Determination of Type 2 Diabetes Risk by Using of Diabetes Risk Questionnaire Prepared by Turkish Diabetes Association in People Living in the District of Zeytinburnu, Istanbul

Gulay Karakas; Neda Taner; Caglar Macit

doi:10.18502/jpc.v9i2.6607

Gulay Karakas Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Institute of Health Science, Istanbul Medipol University, İstanbul, Turkey.
Neda Taner Department of Clinical Pharmacy, School of Pharmacy, İstanbul Medipol University, İstanbul, Turkey.
Caglar Macit Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy, Istanbul Medipol University, İstanbul, Turkey.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18502/jpc.v9i2.6607

Keywords: Type 2 Diabetes; Questionnaire; Lifestyle

Abstract

Background: Type 2 diabetes is a serious condition that is rapidly increasing all over the world and can cause other metabolic diseases. In our study, we aimed to evaluate the probability of the participants having Type 2 diabetes by using diabetes risk questionnaire.

Methods: During the month of March 2019, a validated questionnaire prepared by the Turkish Diabetes Association was administered to 500 patients (M= 223, (44.6%); (F= 277), (55.4%)) who were applying to a pharmacy in Zeytinburnu, Istanbul. Statistical analyzes were performed using SPSS version 21. Data were expressed as mean, standard deviation (SD) and percentage (%). In this respect, the normality of data distribution was determined by the Shapiro-Wilk test. Results: The scale total scores of women were significantly lower than the total scale scores of men (p<0.001). It was found that the risk of developing diabetes increased significantly with age (p <0.001). Patients aged 60 and over were at the highest risk of Type 2 diabetes. It was determined that the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes was significantly higher in patients with high blood pressure (n= 111), (p<0.001). One hundred and thirty-seven physically inactive participants had a significantly higher risk of Type 2 diabetes (p<0.001). Finally, the risk of diabetes increased with increasing weight (p <0.001).

Conclusion: In conclusion, increasing age, high blood pressure, physical inactivity can increase the risk of Type 2 diabetes. To prevent the risk, people should be physically active and they should consume healthy and balanced diet.