Abstract:
Background: Anemia is defined as a reduction in the hemoglobin concentration of blood, which consequently
reduces the oxygen-carrying capacity of red blood cells such that they are unable to meet the body’s physiological
needs. Several reports have indicated that anemia mostly occurs in patients with diabetes with renal insufficiency
while limited studies have reported the incidence of anemia in people with diabetes prior to evidence of renal
impairment. Other studies have also identified anemia as a risk factor for the need for renal replacement therapy
in diabetes. Understanding the pathogenesis of anemia associated with diabetes may lead to the development
of interventions to optimize outcomes in these patients. The aim of this study was therefore to determine the
prevalence of anemia among patients with type 2 diabetes.
