Objective: To evaluate risk factors to prevent conversion of prediabetes to diabetes mellitus type II.
Methodology: HbA1c of 200 cases age 21-50 years who reported at two hospitals of Hyderabad for general complaints but had symptoms closer to diabetes was analyzed. 108 cases were determined within prediabetic range. 93 subjects consented to participate in the study. Their profile, blood pressure, anthropometric measurements and blood samples were compiled for biochemical parameters.
Results: 49% subjects were obese, 47% overweight, 25.8% in prehypertension and 71% have been suffering from hypertension (p
Key words: Prediabetes, HOMA-IR, Insulin.
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