iajapnIAJAPNIAJAPN2709-3263https://doi.org/10.47310/iajapn.2024.v05i01.003Assessment of Cardiovascular Risk in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus PatientsAbdullahNabeelaAfnanShaffrinaBegumMBBS, Resident Medical Officer, Care Hospitals, Road Number 1, Prem Nagar, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, 500034, TelanganaMBBS, Resident Medical Officer, Zoi Hospitals, Attapur, Hyderabad, 500048, TelanganaMBBS, Final year student, Osmania Medical College, Koti, Hyderabad, 500095, TelanganaBackground: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a prevalent and chronic metabolic disorder associated with an elevated risk of cardiovascular complications. This assessment aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the multifaceted factors contributing to cardiovascular risk in individuals with Type 2 diabetes. Aim and Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess cardiovascular risk in type 2 diabetic patients. Materials and Methods: A prospective cohort study was conducted among known diabetes patients. Information on sociodemographic characteristics was gathered using a pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire, relevant lab investigations were performed, necessary clinical data was collected and the PROCAM score was used to calculate the risk of CVD. Results: 200 participants in the age range of 20-60 years took part in the study in total. Of them, women made up the majority (57%). Most of the participants belonged to the age group 41-60 years. About two-third of the patients (66.5%) had diabetes for a period of more than 5 years. With 17.5% of patients in PROCAM score category 6 and 13.5% of patients in category 7, nearly one-third (31%) of the patients were at high cardiovascular risk. Conclusion: Ultimately, a more nuanced comprehension of the cardiovascular risk factors in Type 2 diabetics can guide the development of targeted interventions and preventive strategies to improve patient outcomes and reduce the burden of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality in this high-risk population.