Anemia as a chronic condition of diabetes mellitus in adults treated in a Private Laboratory in the City of Jipijapa

Abstract

Anemia is a common complication in patients with diabetes mellitus, and its relationship with this chronic condition is key to proper clinical management. The objective of this study was to demonstrate anemia as a chronic condition of diabetes mellitus in adults treated at a private laboratory in the city of Jipijapa. A descriptive, cross-sectional, retrospective study with a quantitative approach was conducted with 193 patients, using hemoglobin, blood glucose, and HbA1c analysis. The results showed that 64.2% of patients had low hemoglobin. Analysis of the relationship between anemia and diabetes revealed a statistically significant association in both sexes (p < 0.001), highlighting that anemia is more common in patients with diabetes or prediabetes. This finding highlights the importance of regularly monitoring hemoglobin levels in diabetic patients, especially those with prediabetes, to prevent complications. It is concluded that anemia is common in patients with diabetes, most often in its mild form, highlighting the need for monitoring. The high prevalence of prediabetes and diabetes requires early intervention. The relationship between anemia and diabetes underscores the importance of a comprehensive approach to prevent complications.