Prevalence of Diabetes and Pre-diabetes in Class III and Class IV Healthy Obese Employees of KIMS University, Maharashtra

Journal Title: National Journal of Integrated Research in Medicine - Year 2011, Vol 2, Issue 4

Abstract

Background & objectives: Diabetes is the most common metabolic disorder and its prevalence is increasing in almost all countries. The aim of the study was to estimate the prevalence of undiagnosed diabetes and pre-diabetes in class III and class IV healthy obese employees of Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) University, Karad, Maharashtra. Methods: We screened 600 employees of KIMS University, out of these 105 were included in this study. We studied oral glucose tolerance test (OGGT) and glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in study group. Classification of new cases was based on the oral glucose tolerance test (OGGT). Results: The prevalence of undiagnosed diabetes among class III and class IV healthy obese employees was 3.8 %, where as pre-diabetics 7.6% making total of 11.4%. Oral glucose tolerance test (OGGT) level was significantly higher (P<0.001) in diabetics and pre-diabetics when compared to non-diabetics. Normal or low level of glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) was found in diabetics and pre-diabetics. Conclusion: The findings of our study and their implication would help to design disease prevention and to reduce morbidity in healthy obese  individuals. We recommend that screening for the diabetes and pre-diabetes should be employed as part of routine occupational health check-up programme and OGTT may be the gold standard test to identify undiagnosed diabetes and pre-diabetes in healthy obese individuals.

Authors and Affiliations

Anjum K. Sayyed*, Dr. Vilas U. Chavan**, Dr. Nazir R. Attar ***, Dr. Satish Kakade****, Dr. Sangita R. Patil*, Dr. Ajit V. Sont

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Anjum K. Sayyed*, Dr. Vilas U. Chavan**, Dr. Nazir R. Attar ***, Dr. Satish Kakade****, Dr. Sangita R. Patil*, Dr. Ajit V. Sont (2011). Prevalence of Diabetes and Pre-diabetes in Class III and Class IV Healthy Obese Employees of KIMS University, Maharashtra. National Journal of Integrated Research in Medicine, 2(4), 39-44. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-86538