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PREVALENCE OF OBESITY IN DIABETIC FEMALES OF MARDAN KP PAKISTAN

. Ayesha Bibi, Fawad Ali, Khan Niaz Khan, Shagufta Gul, Bilal Khan, Imad Gul & Khadija Khan.


Abstract

Being overweight or obese increases the chances of developing the common type of diabetes, type 2 diabetes mellitus. The aim of current study was to investigate the relation between diabetes in (female) patients with prevalence of obesity and their nutritional status. A total of 200 samples were collected randomly from January 2021 to March 2021, which consisted of women of age 25 to 50 years Anthropometric parameter including height, weight, waist and hip ratio, body fat and BMI was measured by standard procedures. Dietary data of the subject was collected by using specially developed questionnaire. Random self-reported diabetes test was noted and health status of the patients was assessed through specific questionnaire however other relevant information was collected through personal interview. All data was analyzed through SPSS (SPSS Inc.2007). Initial descriptive statistics was carried out to check the data for error. The mean weight and height of the participants were recorded as 82 kg and 151.9 cm respectively. The mean BMI of the respondents was 34.1 with standard deviation of 6.3, whereas, the recorded mean ideal body weight was 55.53 with standard deviation of 3.5. The mean body fats were 45.3 with the mean waist to hip ratio of 1.2. The study concluded that participants’ (83%) were severely obese followed by (9.5%) overweight. The mean blood glucose level was recorded as 274.5 with standard deviation of 97.5. A significant difference (p<0.05) was seen for difference types of disease and obesity whereas a non-significant difference for use of medication and family history. A significant effect (p<0.05) for five serving of fruits and vegetables, fast food intake, having diet plan, eaten large amount of food, hunger sensation and exercise whereas a non-significant difference (p>0.05) for dieting, sleep duration and water intake in relation to body.

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