2022, Vol. 9, Issue 4, Part D

Materials and Methods: Thirty-nine Diabetes patients from the age group of 40 to 50were randomly selected for the study. Stress levels were recorded by perceived stress scale questionnaire and Body Composition was calculated test using Body Mass Index. The collected data were statistically analyzed with suitable statistical techniques. In the results of the study stress do not have its impact of Body Composition in Diabetic.

Results: Diabetics had higher perceived stress score, medium score and lower score than diabetics. Body mass index in diabetics was slightly reduced than diabetic group and was higher in males compared to females diabetic males and females with more than 10 years duration had significantly higher score for perceived stress and poor MMSE (<23). MMSE and age were negatively correlated.

Conclusions: Diabetes leads to subtle decline in Body composition associated with high level of stress in the initial stages which may become profound as the disease progresses. Hence, it is important to screen all diabetic patients for stress level and decline in Body composition by simple bedside tests at baseline and at regular follow-up and counsel them to cope up with disease and also develops interventions such as lifestyle modification to prevent further progression.