Identification of risk factors affecting impaired glucose metabolism among the adult population of district Srinagar

Abstract

BackgroundThe World has seen an emerging trend of diabetes among adolescents and moderately aged people over the last decade. The aim of the study was to identify the risk factors associated with impaired glucose metabolism and the prevalence of impaired glucose metabolism among the adult population of district Srinagar. MethodsMulti-stage cluster random sampling design was used and from each household, participants were selected using a Kish grid method. Socio-demographic and clinical data were collected. The participants were then subjected to fasting venous blood glucose estimation. ResultsAge, waist circumference, hip circumference, weight, and body mass index were all statistically significant between normoglycemic participants and those with impaired glucose metabolism (p < 0.018). On logistic regression, subjects who had a higher BMI were more likely to develop Impaired glucose metabolism (OR = 3.52, OR 95% CI = 1.25–9.87); Moreover, consumption of carbonated drinks, (3–6 times/week OR = 4.40, OR 95% CI = 2.06–9.40; >6 times/week OR = 11.04, OR 95% CI = 0.86–140.66) was found to be a potential risk factor. Participants with a family history of diabetes were more susceptible to develop impaired glucose metabolism (OR = 6.41, OR 95% CI = 3.22–12.78). The risk effect of these factors was even stronger before adjusting for age, sex, family history of diabetes, and BMI in participants. ConclusionRisk factors for impaired glucose metabolism include increasing age, obesity, and higher consumption of carbonated drinks, hypertension, smoking behavior, high-calorie diet intake and positive family history of diabetes.