Dermatoglyphic Patterns as a Predictive Marker in Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-Sectional Study in the Bangalore Population

Dermatoglyphics the scientific study of ridge patterns on fingers and palms—has been explored as a potential tool for identifying genetic and metabolic disorders. This study investigates the dermatoglyphic features in individuals diagnosed with diabetes mellitus, analyzing both qualitative and quantitative parameters such as fingerprint patterns, ridge counts, and atd angles. A cohort of 25 diabetic patients aged between 35 and 85 years was assessed using the kajal print method. Statistical analyses, including t-tests, were applied to derive population means and compare findings against established norms. The study found increased total finger ridge counts (TFRC) and characteristic fingerprint patterns among diabetics, suggesting that dermatoglyphics may offer valuable insight into early detection and risk profiling of diabetes.