Comparison of Micro- and Macrovascular Disease(s) in People With Type 2 Diabetes, Who Have Moderate to Severe Acanthosis Nigricans vs. Those Who do Not Have Acanthosis Nigricans
Objectives: To correlate moderate to severe acanthosis nigricans with diabetes complication Methodology: T2DM patient will be recruited from endocrine OPD 1\. Clinical History and Examination: 1. General Physical Examination: Height, weight, waist circumference, hip circumference, BMI, Blood Pressure, Hand grip. Acanthosis Nigricans. 2. Complications Assessment: Patient will be analysed for: Micro Vascular (a) Diabetic retinopathy (i) Mild NPDR (ii) Mod NPDR (iii) Macular Edema / CSME (b) Neuropathy (Mild/Mod/Severe) (c) Chronic Kidney Disease (i) Micro/Macro albumin urea (ii) Increased Creatinine (iii) Decreased eGFR Macro Vascular 1. Low ABI/PAD 2. CVD-MI/PTCA/CABG/Heart Failure 3. CVS-Stroke/ TIA/Carotid Blockage \>50%
• Patients with T2DM (up to 30 years Duration)
• Age 20 to 70 years
• BMI \>25 kg/m² to \>40 kg/m²
• Gender- Both (Male \& Female)
• Mild, Moderate and Severe Acanthosis