TITLE:
Association between Socio-Demographic Factors and Blood Sugar Levels in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients in Bangladesh
AUTHORS:
Md. Rabiul Islam
KEYWORDS:
Socio-Demographic Factors, Diabetes Mellitus, Association, T2DM, Blood Sugar Level, Bangladesh
JOURNAL NAME:
Journal of Diabetes Mellitus,
Vol.7 No.3,
August
11,
2017
ABSTRACT: Background: The aim of the current study was to evaluate the anthropometric
and demographic factors and their correlation with type 2 diabetes
mellitus (T2DM) in Bangladesh. Methods: One hundred fourteen patients
(70 males and 44 females) between 30 and 75 years of age from various
areas of Bangladesh were screened for T2DM. Fasting blood sugar (FBS)
was analyzed by using laboratory kits and spectrophotometric technique.
Anthropometric and socio-demographic data were collected using a
structured questionnaire. Body mass index (BMI) was calculated from
weight (kg) and height (m) of the individual respondents. Physical activity
was categorized based on activity during daily work. Economic condition
is defined by respective family income and education level is categorized
into 3 levels: illiterate, 0 - 12 years of education and graduate or above. Results: According to the current study results, half of the patients were
from the middle-class family with low physical activity and their age was
within the range of 30 - 45 years. The male and female ratio of the study
population was 60:40. Most of the patients were found to be obese and
educated. Urban populations were more prone to have DM than the rural
population. Age, education, the area of residence (urban and rural), physical
activity and co-morbid diseases were significantly correlated with
T2DM in Bangladesh (P Conclusion: Our study shows that different
socio-demographic factors have a significant correlation with
T2DM in Bangladesh. Diabetes awareness, early diagnosis, patient education
and life-style modification can be initiated to manage T2DM efficiently.