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Reducing Diabetes Mellitus Incidence: A Prediabetes Progression Reduction Approach

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  • Dr. George Gborienemi S.

    (Department of Medical Laboratory Science, Niger Delta University, Bayelsa State, Nigeria)

  • Ombor Jerry A.

    (Department of Chemical Pathology, Federal Medical Center, Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria)

Abstract

The critical nature of the narrow window between Prediabetes and Diabetes and a possible progressive transformation were the prompting for this research. 300 out- patients visiting 3 hospitals in Yenagoa city of Bayelsa State, Nigeria were the subjects. By adopting enzymatic and spectrophotometric methods, fasting blood glucose samples collected were estimated and evaluated along with some other parameters. Results show that 45(15%) fall within the Prediabetic range (6.0-9.0mmol/l); 30(10%) were Diabetic (>10.0mmol/l); 213(71%) were within normal reference range (3.5-5.5mmol/l), while 12(4%) had glucose values compatible with hypoglycemia (2.0-3.3mmol/l). Considering positive and negative factors that can influence progression to the diabetic state, we suggest aggressive monitoring model to avert the transformation from prediabetes to diabetes and reduce both the disease prevalence, burden and lethality.

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  • Dr. George Gborienemi S. & Ombor Jerry A., 2022. "Reducing Diabetes Mellitus Incidence: A Prediabetes Progression Reduction Approach," International Journal of Healthcare and Medical Sciences, Academic Research Publishing Group, vol. 8(2), pages 9-12, 06-2022.
    • Handle: RePEc:arp:ijohms:2022:p:9-12
    DOI: 10.32861/ijhms.82.9.12
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