients with non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus?
Absolute Event Rate: 31% vs 27.5%
p-value: p=<0.01
Obesity is significantly associated with the presence of autonomic neuropathy in patients with type II diabetes mellitus.
Bergström et al. (1990) conducted a cross-sectional in Non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM) (n=51). Autonomic neuropathy vs. No autonomic neuropathy was evaluated on Body Mass Index (BMI) (p=<0.01). Autonomic neuropathy in NIDDM patients was associated with a significantly higher BMI compared to patients without autonomic neuropathy (31.0 vs 27.5; P<0.01).
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