Prevalence of Anemia in Type 2 Diabetic Patients and correlation with Body Mass Index and Kidney function in Palestine

Background: The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of anemia in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus and to identify the set of anthropometric and biochemical factors that jointly influence the diabetic and anemic patients including body mass index and kidney function.. Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional design study that was carried out in a private medical center in Palestine. The study included a total of 453 patients with type 2 diabetes. Inclusion criteria included all patients (18 years or older) suffering from type 2 Diabetes mellitus attended the diabetic clinic from the 1st of January 2018, till 30th of December 2018.. Results: A total number of 453 diabetic patients were recruited in the study. Male constituted 48.5% (n=220) of the study sample and 51.4% (n=233) were female. Of total 453 diabetic patients, 38.4% (95% CI, 34%–43%) had anemia. The results of statistical modeling showed that female gender (AOR 18.5; 95% CI 9.35–21.97), presence of hypertension (AOR 2.11; 95% CI 1.98– 4.25), high BMI (AOR 1.101; 95% CI 1.045–1.159), high Serum Creatinine (AOR 1.72; 95% CI 1.22–2.13), high BUN level (AOR 1.22; 95% CI 1.145–1.301) and low e-GFR (AOR 0.571; 95% CI 0.271–0.872) are strong determents of anemia in type 2 diabetic patients.. Conclusion: The results of the current study revealed a high prevalence of Anemia among type 2 diabetes Mellitus patients. A significant association was reported between Anemia, kidney functions and body mass index..