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Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors in Postmenopausal Women
D Varalakshmi1,2, K Rekha1, Rafi Mohammed3
1Physiotherapy, Saveetha College of Physiotherapy, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, IND.
Cureus
|June 14, 2024
Summary
This study found that 15.51% of postmenopausal women have type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Key risk factors include higher body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), total cholesterol (TC), and triglycerides.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Public Health
- Gerontology
Background:
- Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a significant health concern, particularly prevalent in postmenopausal women.
- Understanding the specific risk factors in this demographic is crucial for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of T2DM among postmenopausal women.
- To identify associated risk factors contributing to T2DM in this population.
Main Methods:
- A population-based cross-sectional study involving 2295 postmenopausal women (up to age 55).
- Data collection included anthropometric measurements, blood pressure, biochemical markers, and face-to-face interviews.
- Statistical analysis utilized odds ratios to assess risk factor associations.
Main Results:
- The prevalence of T2DM was found to be 15.51%.
- Increased waist circumference (WC), body mass index (BMI), total cholesterol (TC), and triglycerides were significantly associated with a higher risk of T2DM (p<0.05).
- No significant association was observed between T2DM and hypertension (p>0.05).
Conclusions:
- Postmenopausal women exhibit a high prevalence of T2DM.
- Elevated BMI, WC, TC, and triglyceride levels are identified as primary risk factors for T2DM in this group.
Keywords:
blood pressurebody mass indexpostmenopausal womenrisk factorstotal cholesteroltriglyceridestype 2 diabetes mellituswaist circumferenceMore Related Videos
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