Prevalence of diabetes risk in Hubli-Dharwad population

Abstract

Background Diabetes is the cause of Metabolic disorder, to prevent and have good health is the main theme of the study. Study at various levels have shown that India is going to be much affected in years to come. Diabetes can be prevented to some extent by taking prediabetic steps and educating the people and making them aware at early stage before it is detected considering family history and lifestyle. SVYASA has taken special drive “STOP DIABETES” under the leadership of Dr R Nagratna-didi. For the purpose, this study has been taken for the area Hubli-Dharwad from where I hail, so as to, it becomes easy to understand the life style and risk factor of the area. Social awareness is important. SVYASA in its research study and papers published has established, through Yoga, diabetes can be prevented. Aim: Determine prevalence of Diabetic Risk population in Hubli-Dharwad Karnataka Methodology: Surveyed 301 participants residing in Hubli-Dharwad of Karnataka India, in the age range of 21years to 75 years. More stress was given to middle age with physically sound people. Results: The prevalence of diabetic risk in Hubli-Dharwad population is observed as below. As per the IRDS survey the sample in the high risk category is in the order of 24.25%. In the higher age group of 51years and above it is 6.976%, where as in 35years to50 years it is 15.26%, and in 34 years and below it is 1.99%.

Conclusion: Prevalence of diabetes risk at 24.25% is on higher side.