Assesing the Risks of Type II Diabetes Mellitus among Gordon College Personnel: A Basis for Awareness and Prevention

This study aims to measure the level of awareness about diabetes mellitus among Gordon College personnel. The researchers used a structured questionnaire categorized into three parts: the first part includes the respondents’ demographic data. The second part describes the Risk factors of diabetes mellitus. The third part consists of the perception and beliefs about diabetes. The Risk Test Survey assessed 50 personnel of various ages and sexes. Out of the 50 responders interviewed, mostly were in the age of 40 and were females. Also most had no Diabetes Miletus and no history of Diabetes mellitus and no hypertension and mostly had at least 1 physical activity per week. Most males are more susceptible to diabetes than their female counterparts, and the minimum and maximum age of diabetes-risk personnel range from 32 and 50 years respectively. And most of the studied respondents were engaged in various physical activities ranging from light to vigorous physical activities and are measured in hours. The diabetes awareness program is a passionate way of helping individuals lead a healthy lifestyle and uniting them with healthcare professionals to support them in diabetes care and management. Health Promotion activities will enhance and improve every individual’s condition to achieve a healthy state. This includes access to healthy foods, lifestyle, and appropriate physical activities