To assess mean platelet volume in type II diabetes mellitus patients

Abstract

Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a widespread disease. The present study was conducted to assess mean platelet volume in type II diabetes mellitus patients. Materials & Methods: The present study was conducted on 116 type II diabetes mellitus patients of both gender. Mean Platelet volume (MPV) estimation was done in the laboratory by five part fully automatic hematology analyzer by Horiba ABX pentra 80. Results: Out of 116 patients, males were 76 and females were 40. The mean platelet volume in diabetic patients was 8.52 fL and healthy patients was 7.69 fL. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Authors found increase platelet volume in diabetic patients as compared to healthy.