Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Diabetes is a chronic disease characterized by higher level of blood glucose level that can be due to defects in insulin protection, insulin action or both. The present study was conducted to estimate risk of study population to develop diabetes mellitus. Materials & methods: This study was conducted in department of community medicine in year 2014. We examined 5200 subjects in rural population. It included 2500 males and 2700 females. Subjects blood sample was taken for evaluation of both fasting and random blood sugar estimation. Results: Out of 5200 examined subjects, 2500 were males and 2700 were females. The difference was statistical non significant (P-0.6). Table II shows that out of 5200 examined subjects, 535 were found positive for type II DM. The prevalence rate was 10.2%. 260 patients were in range of 20-45 years and 275 patients were above 45 years of age. 82% of patients were vegetarian. 94.4% patients were non smokers, 5.6% were smokers, 22.4% were alcoholic and 78% were non alcoholic. 75% were obese. Regarding marital status, 435 were married, 70 were unmarried and 30 were separated. Regarding distribution of patients, based on socio economic status. 340 comprised of low status, middle 135 (25%) and high status 60. The difference in socioeconomic status was significant (P - 0.04). 12% (40) were illiterate and 88% (495) were literate. The difference was statistical significant (P - 0.05). Conclusion: Diabetes mellitus is a disease which affects majority of population. The increased prevalence day by day is a serious matter. It can be preventing by following stress free working environment, normal exercise, maintaining body weight and healthy life style.
Key words: Diabetes mellitus, diet, smoking, literate