Ashok Rathore, Mukesh Kumar Samota, Himanshu Bedwal, Laxmikant Tank, Subhash Chand Jain
BACKGROUND Diabetes mellitus is a leading public health problem with increasing incidence and long-term complications. Hyperuricemia is an independent risk factor for developing micro and macro vascular complications. MATERIALS AND METHODS The study was conducted in 100 cases diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes mellitus. RESULTS Out of 100 patients, 60 patients showed elevated serum uric acid. Complications were more in patients with hyperuricemia. CONCLUSION Elevated serum uric acid levels in type 2 diabetes mellitus cause more micro vascular and macro vascular complications. Frequent monitoring of serum uric acid levels and early detection helps in the treatment of kidney disease
