Comparison of Serum Glucose and Electrolytes in Adult Diabetic Patients and Healthy Controls

Abstract Diabetes mellitus is the most common metabolic disorder in our community. Diabetic patients may suffer from electrolyte imbalance due to complications of diabetes. Objectives: To compare serum glucose and electrolytes in adult diabetic patients and healthy controls. Methods: 414 participants of both genders were included. They were divided into two groups, group I had 214 diabetic patients and group II had 200 non-diabetic control group. Blood glucose, Sodium, Potassium and Chloride were measured in both groups. Results: Diabetic group showed statistically signicant low mean levels of sodium (Na) and chloride (Cl) as compared to the control group. While the potassium (K) mean level in diabetic group was high as compared to control group but no statistical signicance was observed. Conclusion: It was concluded that the sodium and chloride levels were signicantly low in diabetic patients while potassium level were higher in diabetic patients. Key words: Diabetes, Glucose, Electrolytes, Potassium, Chloride, Sodium