PREVALENCE AND DETERMINANTS OF DIABETES AMONG PEOPLE ATTENDING A MEDICAL CAMP AT THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA

Dr.Shaliet Rose Sebastian

Volume : VI, Issue : XI, November - 2017

PREVALENCE AND DETERMINANTS OF DIABETES AMONG PEOPLE ATTENDING A MEDICAL CAMP AT THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, KERALA

Dr. Shaliet Rose Sebastian

Abstract :

Background: Diabetes is very common in Kerala. Early diagnosis and treatment can prevent complications. Objective:This study aims to describe the proportion of hyperglycaemia and known risk factors of diabetes among adults who attended a screening camp at Kulathoor,Thiruvananthapuram. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among 67 adults who attended a camp at Kulathoor, Trivandrum. Data on Age, gender, occupation, past history, family history, treatment, exercise, addictions, height, weight, BMI, GRBS was collected. Results: Among 67 who had blood checkup, 22(32.83%) were detected to have hyperglycaemia. Among these,20(29.85%) were known diabetics and 2(2.98%) were newly detected .Family history, insufficiency of exercise and substance abuse were more common among diabetics. Conclusion: Medical camps should be promoted in the community to improve screening practices for Diabetes Mellitus