Assessment of the Sleep Quality Among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients

Abstract

This cross-sectional study aimed to assess the sleep quality among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) patients attending BIRDEM General Hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh, during the period from 19th August 2023 to 20th September 2023. A sample size of 150 participants was determined and were selected from the diagnosed T2DM patient population. Data collection tools included a structured questionnaire for demographic and clinical information, along with the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) questionnaire. Sleep quality was categorized as good (score ≤ 6) or poor (score > 6). Sleep quality among the 150 patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) reveals that a significant majority, 68.7%, were categorized as poor, while 31.3% were good. Sleep disturbance characteristics demonstrated a range of sleep-related issues, including subjective sleep quality, sleep latency, duration, disturbances, and the use of sleeping medication. Factors associated with poor sleep quality were analyzed, revealing a statistically significant association with BMI (p=0.035), while other factors such as gender, age, residence, occupation, duration of T2DM, glycemic control, and treatment modalities did not show any significant associations. The significant association between BMI categories and sleep quality underscores the importance of addressing weight management as part of comprehensive diabetes care