Risk factors in patients with type 2 diabetes in Bengaluru: A retrospective study

作     者：Jagadeesha Aravinda 

作者机构：Dr. Aravind’s Diabetes Centre 

出 版 物：《World Journal of Diabetes》 (世界糖尿病杂志（英文版）（电子版）)

年 卷 期：2019年第10卷第4期

页      面：241-248页

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学科分类：10[医学] 

主　　题：Type 2 diabetess mellitus Young onset diabetes Family history Consanguinity Diabetes risk factors Obesity 

摘      要：BACKGROUND Risk factors such as hereditary, ecological, and metabolic are interrelated and contribute to the development of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Family history(FH) of diabetes mellitus, age, obesity, and physical inactivity are some of the risk factors for the development of type 2 *** To study various aetiological determinants and risk factors for type 2 diabetes in Bangalore, India. This retrospective study examined questionnaire from patients attending the Diabetes *** Data on various parameters were obtained through a questionnaire from 533 patients on the first visit to the diabetes clinic. Data regarding various aetiological determinants and risk factors viz.: Genetic risk factor and few modifiable risk factors were collected. Chi-squared test was used for statistical *** A higher incidence of type 2 diabetes in males and younger population was observed in Bangalore, India. Obesity and FH were significant risk factors for not only type 2 diabetes but also early onset of diabetes. In addition, maternal history of type 2 diabetes and consanguinity increased incidence of early onset type 2 *** Risk factors such as obesity and FH(maternal history of type 2 diabetes) and consanguinity may play an important role in screening of family members of type 2 diabetes patients which may lead to early intervention and reduced risk of subsequent complications. Moreover, susceptible population can be counselled for the management of the type 2 diabetes including periodic investigation of blood glucose levels and lifestyle changes.