Prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes Among Asymptomatic Adults of Lahore Pakistan

Abstract

Research from all over the world has shown a marked annual increase in prevalence of type 2 diabetes. Early screening of type 2 diabetes among asymptomatic adults especially in those who are obese or have as a familial trait could lessen the risk of developing microvascular complications like cardiovascular diseases, nephropathy, retinopathy and neuropathy. To find the prevalence of type 2 diabetes among asymptomatic adults. Two centers of Pakistan Health Research Council namely National Health Research Complex and Fatima Jinnah took part in conducting this 15 months long survey. After the ethical clearance voluntary study, participants fulfilling inclusion criteria were enrolled (2500 participants with age ≥ 35 years) from the nine towns and Defense Housing Authority of Lahore. There socio-demographic and clinical characteristics were noted by using a well-structured proforma. Each participant was tested for their HbA1C level using auto-analyzing system. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 20. Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1C) level greater than 7.0% was reported in 33.7% of participants interpreting type 2 diabetes in them. Family history of diabetes was seen in 31.9% participants. There were 32.5 and 6.5% hypertensive and cardiovascular disease participants. Obesity was present in 28.4% participants with a higher rate in those having type 2 diabetes. Thirty-four percent of adult population in Lahore is potentially type 2 diabetic. Early identification can save many lives from developing type 2 diabetes and its complications.