A Descriptive Study to Assess the Risk of Prediabetes among Adult between the Age of 45-75 Years in Ambalapara Gramapanchayath

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus (DM), is a metabolic disorders characterized by a high blood sugar level over a prolonged period of time due to the hyposecretion of insulin from the pancreas. Symptoms often include frequent urination, increased thirst, and increased hunger. If left untreated, diabetes can cause many complications. Statement of The Problem: Assess the risk of prediabetes among adult between the age of 45-75 years in Ambalapara Gramapanchayath. Objectives: i) to assess the relation between BMI and diabetes, ii) to assess the relation between BMR and diabetes iii) to assess the risk of prediabetes among adult between the age of 45-75 years. Methodology: Descriptive study, structured can risk questionnaire used to identify the risk of pre diabetes or type 2 diabetes mainly for adults between the ages of 45 and 75 years, but may also be used for younger age groups in high risk populations. Result and Discussion: The descriptive statistics were used for the analysis of data. The analysis was carried out on the basis of objectives and hypothesis of the study. The result shows that the risk of prediabetes among adult in Ambalapara gramapanchayath is depended on the demographic variable of age. The result of the study was discussed according to the objectives. The highest score obtained is 34 and the lowest is 13.The mean value of BMI is 22.53.There are 19 members having BMI less than 21 kg/m2 (low risk for prediabetes). There are 40 members having BMI between 21-32 kg/m2 (moderate risk for prediabetes). There is 1 member having BMI greater than 32 kg/m2 (high risk for prediabetes).