Prevalence and Correlation of Masked Hypertension with Microalbuminuria in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Early detection of microvascular and macrovascular complications in diabetes is crucial for timely intervention. This study investigated the prevalence of masked hypertension in normotensive Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients and assessed its correlation with microalbuminuria, an early indicator of diabetic nephropathy. Among 84 participants, 22.6% exhibited masked hypertension, and 27.4% had microalbuminuria. A significant correlation was observed between masked hypertension and increased prevalence of microalbuminuria (p = 0.026). These findings highlight the importance of routine screening for masked hypertension and microalbuminuria in diabetic patients to mitigate the risk of kidney complications.
Authors: Sehra Iqbal, Sulthan Raslin Salih, Pt Iqbal
Institution: Yenepoya University
Language: English
Subfield: Nephrology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4405647352