A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Health Status, Economic Burden, and Lifestyle Factors among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes at a Tertiary Care Hospital
Irshad Pasha1, Baharul Islam Haidary1★, Gautham Krishna1, Srikantesh Seegekuppe Puttaraju1, Robin George1, Hafis Ambalapotta1, Bettur Jayappa Mahendra Kumar1, Rajesh Venkataraman2★ Corresponding author
- 1Department of Pharmacy Practice, Sri Adichunchanagiri College of Pharmacy, Adichunchanagiri University, B. G. Nagara, Mandya, Karnataka, INDIA.
- 2Department of Pharmacy Practice, Parul University, Vadodara, Gujarat, INDIA.
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Baharul Islam Haidary
Department of Pharmacy Practice, Sri Adichunchanagiri College of Pharmacy, Adichunchanagiri University, B. G. Nagara, Mandya, Karnataka, INDIA.
Received: 28-05-2025; Revised: 14-07-2025; Accepted: 04-09-2025.
Volume 17, Issue 4 · pp. 934–941 · PUBLISHED · DOI: 10.5530/jyp.20250064
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Background:Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus is one of the most prevalent non communicable chronic disease globally. Early detection and modification of lifestyle including diet and physical activity, are crucial to prevent the progression and economic burden experienced by the patient in developing countries like India. Objectives:This study aimed to assess the health and economic outcomes associated with diabetes in consideration of lifestyle of patients with T2DM. Materials and Methods:A 6-months cross-sectional was conducted in tertiary care hospital. The study included 196 participants diagnosed with T2DM and based on the study criteria. Data collected from patient records and questionnaires were analysed by chi-square, correlation, and linear regression statistical methods. Results:Lifestyle habits, diet, and diabetes management were significantly associated with p-values <0.05, 95% CI for Chi-square and Pearson correlation. The average monthly cost of managing diabetes was found to be INR 7,197 (85.71 USD), exceeding the national minimum wage per month. Conclusion:Thus, the lifestyle factors such as diet, physical activity and healthy habits are effective adjuvants in managing health and economic constituents significantly there by reducing the complications and economic consequences of diabetic patients.
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Pasha, I., Haidary, B. I., Krishna, G., Puttaraju, S. S., George, R., Ambalapotta, H., Kumar, B. J. M., & Venkataraman, R. (). A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Health Status, Economic Burden, and Lifestyle Factors among Patients with Type 2 Diabetes at a Tertiary Care Hospital. Journal of Young Pharmacists, 17(4), 934–941. https://doi.org/10.5530/jyp.20250064