Open AccessIncidence of gastro-esophageal reflux disease associated with type 2 diabetes
Author(s) -
Sudarshan Tandukar,
Ansu Mali Joshi
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of universal college of medical sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2350-8582
pISSN - 2091-2846
DOI - 10.3126/jucms.v3i3.24246
Subject(s) - medicine , reflux , gastro , gerd , incidence (geometry) , type 2 diabetes , diabetes mellitus , disease , gastroenterology , glycemic , insulin , endocrinology , physics , optics
BACKGROUND: Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease is a growing problem with a reportedly increasing prevalence in type 2 diabetes patients. Despite this, study on the prevalence of Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease in Nepalese patients with type 2 diabetes is not available. The objective of this study is to determine the incidence of Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease in Nepalese patients with type 2 diabetes.
MATERIAL AND METHODS: This cross-sectional study was carried out for a period of three months in patients with type 2 diabetes. A structured questionnaire “Frequency Scale for the Symptoms of GERD (FSSG)” was used for the evaluation of Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease in a total of Ninety Six (96) patients.
RESULTS: The incidence of Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease was observed in 22% of the patients with type 2 diabetes. The mean FSSG score in patients with Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease was 15.2 ± 9.3.
CONCLUSION: Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease is a common phenomenon in type 2 diabetes. Effective treatment along with proper glycemic control is essential so as to promote the Quality of Life of individuals.