Early diagnostics of carbohydrate metabolism disorders in comparison with other metabolic disorders among employees of internal affairs bodies suffering from hypertension

This article reflects the results of screening patients with hypertension for early diagnosis of diabetes mellitus 2 type (DM 2 type) and associated potential complications. The results showed a high prevalence of carbohydrate metabolism disorders, including first-diagnosed type 2 diabetes. Also, all patients with impaired glucose metabolism had higher body mass index, hyperglycemia and even had signs of kidney damage, which clinically were not evident.