Overweight and Obesity in Saudi Adults with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
Journal Title: Archives of Diabetes & Obesity - Year 2018, Vol 1, Issue 3
Abstract
Background: Worldwide epidemic exists with respect to diabetes mellitus, primarily because of increased rates of obesity. The trend of increasing obesity prevalence has increased at a faster rate in patients with T1DM compared to the general population. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted at Primary Health Care Clinics and the diabetes centre at King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital. A total of 237 Saudi with T1DM and 238 non diabtic patients (control) were randomly selected. Results: A total of 475 patients attending the Primary Health Care Clinics and the diabetes centre were included in this study;193 (40.6%) were male, 282 (59.4%) were female with mean age 27.6±2.9 years. T1DM group comprised of 237 (49.9%) patients and non-diabetic (control) group comprised of 238 (50.1% ) of the sample. T1DM patients were not significantly different in age, had significant higher BM and HbA1c values when compared to control subjects. A comparison between both diabetic and control groups in relation to BMI subgroups and in relation to gender revealed that T1DM with BMI ≥ 30 (138(56.6%)) were significantly more frequent than control cases (106(43.3%)), P=0.003. However, Overweight and obesity were more frequent in female patients, there were no significant difference between gender. Obesity was significantly more frequent in female T1DM compared to control cases (76.1% vs 23.9%) with female to male ratio 3.2:1.0, p=0.03. Conclusion: Patients with T1DM develop overweight and obesity more frequently than the general population. Gender-related differences in body weight in young type 1 diabetic adults were observed. The study stress that T1DM patients require special attention. This can be done through health education at the primary care level and the diabetic clinics.
Authors and Affiliations
Khalid S Aljabri, Samia A Bokhari, Muneera A Alshareef, Patan M Khan, Bandari K Aljabri
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP588770
- DOI 10.32474/ADO.2018.01.000115
- Views 59
- Downloads 0
Management of Hypoglycemia in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
The rate limiting step of intensive diabetes management for patients with diabetes is treatment induced hypoglycemia. Thus, hypoglycemia remains a significant barrier in optimizing glycemic control and reducing long-term...
A Phase II Study to Evaluate Connections in Higher Risk For Heart Disease and Narcissists Appearance in Private Pharmacy Institutions Pune University India Behaviors Among Men Who Have Work With Men (MM): Is There Evidence of an Effect?
Respect can earn. Wrinkle shows life is loved your life and ageing with dignity. Self-admiration increasing day by day. According to a study conducted by the Private Pharmacy Instituions in Pune University, men women hav...
The Diabetes Epidemic in the South Pacific: A Pilot Study Utilising Hand Grip Strength in Tonga
Background: Hand-grip strength (HGS) has been shown recently to help in predicting disease outcomes and assessing health risk, particularly in cardiovascular and metabolic disease. Studies confirming its link to diabetes...
Type 2 Diabetes and Hypertension among Saudi Patients with Obesity
Background and Objective: Obesity is a major risk factor for non communicable diseases. Obesity, diabetes and hypertension are so tightly linked. This study aims to determine the frequency of type 2 diabetes and hyperten...
Integration of Novel Emerging Technologies for the Management of Type-2 Diabetes
The incidence of twin epidemics, obesity and type-2 diabetes are increasing rapidly worldwide in the past two decades [1-7]. By azand large, clinicians manage diabetes by meticulous management of blood glucose levels to...