Status of Serum Fructosamine in Diabetic Subjects in Udaipur, Rajasthan

Background: Estimation of glycated haemoglobin and fructosamine in diabetic patient for the assessment of glycemic control isgaining importance now a day. Little data is available about assessment of fructosamine in our area. Hence the present study was undertaken to know the levels of fructosamine in diabetic patients. Material and Methods: Total 150 subjects were involved in present study and divided into two groups. Out of 150 subjects 50 were healthy subjects and 100 type II diabetes mellitus patients. In all subjects, fasting blood glucose level, postprandial blood glucose level, glycated haemoglobin and fructosamine were measured. Results: Fasting and post prandial blood glucose was significantly increased in diabetic patient as compared to healthy controls (P < 0.001). Moreover, the glycated haemoglobin and fructosamine levels were significantly increased in diabetic patient (P < 0.001). However, when these parameters were used to see the difference between males and females, there was no statistical difference seen. Conclusion: The results of current study show that glycated haemoglobin and fructosamine levels are significantly increased in diabetic patients and measurement of fructosamine is having more importance than glycated haemoglobin.