The relationship between prediabetes and body mass index of outpatients at Dr. Dody Harjoto Hospital at Maros regency, South Sulawesi, Indonesia

Abstract

Objective: The prevalence of prediabetes is increasing worldwide. According to the International Diabetes Federation in 2016,6.7% of the world’s population lived with this condition and estimated to rise to 7.8% in 2040. In general, prediabetes is accompanied by excess body mass index. Therefore, the purpose of this research was to determine the relationship between prediabetes and body mass index of outpatients in the internal medicine polyclinic at Dr. Dody Sarjoto Hospital, Maros Regency, South Sulawesi. Method: This was an analytical research design with cross sectional approach, involving 143 prediabetes patients. Secondary data were obtained from the record books of the hospital and subjected to Chi Square test. Result: The highest number of prediabetes cases were within the age range of 40-50 years (58.7%), among female (73.4%), patients with high school education (58.7%), and in 81.1% of patients with family history of DM. Furthermore, the result of the Chi Square test was 0.041, greater than <0.05, indicating a relationship between prediabetes and BMI. Conclusion: There was a relationship between the cases of prediabetes and BMI of outpatients at dr. Dody Sarjoto Hospital, Maros Regency, South Sulawesi.