Randa Mubarak Bin Madhi
Al-Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Posters & Accepted Abstracts: J Diabetes Metab
Diabetes Mellitus (DM) has become global problem affecting 415 million adult populations. Type1 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) accounts for â?¼90â??95% of those with diabetes, encompasses individuals who have insulin resistance and usually have relative (rather than absolute) insulin deficiency The aim of this study was to assess the risk of developing Type. DM among Saudi medical students who are consider as young population with more awareness of T2DM risk factors. In this study. we have selected the 417 King Saud University medical students based on filled questionnaire and with signed consent form. Risk assessment was calculated using ADA diabetes risk test. Participant have ADA score more than 5points are at increased risk of having type. diabetes. The results of this study consist of 54.4% males and 45.6% females with the regular checkup of weight (77%) and glucose values (37.4%). Table 1-3 has documented the variable factors such as clinical, routine check-up and other factors affecting the risk of DM with the family history of T2DM. The majority of the students were opted for Obesity (98.4%; p<0.0001), Hypertension (46.3%; p=0.002), smoking (41.7%; p=0.003) and family history of DM (39.5%; p=0.004). However,. (0.4%) of male student have ADA points. 5 while15 (3.6%) Female students have ADA points. 5. The conclusion of our study reveals Young, health oriented population are at increased risk of developing T2DM. Obesity, smoking, and family history plays. major role to prone the risk of DM in Saudi medical students. "
Email: dr.randamadhi@gmail.com
