Detección de prediabetes y sospecha de diabetes mediante tamizaje con ADA RISK SCORE© y glucometrías / Detection of prediabetes and suspected diabetes through screening with ADA RISK SCORE© and glucometry

La diabetes es una enfermedad crónica no transmisible de alta prevalencia y con alta tasa de compli- caciones. Su diagnóstico precoz y tratamiento oportuno resulta una estrategia necesaria para reducir el gasto en salud pública. Objetivo: Determinar la frecuencia de prediabetes y sospecha de diabetes mediante tamizaje con el ADA Risk SCORE© y glucometrías en pacientes del Centro Integral de Salud (CIS) Ramón Bográn. Pacientes y método: Estudio cuantitativo, de alcance descriptivo, transversal y prospectivo en individuos de ambos sexos mayores de 20 años que asistieron al CIS Ramón Bográn en Quimistán Santa Bárbara. Población/muestra por convenencia de 80 pacientes. El instrumento utilizado fue la escala de Riesgo ADA Risk Score©. Resultados: El 86.25% (69) de los 80 participan- tes eran mujeres, 52.5% (42) eran mayores de 40 años. La media del ADA Risk SCORE© en nuestra población fue 4 ±1.8 puntos. Del total de pacientes 56.25% (45) resultaron con Risk SCORE © menor de 4 (con riesgo normal), mientras que el 41.25% (33) y el 2.5% (2) de los sujetos obtuvieron SCORE entre 5 a 7 y mayor o igual a 8 respectivamente, lo que los pone en riesgo elevado de diabetes. Del total de glucometrías en ayuno realizadas, 56.25% (45) tuvieron valores normoglucémicos entre 60-99 mg/dL, mientras que 22.50% (18) estaban en rango de prediabetes; 21.25 % (17) estaban en rango de sospecha de diabetes. Conclusión: La mayoría de pacientes mostraron alteraciones glucémicas sugestivas de DM, mostrando altos porcentajes de sospecha de prediabetes y diabetes subdiagnosti- cada...(AU)

Diseño y validación de un score para detectar adultos con prediabetes y diabetes no diagnosticada / Development and validation of a screening score for prediabetes and undiagnosed diabetes

Resumen: Objetivo: Diseñar y validar un score de riesgo de fácil aplicación para detectar prediabetes y diabetes no diagnosticada en población mexicana. Material y métodos: Empleando la información del estudio de cohorte de 10 234 adultos del Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán (INCMNSZ), se identificaron factores de riesgo incluidos en modelos de regresión logística múltiple estratificados por sexo. Los coeficientes beta fueron multiplicados por 10 para obtener el peso de cada variable en el score. Una submuestra de la Encuesta Nacional de Salud y Nutrición (Ensanut) 2012 se usó para validar el score. Resultados: El score propuesto clasificó correctamente 55.4% a las mujeres con diabetes no diagnosticada y 57.2% a las mujeres con prediabetes o diabetes. Por su parte, clasificó correctamente a los hombres en 68.6 y 69.9%, respectivamente. Conclusiones: Presentamos el diseño y validación de un score de riesgo estratificado por sexo para determinar si un adulto podría tener prediabetes o diabetes, en cuyo caso deberán realizarse estudios de laboratorio para confirmar o descartar el diagnóstico.

Abstract: Objective: To develop and validate an easy-to-use risk score to detect prediabetes and undiagnosed diabetes in Mexican population. Materials and methods: Using information from the Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán's cohort study of 10 234 adults, risk factors were identified and included in multiple logistic regression models stratified by sex. The beta coefficients of the final model were multiplied by 10, thus obtaining the weights of each variable in the score. Results: The proposed score correctly classifies 55.4% of women with undiagnosed diabetes and 57.2% of women with prediabetes or diabetes. While for men it correctly classifies them at 68.6% and 69.9%, respectively. Conclusions: We present the design and validation of a risk score stratified by sex, to determine if an adult could have prediabetes or diabetes, in which case laboratory studies should be performed to confirm or not the diagnosis.

Subclinical Diabetes

ABSTRACT Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is increasing in prevalence worldwide, and those non-diagnosed or misdiagnosed comprise a significant group compared to those diagnosed. Accumulated scientific evidence indicate that the current diagnostic markers (fasting glycemia, 2h glycemia after an oral glucose load and HbA1c) are indeed late diagnostic criteria when considering the incidence of diabetes-related complications and comorbidities, which are also at high risk in some groups among normoglycemic individuals. Additionally, the earlier identification of future risk of diabetes is desirable since it would allow better adherence to preventive actions such as lifestyle intervention, ultimately avoiding complications and minimizing the economic impact/burden on health care expenses. Insulin resistance and hyperhormonemia (insulin, amylin, glucagon) are non-disputable hallmarks of T2DM, which already takes place among these normoglycemic, otherwise health subjects, characterizing a state of subclinical diabetes. Insulin resistance and hyperinsulinemia can be computed from fasting plasma insulin as an independent variable in normoglycemia. An overview of the current diagnostic criteria, disease onset, complications, comorbidities and perspectives on lifestyle interventions are presented. A proposal for early detection of subclinical diabetes from routine evaluation of fasting plasma insulin, which is affordable and robust and thus applicable for the general population, is further suggested.

Identification and management of prediabetes: results of the Latin America Strategic Prediabetes Meeting / Identificación y manejo de la prediabetes: resultados del Encuentro Estratégico de Prediabetes de América Latina / Identificação e gerenciamento de prediabetes: resultados da Reunião Estratégica de Prediabetes da América Latina

ABSTRACT To understand the status of prediabetes diagnosis and treatment in Latin America and to evaluate the use of metformin for diabetes prevention in this context. A panel of 15 diabetes experts from seven countries in Latin America met on 14 - 15 August 2014 in Lima, Peru, to review the available literature, discuss the role of prediabetes in type 2 diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease, analyze collected information, and make conclusions for prediabetes diagnosis and treatment in Latin America. Prediabetes diagnosis, screening, and treatment, including lifestyle changes, pharmacological treatment, and cost-effectiveness were discussed. Five resulting statements were issued for Latin America: prediabetes is a clinical and public health problem; health care systems do not currently diagnose/treat prediabetes; use of prediabetes risk detection tools are needed region-wide; treatment includes lifestyle changes, multidisciplinary education, and metformin; and registries of patient records and further studies should be supported. The expert panel concluded that in Latin America, preventive treatment through lifestyle changes and metformin are cost-effective interventions. It is important to improve prediabetes identification and management at the primary care level.(AU)

RESUMEN Comprender el estado del diagnóstico y el tratamiento de la prediabetes en América Latina y evaluar el uso de la metformina para la prevención de la diabetes en este contexto. Un panel de 15 expertos en diabetes de siete países de América Latina se reunió del 14 al 15 de agosto de 2014 en Lima, Perú, para revisar la literatura disponible, discutir el papel de la prediabetes en la diabetes mellitus tipo 2 y la enfermedad cardiovascular, analizar la información recolectada y formular conclusiones para el diagnóstico y el tratamiento de la prediabetes en América Latina. Se analizaron el diagnóstico, el tamizaje y el tratamiento de la prediabetes, inclusive los cambios en el estilo de vida, el tratamiento farmacológico y la relación costo-eficacia. Se emitieron cinco conclusiones para América Latina: la prediabetes es un problema clínico y de salud pública; los sistemas de atención de la salud actualmente no diagnostican o no tratan la prediabetes; el uso de herramientas de detección del riesgo de prediabetes es necesario en toda la región; el tratamiento incluye cambios en el estilo de vida, educación multidisciplinaria y metformina; y se debe brindar apoyo para llevar registros de historias clínicas y realizar estudios adicionales. El panel de expertos concluyó que en América Latina el tratamiento preventivo basado en cambios en el estilo de vida y administración de metformina son intervenciones eficaces en relación al costo. Es importante mejorar la identificación y el manejo de la prediabetes en el nivel de atención primaria.(AU)

RESUMO Entender o estado do diagnóstico e tratamento do prediabetes na América Latina e avaliar o uso de metformina para prevenção de diabetes neste contexto. Um painel de 15 especialistas em diabetes de sete países da América Latina reuniu-se de 14 a 15 de agosto de 2014 em Lima, Peru, para analisar a literatura disponível, discutir o papel do prediabetes em diabetes mellitus tipo 2 e doenças cardiovasculares, analisar informações coletadas e fazer conclusões para o diagnóstico e tratamento do prediabetes na América Latina. O diagnóstico, rastreio e tratamento pré-diabetes, incluindo mudanças de estilo de vida, tratamento farmacológico e custo-efetividade foram discutidos. Foram emitidas cinco conclusões resultantes para a América Latina: o prediabetes é um problema clínico e de saúde pública; os sistemas de saúde atualmente não diagnosticam/tratam prediabetes; o uso de ferramentas de detecção de risco de prediabetes é necessário em toda a região; o tratamento inclui mudanças de estilo de vida, educação multidisciplinar e metformina; e devem ser suportados registros de pacientes e outros estudos. O painel de especialistas concluiu que na América Latina, o tratamento preventivo através de mudanças de estilo de vida e metformina são intervenções efetivas em relação ao custo. É importante melhorar a identificação e gestão do prediabetes no nível de atenção primária.(AU)

Efectos de la educación comunitaria sobre factores de riesgo en adultos mayores prediabéticos / Effects of community-based education on the risk factors in prediabetic older adults

Introducción: la educación es piedra angular en la prevención, atención y tratamiento de la diabetes mellitus. Promueve efectos positivos en la salud de los enfermos y sus familiares a través del conocimiento, con la finalidad de prevenir o retardar las complicaciones de la diabetes, por lo que ningún grupo etario debe ser excluido de este beneficio. Objetivo: determinar el efecto de la educación comunitaria sobre el sedentarismo, los hábitos alimentarios y la glucemia, en adultos mayores con prediabetes. Métodos: estudio cuasi experimental en 20 adultos mayores de ambos géneros, con glucemia capilar de 100 mg/dL a 125 mg/dL, derechohabientes del Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, adscritos a la Unidad de Medicina Familiar No. 17 del Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, en Villa Juárez, Sonora, México. Resultados: el promedio de edad fue 67 ± 6 años, con predominio del género femenino (60 %) y escolaridad baja. El 72 % de la población tenía familiares directos con diabetes mellitus. Luego de la estrategia educativa, mejoraron los conocimientos sobre diabetes, y hubo cambios significativos antes-después en la evaluación global (p= 0,0001), glucemia capilar (p= 0,0001) y hemoglobina glucosilada (p= 0,003). Así mismo, mejoraron los hábitos dietéticos y de ejercicio físico. Conclusiones: la estrategia educativa tiene un efecto benéfico sobre variables metabólicas y favorece cambios en el estilo de vida(AU)

Introduction: education is the milestone in the prevention, care and treatment of diabetes mellitus. It promotes positive effects for the patient's and the relatives' health through acquisition of knowledge for the purpose of preventing or delaying the diabetes complications, so any age group should be excluded from this benefit. Objective: to determine the effect of community-based education on sedentary and feeding habits and glycemia in pre-diabetic older adults. Methods: quasi-experimental study of 20 older adults of both sexes with capillary glycemia of 100 mg/dL a 125 mg/dL, rightful owners of the Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social and ascribed to the family medicine unit no. 17 of Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social in Villa Juarez, Sonora, Mexico. Results: the average age was 67 ± 6 years, females (60 percent) and low schooling prevailed. Seventy two percent of the population had first-line relatives with diabetes. After the educational strategy implementation, knowledge on diabetes improved and significant changes occurred when comparing before and after this intervention in terms of global assessment (p= 0.0001), capillary glycemia (p= 0.0001), and glycosylate hemoglobin (p= 0.003). Feeding habits and physical exercising showed some improvement. Conclusions: educational strategy has beneficial effects on the metabolic parameters and encourages lifestyle changes(AU)

Serum Magnesium Level Is Associated with Type 2 Diabetes in Women with a History of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: The Korea National Diabetes Program Study

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a strong predictor of postpartum prediabetes and transition to overt type 2 diabetes (T2DM). Although many reports indicate that low magnesium is correlated with deteriorated glucose tolerance, the association between postpartum serum magnesium level and the risk for T2DM in women with a history of GDM has not been evaluated. We analyzed postpartum serum magnesium levels and development of prediabetes and T2DM in women with prior GDM according to American Diabetes Association (ADA) criteria using the Korean National Diabetes Program (KNDP) GDM cohort. During a mean follow-up of 15.6+/-2.0 months after screening, 116 women were divided into three groups according to glucose tolerance status. Ultimately, eight patients (6.9%) were diagnosed with T2DM, 59 patients (50.9%) with prediabetes, and 49 patients (42.2%) with normal glucose tolerance (NGT) after follow-up. The T2DM group had the lowest serum magnesium level (0.65 [0.63-0.68] mM/L) in the postpartum period, but there was no significant difference between the prediabetes group (0.70 [0.65-0.70] mM/L) and the NGT group (0.70 [0.65-0.70] mM/L) (P=0.073) Multiple logistic regression analysis showed that postpartum HOMA-IR was a significant predictor of both prediabetes and T2DM. Moreover, we found that postpartum serum magnesium level was also a possible predictor for T2DM development. Serum magnesium level in the postpartum period may be a possible predictor for T2DM development in women with a history of GDM.

Prediabetes y diabetes sin asociación con obesidad en jóvenes mexicanos / Pre-diabetes and diabetes without association with overweight or obesity in Mexican youth

El propósito de este estudio fue identificar la prevalencia de prediabetes y diabetes en jóvenes e nuevo ingreso a una universidad y la relación de estos datos con los índices antropométricos. Participaron 3559 estudiantes, 2257 (61,43%) mujeres ( 18,58 años) y 1725 (36,59%) hombres ( 18,76 años). Se midieron los índices de masa corporal, cintura cadera y cintura talla. Se determinaron glucosa en ayunas, triglicéridos, colesterol total y lipoproteínas de baja y alta densidad. Se hicieron pruebas de razón de posibilidades (RP) y de intervalo de confianza al 95%. Hubo una elevada proporción de sobrepeso-obesidad combinados, 42,29% de mujeres y 52,45% en hombres. Se encontró que ± 10% de mujeres y hombres presentaron glucosa ≥ 5,6 mmol/L (prediabetes) y que ± 1,5% de mujeres y hombres tuvo glucosa ≥ 7 mmol/L (diabetes) sin que se encontrara relación entre este dato y el óndice de masa corporal (RP 0.97 para mujeres y 1,08 para hombres), cintura cadera (RP 1,7 en mujeres y 0.8 en hombres) o cintura talla (RP 1,1 en mujeres y 1,19 en hombres). Hubo triglicéridos elevados en 13,55% de mujeres y 21,04% de hombres y nivel bajo de lipoproteínas de alta densidad en 16% de mujeres y 10% de los hombres. Se encontró que en estos jóvenes la capacidad predictiva de los tres parámetros antropométricos se limitó a triglicéridos en mujeres y hombres (RP 2,4 en mujeres y 3,86 en hombres) y lipoproteínas de alta densidad disminuidas en mujeres (RP 0,42).

The purpose of this study was to identify the prevalence of prediabetes and diabetes in young in new college students and the relationship of these data with anthropometric indexes. 3559 students took part, 2257 (61,43 %) women ( 18,58 years) and 1725 (36,59%) men ( 18,76 years). Body mass index were measured up as well as waist hip ratio and waist height ratio. Fasting blood glucose, triglycerides, total cholesterol, low and high density lipoproteins were determined. Odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence intervals were determined. There was a high proportion of overweight-obesity combined, 42,29% women and 52,45% men. They were founds ± 10% of women and men that presented glucose ≥ 5,6 mmol/L (prediabetes) and ± 1% of women and men that had glucose ≥ 7 mmol/L (diabetes). No relationship was found between this data and body mass index (OR 0,97women and 1.08 men), waist hip ratio (OR 1,7 women and 0.8 men) or waist height ratio (OR 1,1 women and 1.19 men). There was elevated triglycerides in 13,55% of women and 21,04% of men and a low level of high density lipoprotein in 16% of women and 10% of men. We found that in these young people the predictive power of the three anthropometric parameters was limited to triglycerides in women and men (OR 2,4 and 3.86) and low high density lipoproteins in women (OR 0,42).

Cardiovascular risk in Japanese-Brazilian subjects / Risco cardiovascular em nipobrasileiros

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the prevalence of risk factors for cardiovascular disease in Japanese-Brazilian subjects. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: One hundred thirty-one residents of the Mombuca community were studied. Statistical analysis was based on the X² test, Fisher's Exact test, Student's t test, and ANOVA, at a 5% significance level. RESULTS: The average age was 56.7 years-old; 76.3% had dyslipidemia, 24.4% pre-diabetes (PDM), 10.7% type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), 46.6% hypertension, 52.7% abdominal obesity, and 35.8% metabolic syndrome (MS). There were significant correlations between HOMA-IR and MS diagnosis and obesity, while HOMA-β levels were decreased in T2DM and PDM. The ankle-brachial index was positive for peripheral artery disease in 22.3% of the individuals. Electrocardiograms did not show increased evidence of myocardial ischemia. CONCLUSION: Subjects of this community are exposed to major cardiovascular risk factors, namely high prevalence of MS diagnoses and increased HOMA-IR. Arq Bras Endocrinol Metab. 2012;56(9):608-13.

OBJETIVO: Avaliar a presença de fatores de risco para doença cardiovascular em nipo-brasileiros. SUJEITOS E MÉTODOS: Foram estudados 131 moradores de Mombuca. Utilizaram-se os testes do Qui-quadrado, Exato de Fisher, t de Student e ANOVA, com significância de 5%. RESULTADOS: A média de idade foi de 56,7 anos; 76,3% tinham dislipidemia, 24,4% pré-diabetes (PDM), 10,7% diabetes melito tipo 2 (DM2), 46,6% hipertensão, 52,7% obesidade abdominal e 35,8% síndrome metabólica (SM). Houve correlação significativa do HOMA-IR com SM e obesidade, enquanto HOMA-β esteve reduzido na presença de DM2 e PDM. O índice tornozelo-braquial foi positivo para doença arterial periférica em 22,3% dos indivíduos. O eletrocardiograma não mostrou aumento de isquemia miocárdica. CONCLUSÃO: A comunidade está exposta aos fatores de risco maiores para doença cardiovascular, o que pode ser resumido pela alta prevalência de diagnóstico de SM e valores elevados de HOMA-IR. Arq Bras Endocrinol Metab. 2012;56(9):608-13.

Pré-diabetes: diagnóstico, avaliação de complicações crônicas e tratamento / Prediabetes: diagnosis, evaluation of chronic complications, and treatment

O diabetes melito do tipo 2 (DM2) é responsável por 90% dos casos de diabetes e está associado a complicações micro e macrovasculares de elevada morbimortalidade. Os indivíduos com maior risco de desenvolvimento de DM incluem aqueles com glicemia de jejum alterada (GJA) e tolerância diminuída à glicose (TDG) e especialmente aqueles com as duas condições combinadas. Esses indivíduos fazem parte de um grupo hoje conhecido como pré-diabetes. Aproximadamente 25% dos indivíduos com pré-diabetes desenvolverão DM2 em três a cinco anos. A hiperglicemia, na ausência de DM, também foi associada ao aumento no risco de doença cardiovascular. Estudos demonstraram que mudanças no estilo de vida e intervenções medicamentosas são efetivas em retardar ou prevenir o DM2 em pacientes com pré-diabetes. GJA e TDG estão associadas ao desenvolvimento de DM2 e, apesar das controvérsias, a maioria dos estudos epidemiológicos reforça a importância dessas duas condições também no desenvolvimento de doença micro e macrovascular. Assim, intervenções em pacientes com pré-diabetes são importantes na prevenção primária do DM2 e de suas complicações crônicas.

Type 2 diabetes mellitus accounts for 90% of diabetes cases and is associated with macro- and microvascular complications of high morbidity and mortality. Individuals with increased risk for type 2 diabetes include those with impaired fasting glucose (IFG), impaired glucose tolerance (IGT), and especially those with combined IFG and IGT. These individuals are part of a group known as prediabetes patients. Approximately 25% of individuals with prediabetes will develop type 2 diabetes in three to five years. Hyperglycemia, in the absence of diabetes, is also associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Studies have shown that changes in lifestyle and drug interventions are effective in delaying or preventing type 2 diabetes in patients with prediabetes. Metformin is the drug of choice when medical treatment is warranted. IGT and IFG are associated with type 2 diabetes and, despite controversy, most studies reinforce the importance of these conditions in the development of micro- and macrovascular disease. Thus, therapeutic interventions in patients with prediabetes are important in primary prevention of type 2 diabetes and its chronic complications.

Hemoglobina glicosilada A1c vs. glucemia plasmática en ayunas de pacientes ambulatorios de un laboratorio médico / Glycosylated haemoglobin A1c compared to fasting plasma glucose in outpatients referred to a medical laboratory

Objetivo Comparar la prueba hemoglobina glicosilada (HbA1c) en diferentes puntos de corte, con la prueba de glucemia plasmática en ayunas (GPA); para medición de glucosa en sangre en pacientes ambulatorios de un laboratorio médico de la ciudad de Medellín, entre marzo y abril de 2010. Métodos Estudio en 1016 muestras de sangre de pacientes referidos a un laboratorio médico. Se obtuvo la concordancia entre las pruebas (Índice de Kappa), se calcularon sensibilidad y especificidad, además se evaluaron diferentes puntos de corte para la prueba HbA1c con la curva ROC. Se usó correlación de Spearman para establecer la asociación entre GPA y HbA1c. Resultados El valor promedio de HbA1c fue 5,7 % ±0,8 y de la GPA fue 96 mg/dL±26,1; y esta última fue mayor en hombres (99,04±32,7). El 75,4 % de las muestras fueron normales para diagnóstico de diabetes con la prueba GPA, y con la HbA1c el 51,4 % clasificaron en este rango. El punto de corte donde la combinación sensibilidad-especificidad presenta los mejores valores para HbA1c fue 6,2 %. Discusión La prueba HbA1c presentó valores altos de sensibilidad y especificidad, por lo que su uso rutinario en el diagnóstico de diabetes mellitus podría contribuir a la búsqueda activa y la detección precoz de casos, que aseguren un mejor control de los factores de riesgo.

Objective Comparing haemoglobin A glycosylate (HbA1c) at different cutoff points for blood glucose measurement to the fasting plasma glucose (FPG) test in outpatients visiting a medical laboratory in the city of Medellin between March and April 2010. Methods 1,016 blood samples were studied from patients who had been referred to a medical laboratory. Agreement was obtained between tests (Kappa index); sensitivity and specificity were calculated. Different cutoff points for the HbA1c test were also evaluated with the ROC curve. Spearman correlation was used to establish association between FPG and Hb A1c. Results Average HbA1c was 5.7 %±0.8 and average FPG was 96 mg/dL±26.1; this was higher in men (99.04±32.7). 75.4 % of the samples came within the normal range for diagnosing diabetes with the FPG test, compared to 51.4 % with the HbA1c test. The cutoff point where combined sensitivity and specificity presented the best HbA1c value in this study group was 6.2 %. Discussion The HbA1c test had high sensitivity and specificity values, so its routine use in diagnosing diabetes mellitus could contribute towards active and early detection of cases to ensure better control of risk factors.

Papel del equipo de salud en el diagnóstico y seguimiento de las personas con prediabetes / Role of the health team in diagnosis and follow-up of prediabetes persons

El problema de salud prediabetes ocupa un lugar importante al analizar el estado de salud de la población mundial, por su elevada prevalencia y presencia de sus factores de riesgo, así como su papel en la aparición de la DM y de la enfermedad cardiovascular. Nuestro país no escapa a este problema, y por esta razón este grupo de trabajo propone el papel que debe jugar cada estructura de nuestro sistema de salud para enfrentar este problema(AU)

Prediabetes en niños y adolescentes / Prediabetes in children and adolescents

Se considera la prediabetes en niños cuando los valores de glucemia no son normales, pero tampoco lo suficientemente elevados como para que sean criterios diagnósticos de diabetes mellitus (DM). El concepto actual se basa en criterios bioquímicos, sin embargo en el caso de la diabetes tipo 1 y la diabetes autoinmune de progresión lenta (LADA), creemos importante tomar en cuenta los marcadores de autoinmunidad pancreática que reflejen el deterioro temprano de la célula beta en individuos supuestamente sanos (prediabetes). Dada su envergadura como condición de riesgo, algunos investigadores consideran esta condición como una enfermedad; en cambio, nosotros creemos que no es más que un estadio preclínico de la diabetes..(AU)

Aspectos epidemiológicos de la prediabetes, diagnóstico y clasificación / Epidemiological characteristics of prediabetes, diagnosis and classification

La creciente prevalencia y progresión de la prediabetes a la diabetes (DM) ha convertido a la morbilidad y la mortalidad relacionadas con ella en un problema importante de salud pública. Los diabéticos son vulnerables a complicaciones múltiples y complejas (cardiopatía, accidente cerebrovascular, arteriopatía periférica y microangiopatía entre otras). Las evidencias epidemiológicas indican que esas complicaciones comienzan ya antes de que los pacientes hayan llegado al estadio de diabetes manifiesta. La intervención en los cambios en el estilo de vida sobre las personas en etapas de prediabetes, tiene el potencial de reducir la incidencia de diabetes y la enfermedad cardiovascular y microvascular relacionadas. el término prediabetes se aplica a aquellos casos en los que los niveles de glucemia se encuentran por encima de los valores para individuos normales, pero por debajo de los niveles considerados para DM. Dada su alta frecuencia resulta conveniente considerar la prediabetes como un estado de riesgo importante para la predicción de diabetes y de complicaciones vasculares, así como una manifestación subclínica de un trastorno del metabolismo de los carbohidratos(AU)

Hemoglobina glicosilada A1c como criterio diagnóstico de diabetes y pre-diabetes / Glycosylated hemoglobin as a diagnostic criterion for diabetes and pre diabetes

The clinical usefulness of A1c glycosylated hemoglobin (A1c), in the metabolic control of diabetic patients is well known and the goal is to achieve values below 7 percent to prevent the appearance of microangiopathic complications. Standardized measurement methods are required to obtain trustful values. The proposal of the American Diabetes Association to accept A1c as a diagnostic criterion for diabetes and as a means to identify subjects at risk of developing the disease is currently being discussed. The establishment of universal cutoff points has been hindered by the fact that factors such as ethnic influence on glycosylation may modify values of A1c. The use of A1c as an alternative to blood glucose measured during fasting ad after a 75 g glucose load, will not be possible without standardizing measurement methods and performing studies to validate it as a diagnostic method in different populations, including Chileans.

Gestational prediabetes: a new term for early prevention.

Women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) have higher rates of foetal macrosomia, shoulder dystocia and pregnancy-induced hypertension, and are at higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Herein, we introduce a new conceptual term, “gestational prediabetes”, which requires the absence of diabetes before pregnancy, and the presence of blood glucose levels (or a related marker) in early pregnancy that are higher than normal, but not yet high enough to meet the diagnostic criteria for GDM. Identifying women with gestational prediabetes might be done in early pregnancy (e.g., 12 weeks’ gestation) using conventional glycaemic testing, assessment of visceral abdominal adiposity or hepatic fat by ultrasonography, or measuring serum sex hormone-binding globulin or adiponectin. However, none of these approaches has been systematically compared to conventional predictors, such as maternal body mass index or waist circumference. Any early-pregnancy predictor of gestational prediabetes risk needs to have low cost, ease of administration, and a short turnaround time. The theoretical advantage of identifying women with gestational prediabetes would be to “prevent” the onset of GDM (and its inherent risks to the pregnancy) in a timelier manner. One sensible starting point would be an intervention to prevent early excessive weight gain in pregnancy, which is currently being evaluated by two randomized clinical trials. In addition, early intervention could offset the need for resource-intense GDM management or insulin therapy.

Prediabetes: antesala de la diabetes sacarina de tipo 2 / Prediabetes: threshold of the type II saccharin diabetes

Se indagó acerca de la prediabetes, condición que se desarrolla antes de la diabetes sacarina de tipo 2, con especial énfasis en su diagnóstico, factores de riesgo, tratamiento y prevención, con el fin de evitar sus posibles consecuencias para el individuo, la familia y la sociedad.

An investigation was carried out on prediabetes, condition which is developed before the type II saccharin diabetes, with special emphasis in its diagnosis, risk factors, treatment and prevention, with the purpose of avoiding its possible consequences for the individual, the family and the society.

challenge of undiagnosed pre-diabetes, diabetes and associated cardiovascular disease

To present the challenges of undiagnosed pre-diabetes, diabetes and associated cardiovascular disease. A substantial number of people with diabetes and pre-diabetes remain undiagnosed worldwide. Without preventive measures, pre-diabetes progresses to overt diabetes at the rate of approximately 5% per year. Both diabetes and pre-diabetes are associated with vascular complications. Undiagnosed pre-diabetes and diabetes is a major health problem, and we recommend widespread screening for diabetes. An international expert committee has recommended that HbAlc be used for the diagnosis of diabetes. Further studies are needed before HbAlc can be used as a diagnostic test for gestational diabetes