Abstract

Objective: There is no information available on the prevalence of type 2 diabetes from rural population of Haryana. Therefore, a study was conducted to find out the prevalence rate and risk factors associated with type 2 diabetes. Methods: A retrospective study and prospective study was done in OPD of M M Institute of Medical Science and Research. Results: Among the hospital based patients the overall prevalence of type 2 diabetes was 4.70%. The prevalence was more number in females than males, respectively. Waist circumference, waist hip ratio, systolic blood pressure and fasting blood glucose was statistically significant among type 2 diabetes patients than normal controls. Multivariate logistic regression analyses revealed that the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus was significantly associated with body mass index and fasting blood glucose. Conclusions: This study showed that the prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus in rural population was low compared to previous studies on urban population of Haryana. Prevalence is influenced by body mass index and fasting blood glucose.

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