DEGENERATIVE COMPLICATIONS OF TYPE 2 DIABETES: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY IN A MOROCCAN POPULATION

Diabetes is a well-established risk factor for the development of major degenerative complications affecting various organs, with serious consequences in terms of morbidity and mortality. Understanding the pathophysiological mechanisms and risk factors underlying these complications may enable improved preventive and therapeutic strategies. We conducted a cross-sectional study over a 2-month period, including 101 patients with type 2 diabetes presenting with at least one degenerative complication. Epidemiological, clinical, and paraclinical data were collected from medical records and supplemented by bedside interviews. The mean age of the patients was 68 years, with a male predominance (M/F ratio = 1.72). A family history of diabetes and cardiovascular disease was reported in 57.42% and 21.78% of cases, respectively. The mean disease duration was 20 years, and 62.37% of patients were symptomatic at diagnosis.