Prevalence of Obesity in Diabetic Subjects in South Kerala
Journal Title: International Journal of Contemporary Medical Research - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction: The increasing prevalence of obesity in the population poses as an independent risk factor in developing diabetes. This study aimed to find the prevalence of Obesity in Diabetic patients compared to non diabetic patients who attended Medicine and Diabetology departments of various hospitals in South Kerala during the period June 2015 to May 2016. Material and Methods: A total of 326 participants aged between 30 to 60 years were included in the study. Body mass Index and waist circumference was measured. Fasting plasma glucose was determined using the hexokinase method. 116 patients were obese (60 males and 56 females). Results: The percentage of obese people were significantly more in diabetic compared to non diabetic and hyperglycemia was more prevalent in the obese. This prevalence of hyperglycemia was significant statistically. Conclusions: The majority of overweight individuals are insulin resistant. Obesity, lack of exercise and a diet rich in saturated fat lead to insulin resistance and Diabetes. The more the grade of obesity, more was the prevalence of Diabetes.
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Syam D. Gopal, Sumesh Raj
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