Risk factors of pre-diabetes in adults between 40-69 years of aged living in some wards in Ha Long city

Abstract

Objective: A case - control study was conducted in 126 pre-diabetic patients and 126 healthy adults in order to identify some risk factors of pre-diabetes. Method: Age group, sex and living area were considered for the combination. Anthropometric indices (weight, height) and the levels of glucose of fasting blood samples were measured. Information on the dietary intake, the level of physical activities, medical history and family history was collected by the questionnaires. Results: Continuous weight gain in a period of 5 years (OR=1,5; 95% CI = 1,0 - 2,2); high ratio of waist and hip (OR= 2,37; 95% CI = 1,24 - 4,49); physical activity less than 60 minutes per day (OR = 2,24; 95% CI = 1,32 - 3,56); daily lipid intake higher than 20% of total energy intake (OR = 1,49; 95% CI = 1,27 - 1,90). Conclusion: Some dysglycemia risk factors were defined: continuous weight gain in a period of 5 years, high ratio of waist and hip, physical activity less than 60 minutes per day and daily lipid intake higher than 20% of total energy intake. The factors of age, BMI, genetic and obstetric history tended to be risk factors but not statistically significant.