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Background: Rotating night shift work disrupts circadian rhythms and has been associated with obesity, metabolic syndrome, and glucose dysregulation. However, its association with Type 2 diabetes remains unclear. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate this association in Indian population, particularly in Chennai. Aim and Objectives: The aim of the study was to figure out the prevalence of Type 2 diabetes mellitus in night shift workers in Chennai. Materials and Methods: After obtaining written informed consent and Institutional Ethical Clearance, a cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was conducted for 200 subjects of both sexes by convenient sampling method. Personal details from the subject along with sleep duration and history of diabetes were collected. Pre-tested structured questionnaires were filled by them. The exclusion criteria are college going students, part-time workers, and day time workers. Data collected and entered into Microsoft Excel. Data cleaning were done and analyzed using SPSS software. The results were interpreted and analyzed. Results: Among the study population of 200, there were 74 cases of pre-assessed diabetes mellitus, which concludes for 37%. Conclusion: The study suggests that night shift work is a risk factor for the onset of diabetes mellitus.

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