Evaluation of Plasma Fibrinogen Levels and Its Association with Microalbuminuria and Glycemic Control in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Increased level of Fibrinogen is supposed to be a risk factor for Macrovascular disease. Insulin acutely increases Fibrinogen production in an individual with Type 2 Diabetes. There is a correlation between fibrinogen level and duration of Diabetes. Aim : To evaluate the levels of Plasma Fibrinogen and its association with Microalbuminuria and glycemic control in patients of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). Materials and Methods : A hospital-based Cross-Sectional Study was conducted at the Department of Medicine, Bharati Hospital and Research Centre. The study aimed to evaluate the levels of plasma fibrinogen and its association with microalbuminuria and glycemic control in patients with T2DM. A total of 100 subjects (males and females) presenting with Diabetes Mellitus to our hospital were included in the study after informed consent. A detailed clinical history and relevant laboratory investigations were done. Statistical Analysis : The quantitative data was represented as their Mean盨D. Categorical and nominal data were expressed in percentage. The t-test was used for analysing quantitative data, or else non-parametric data were analysed by Mann Whitney test. All analysis was carried out by using SPSS software version 21. Results : Mean Fibrinogen level in study cases was 507.8 mg/dl with 26% had Fibrinogen levels of more than 500 mg/dl. Micro and Macro-albuminuria were seen in 25% and 9% cases. Mean Fibrinogen level was significantly more in cases with a duration of Diabetes 5 years, poor glycemic control and Microalbuminuria. Conclusion : Microalbuminuric Diabetic patients and poor Glycemic control patients showed higher fibrinogen levels. It can be concluded that Hyperfibrinogenaemia may precede the onset of Clinical Vascular Complications