ABSTRACT
To find out the prevalence of metabolic syndrome in type-2 Diabetes Mellitus and its cardiovascular affects using the guide lines of WHO [World Health Organization] and NCEP [National Cholesterol Education Program]. Six hundred eighty patients were selected on a random sample basis from those suffering from Diabetes Mellitus Type-2 from January 2004 to May 2005, at the Ziauddin Medical University Hospital and Consultation Clinic. Six hundred eighty patients were screened and their mean age was 58 years with 374 [55%] being males and 306 [45%] being females. Their mean duration of Diabetes Mellitus was observed to be 13 years. Three hundred twelve [46%] were found to be of Metabolic Syndrome. Out of this 143 were found to have cardiovascular events. Early diagnosis, treatment and prevention of Diabetes Mellitus Type-2 and Metabolic Syndrome present a major challenge for health care professional facing an epidemic of over-weight and sedentary life-style