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
