Objective: Detection of OSA by results of the Stop-bang questionnaire in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Material and Methods: Total of 300 patients was examined (mean age was 59.4 ± 6.66 years). All examined were divided to male and female. 150 female patients mean age 57.4 ± 7.6 years, mean body mass index (BMI) 31.2 ± 5.0 kg / mІ, neck circumference, (mean 38.04 ± 2 cm). 150 male patients, men with type 2 diabetes (mean age 54 ± 8.3 years), mean BMI - 28.9 ± 7.2 kg / mІ, neck circumference 41.8 cm ± 3 cm. Results: According to the results of the questionnaire, it was noted that 45.4% of men had a snore in a dream, 75.7% had a female among those suffering from T2DM. In each group, 87% of the patients complained of weakness during the day. In 25.7% of women and 10.6% of men, periodic respiratory arrest in a dream was detected. A direct correlation between T2DM, BMI and sleep apnea (p <0.01). Conclusions: According to the Stop-bang questionnaire, the high risk of developing OSA among men and women in the Uzbek nationality. 37.5% of men with T2DM and 40.9% of women with T2D who had a high risk of developing sleep apnea. Given that the quality of life indicator is an indicator of the state of health, any violation of them dictates the need for timely detection and correction of OSA. The results obtained make it possible to recommend further investigation of patients with a polysomnography to determine the diagnosis of OSA and treatment.
Relation of Neck Circumference to Central Obesity and Overweight in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Presenting to a Tertiary Center
