Riesgo de diabetes mellitus tipo 2 en la población entre 20 a 40 años del cantón Catamayo en el periodo julio a diciembre del 2011

Abstract

We determined the risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus in the next ten years in people ages 20-40 years in Catamayo -Loja , applying Findrisk Test using the following variables: age, BMI (Body mass index), abdominal perimeter , regular physical activity , consumption of fruits and vegetables , history of hyperglycemia , and family history. Establishes risk groups for which it is proposed education plans aimed at reducing it. This is a quantitative , prospective , cross-sectional study with 256 nondiabetic persons, by simple random selection . It was determined that 53.1 % had low risk ( < 7 points) , 34.6 % slightly increased risk (7-11 p ) , 10.5 % moderate risk (12-14 p ) , 1.8 % high risk (15-20 p ) , and 0 % very high risk . Predominant risk factor is overweight and obesity ( 60 %), low intake of fruits and vegetables ( 60 % ) , and family history of first and second degree of consanguinity ( 47 % ) . Concluded that the screening by the present test is a reliable tool for undiagnosed diabetics detection and prediction of diabetes incident.