A study to assess the risk of diabetes mellitus among the adult population in a selected community panikhaiti, Guwahati Assam

Prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus is increasing globally and has reached epidemic proportion in many countries. The study was undertaken to assess the risk of diabetes mellitus in a selected community. A descriptive survey was conducted among 40 subjects in a rural population of Panikhaiti, Guwahati Assam. The study subjects were between the age group of 21 to 60years. Participants was chosen by using a convenient sampling technique. Data on socio-demographic factors were collected and clinical measurement (Body Mass Index, Fasting Blood Sugar, Blood Pressure) was measured. IDRS was used to assess the risk status of Diabetes Mellitus. The findings revealed that 32.5% participants were classified under high risk category, 55% had moderate risk and 12.5% low risk.