Correlation Between Body Mass Index (BMI) and Fasting Glucose in Post-menopausal Women

Abstract

Menopausal stage is marked by weight gain and abnormalglucosemetabolism leading to metabolic syndrome susceptibility. The incidence of obesity in post-menopausal women tends to increase due to lack of activity; higher dietary intake and the effect of decreased oestrogen lead to alteration in insulin sensitivity. The present study was done on the correlation between Body Mass Index (BMI) and fasting glucose in post-menopausal women. Forty-six healthy post-menopausal women were selected by purposive non-probability sampling technique. Study was conducted in a selected village, Bangalore. Body weight, height and 12 hours fasting blood glucose were measured. Data gathered were analysed and interpreted using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The study results showed a significant positive correlation between BMI and fasting glucose (r=0.300, p