Community based survey of abnormal glucose tolerance and associated risk factors in GADDAP

ABSTRACT

A community based diabetic survey was conducted in 1999, at Haji Zakaria Goth, Gaddap, near Baqai Medical University. The investigation was carried out to assess the prevalence of diabetes and its associated risk factors in the above location, with a view to start a community level diabetes management programme. The target population were both males and females above the age of 18 years. Two blood samples of all subject were taken; first for fasting and the second after two hours. A sample questionnaire was also filled for collecting demographic data. The anthropometric parameters such as blood pressure, weight and height were taken of all the subjects. Over all impaired glucose tolerance[JGT] was noted to be 4.4% and the prevalence of overall diabetes was 7.7% [newly diagnosed 4% known diabetes 3.7%].The setting up of a Diabetic Care Clinic will help to built a preventive frame work for diabetes management and prevention in Gaddap