Finger ridge count and finger print pattern in maturity onset diabetes mellitus.

ABSTRACT

Total finger ridge count, absolute finger ridge count and finger print pattern were studied in 150 maturity onset diabetes mellitus patients and compared to 120 controls. Significant findings were in males, with both hands combined and separately (i) an increase in radial and ulnar loops and arches (ii) A decrease in whorls. (iii) In females, an increase in ulnar loops and a decrease in whorls in the left hand was observed.