Department of Community Medicine, Government Medical College, Haldwani, Nainital, Uttarakhand
*Corresponding author: Janki Bartwal, Post Graduate 2ndYear, Department of Community Medicine, Government Medical College, Haldwani, Nainital, Uttarakhand, Email id: jankibartwal@yahoo.in, Mobile no. 09760708040
Online published on 11 November, 2013.
Globalization, increasing urbanization, changes in traditional family structure & lifestyle & more mechanized workplace also directly affect dietary & physical activity patterns & ultimately increase the risk of diseases like Diabetes.
1) To estimate the prevalence of Diabetes in study subjects. 2) To identify the risk factors associated with Diabetes.
A Cross-sectional study was carried out among 200 Out Patient Department (OPD) patients aged ≥30 years in Rural Health Training Centre (RHTC) during June 2013-August 2013. Data was compiled, entered & analyzed using SPSS v20.
Among 200 patients, the prevalence of newly diagnosed diabetes was 5%; in females, it was found significantly more (9%) than males (1%) (z=2.5955, p<0.05). The people with impaired random blood glucose (RBS=140-200mg/dl) were 13%. The statistically significant association between the prevalence of diabetes and female sex, family history of diabetes and waist circumference was found.
Extensive efforts are required for raising the awareness level & regular screening of high-risk population is recommended for preventing the complications & disability.
Screening, Diabetes Mellitus, Out Patient Department, Risk factors
