FACTORES MODIFICABLES Y RIESGO DE DIABETES MELLITUS TIPO 2 EN ADULTOS JÓVENES: UN ESTUDIO TRANSVERSAL

Abstract

Objective: To assess the risk of developing Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 (DM2) and its associated factors among students from a university in Barranquilla, Colombia. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional, correlational study was conducted, in which the Finnish Diabetes Risk Score (FINDRISC) questionnaire was applied to 362 subjects in order to calculate the risk of DM2. Fasting glycemia was determined for those participants who obtained a ≥12 score (moderate to very high risk of developing DM2) in the questionnaire. Results: 12.4% of participants showed a ≥12 score. A statistically significant association was found between this score and modifiable factors such as sedentary lifestyle and overweight/obesity. Altered fasting glycemia (100-125 mg/dL) was detected in 26.67% of the participants. Conclusions: This study provides evidence about the risk of DM2 and exposure to associated factors in a group of mostly young adults. The results suggest adopting measures to prevent DM2 in the study group based on lifestyle changes.