Incidence of gastro-esophageal reflux disease associated with type 2 diabetes

Authors

  • Sudarshan Tandukar Alka Hospital Pvt. Ltd., Lalitpur, Nepal
  • Ansu Mali Joshi Alka Hospital Pvt. Ltd., Lalitpur, Nepal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3126/jucms.v3i3.24246

Keywords:

Gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD), Nepal, Type 2 diabetes

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease is a growing problem with a reportedly increasing prevalence in type 2 diabetes patients. Despite this, study on the prevalence of Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease in Nepalese patients with type 2 diabetes is not available. The objective of this study is to determine the incidence of Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease in Nepalese patients with type 2 diabetes.

MATERIAL AND METHODS: This cross-sectional study was carried out for a period of three months in patients with type 2 diabetes. A structured questionnaire “Frequency Scale for the Symptoms of GERD (FSSG)” was used for the evaluation of Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease in a total of Ninety Six (96) patients.

RESULTS: The incidence of Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease was observed in 22% of the patients with type 2 diabetes. The mean FSSG score in patients with Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease was 15.2 ± 9.3.

CONCLUSION: Gastro-Esophageal Reflux Disease is a common phenomenon in type 2 diabetes. Effective treatment along with proper glycemic control is essential so as to promote the Quality of Life of individuals.

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Author Biographies

Sudarshan Tandukar, Alka Hospital Pvt. Ltd., Lalitpur, Nepal

Department of Endocrinology

Ansu Mali Joshi, Alka Hospital Pvt. Ltd., Lalitpur, Nepal

Department of Endocrinology

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Published

2015-12-31

How to Cite

Tandukar, S., & Joshi, A. M. (2015). Incidence of gastro-esophageal reflux disease associated with type 2 diabetes. Journal of Universal College of Medical Sciences, 3(3), 32–34. https://doi.org/10.3126/jucms.v3i3.24246

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Vol. 3 No. 3 (2015)

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