Prevalence of Prediabetes and Undiagnosed Diabetes Mellitus among Medical Staff in Tishreen University Hospital

Authors

  • nora khalil Tishreen University
  • Arij Bouou Tishreen University
  • Faisal Redwan Tishreen University

Abstract

Background :  Pre-diabetes is a real warning sign of developing diabetes. The basic strategy to avoid the transition from pre-diabetes to type 2 diabetes lies in early detection of pre-diabetes to reduce the prevalence of diabetes and its huge economic burden

Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of pre-diabetes and undiagnosed diabetes among medical staff working at Tishreen University Hospital.

Methods: A hospital-based cross-sectional study including 450 participants (230 female and 220 male), age 24 - 65 years surveyed.

Type 2 diabetes and pre-diabetes were diagnosed by glycated hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) levels(diabetes: HbA1c ≥6.5%; pre-diabetes: HbA1c ≥ 5.7% to <6.5%).

Results and discussion: The results indicated that a vast majority of the evaluated healthcare personnel (360 people; 80%) had normal glycated hemoglobin levels. The remainder of the study group showed carbohydrate metabolism disturbances. Pre-diabetes was found in 85 people (18.9%) suggested an increased risk for diabetes. As a result of the study 5 people (1.1%) were diagnosed with diabetes (initial diagnosis).

Conclusion: Screening of health care workers especially doctors having high risk of getting type 2 diabetes is reliable,effective and appropriate enough to be included in every hospital.

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Published

2024-11-13

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خليل ن, أريج بوبو, فيصل رضوان. Prevalence of Prediabetes and Undiagnosed Diabetes Mellitus among Medical Staff in Tishreen University Hospital. Tuj-hlth [Internet]. 2024Nov.13 [cited 2024Nov.24];46(4):327-44. Available from: https://journal.tishreen.edu.sy/index.php/hlthscnc/article/view/17739

Issue

Vol. 46 No. 4 (2024): Tishreen University Journal for Research and Scientific Studies - Health Sciences Series

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Master student researches

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