ABO Blood Group and Its Associated Factors Among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients
https://doi.org/10.47836//mjmhs18.4.9
- Author:
Sharifah Azdiana Tuan Din
1
;
Mastura Mohd Sopian
2
;
Nur Dalila Nabihan Ahmad Tajuddin
1
;
Azrul Abdullah
3
Author Information
1. Regenerative Medicine Cluster, Advanced Medical and Dental Institute (AMDI), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), 13200 Kepala Batas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
2. Oncology and Radiology Cluster, Advanced Medical and Dental Institute (AMDI), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), 13200 Kepala Batas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
3. Advanced Diagnostic Laboratory, Advanced Medical and Dental Institute (AMDI), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), 13200 Kepala Batas, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
ABO blood group, T2DM, HbA1C, BMI, Disease control
- From:Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences
2022;18(No.4):62-66
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Introduction: ABO blood group can be associated with chronic diseases, for example, cancer and coronary heart
disease, however it is not proven in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). The aim of this study was to identify the association between the ABO blood group and disease control among T2DM patients at Kepala Batas, Penang. Methods:
Approximately two mL vials of fresh blood were collected and typed using the tube method from 129 T2DM and 132
non-diabetic (control) patients, who visited the specialist clinic. The sociodemographic characteristics of the T2DM
patients was analysed using descriptive analysis. The proportions of A, B, AB, and O blood groups among the diabetic and control patients were compared using the chi-square test. Any association between the ABO blood group
and disease control was identified using the bivariate correlation test. Results: No significant association was found
between the ABO group and T2DM patients (p = 0.152) when compared with the control group. However, blood
group B was the most frequent among T2DM patients (33.3%) compared to blood group O within the control group
(36.4%). Negative associations were observed between the ABO blood group and BMI (r = 0.098, p = 0.268), as well
as the HbA1C value (r = -0.065, p = 0.464). Conclusion: No association was found between the ABO blood group
and the associated risk factors (BMI and HbA1C). However, individuals with blood group B and risk factors, such as
older age group, obesity, and high HbA1C value (more than 7.0%), should be monitored.
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