Epidemiology of glucose intolerance among adults in the north region of Saudi Arabia

ABSTRACT

This study was performed on a total of 1843 Saudi subjects to determine the prevalence of glucose intolerance and its associated risk factors among the adult population in the North Region of Saudi Arabia. Relevant socioeconomic, demographic and clinical data were collected. Body mass index was calculated for each subject. Blood glucose was estimated immediately in the fasting state as well as two hours post glucose load. The diagnosis of diabetes mellitus and impaired glucose tolerance was based on WHO criteria. The results showed an overall prevalence of glucose intolerance of 14.9% for DM and 6.5% for IGT