Authors

Pedro Jorge Araujo

Position

Licenciado en Enfermería. Máster en Investigación en Atención Primaria.

Contact email: pedroja25@hotmail.com

Abstract

Purpose: To assess the risk for developing type 2 diabetes in a cohort of non-diabetic individuals. Materials and methods: An observational cross-sectional descriptive study in a cohort of 259 participants was carried out. Finnish  Diabetes Risk Score (FINDRISC) test was applied in April 2013.
Results: Age was < 45 years in 29.3% participants, body mass index (BMI) was > 30 in 30.9%,  waist circumference was > 102 cm for men or > 88 cm for women in 50.6%, physical activity was reported by 72.2%, daily vegetables and fruits intake was reported by 74.9%, use of medication to control high blood pressure (HBP) was observed in 31.7%,  a high blood glucose level history was present in 14.3%, and no familial history of diabetes was found in 50.6%.
Conclusion and discussion: About 39% of participants show a slightly increased risk for developing diabetes (7-11 points). A healthy life-style is recommended, with particular attention being paid to diet, physical activity, and weight control.

Keywords:

Diabetes risk; FINDRISC test; Type 2 diabetes; nondiabetic people

Versión en Español

Título:

Riesgo de diabetes tipo 2 en un grupo de personas no diabéticas