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Abstract
Diabetes complications significantly impact health, yet the relationship between insulin levels, insulin resistance, and related biochemical variables in males with uncontrolled diabetes remains underexplored. This study aimed to assess insulin, HbA1c, glucose levels, insulin resistance, and body mass index (BMI) in males with diabetes complications compared to healthy controls. Conducted from December 2023 to May 2024 in Hawija’s hospitals and clinics, the study included 70 male patients aged 40-70 with diabetes complications and 20 age-matched healthy controls. Results revealed significantly higher levels of insulin, glucose, insulin resistance, and BMI in patients with diabetes complications (P ≤ 0.01) compared to controls. The study concludes that increased insulin resistance due to elevated insulin and glucose levels contributes to severe diabetes complications, including neuropathy, retinopathy, and vascular disease.