Prevalence of Pre-Diabetes Mellitus in the Young Individuals of a Medical College in Karachi

Abstract

Objective: To assess the prevalence of Pre-Diabetes Mellitus in the United Medical & Dental College Students at Karachi. Methods: This cross-sectional study conducted at United Medical & Dental College Karachi from July to December 2016. 113 medical students from all the classes were enrolled. Brief history especially regarding risk factors is taken and fasting blood sugar levels measured. All the data entered in SPSS version 20 and analyzed. Results: 5(4.42%) out of 113 students were identified as pre diabetes,3 are male and 2 females. Regarding BMI 36 (31.85%) students were underweight, 65 (57.52%) normal, 11 (9.73%) overweight, and 1 (0.88) obese. 39 (34.51%) students had a positive family history of D.M and 2 of them were pre diabetic (5.12%) while 74 (65.48%) had no family history and 3(4.05%) were pre diabetic. Only 24 (21.23%) students perform exercise. 21 (18.58%) students were very fond of junk food and 2of them were pre diabetic. 6 (5.309) students are regular smokers. Conclusion: The incidence rate of pre-diabetes mellitus is lower in medical students as compared to general population, due to health awareness, and physically active routine. needs the awareness programs in general population.