Anthropometric indices among Mathumega disease patients (Diabetic Type 11) in the Vadamarachy area according to Siddha perspective

Abstract

The objective of this study was to determine the anthropometric indices for Vadamaradchy area among the mathumega disease patients (Diabetes Type II). In a study conducted recently with 193 type II diabetes mellitus patients aged 40-70 years. The occurrence of diabetes mellitus based on Pirakruti was assessed. The height and weight were measured using standardized equipment and body mass index (BMI) calculated. Asian cut of value for BMI was used to group the patients as overweight and obese. The study design was approved by the Ethical Review Committee, Faculty of Medicine, University of Jaffna. According to the different combinations of the features there were 68 Vatha Pirakruti patients, 74 patients with Pitha Pirakruti, and 51 patients with Kapha Pirakruti. According to Pirakruti, Pitha Pirakruti subjects were higher than other Pirakrruties with lowest number in Kapha Pirakruti. The mean height of 158.5 ± 11.2 cm in males was significantly (p value=0.001) higher than females (150.8 ± 7.5cm), the mean height of total study sample was 155.36 ±10.55 cm. 62.86Kg is the average weight of the subjects. Majority of the diabetic subjects were in Class 1 obesity (50.26 %) and 29 (15.03 %) patients were with Class 2 obesity, 12.44 % were overweight. Central obesity was present in 55.9% of the patients. The highest incidence of diabetic mellitus patients mostly over weight and obesity was predominantly seen in 150 patients (77.73%). Among the diabetic patients 161 and 32 belonged to the Pitha and Vatha Prakruti respectively. According to Pirakruti, Pitha Pirakruti (52 males and 22 females) subjects were higher than other Pirakiruties with lowest number in Kapha Pirakruti (29 males and 22 females).