Comparison of Digital and Palmar Dermatoglyphic Patterns in Diabetic and Non- Diabetic individuals

摘要: type II diabetes mellitus patients (37 males and 37 females), were compared with 74 controls, non- diabetics. Significant dermatoglyphic changes noted between diabetics Whorls the predominant digital pattern in both hands of male as well female This was seconded by presence ulnar loops. There no significant difference atd angle two study groups. Further studies larger populations, comparing different ethnicities may be done to find out value findings markers prediction many other diseases.