Epidemiology of diabetes mellitus in Western Pacific region: focus on Philippines

Lantion-Ang, Lina C.

doi:10.1016/s0168-8227(00)00176-5

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“…The majority (99%) of San Diego Filipinas were immigrants, however, duration of immigration was not associated with diabetes risk. Further, body size of Filipinas with diabetes in the San Diego cohort was similar to that reported from the Philippines [17]. A comparison of type 2 diabetes prevalence among Filipinas in the Philippines and the US has not been reported, and could provide information useful for discerning heritable from behavioral factors associated with type 2 diabetes.…”

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Hyperglycemia and type 2 diabetes among Filipino women in the Philippines, Hawaii, and San Diego

Araneta

Morton

Lantion-Ang

et al. 2006

Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice

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Background-Diabetes risk increases as immigrant populations adopt western lifestyles. We compared the prevalence of fasting hyperglycemia among Filipino women aged 40-79 years in the Philippines, Hawaii, and San Diego.Methods-Data were obtained from the (1) Philippine National Nutrition Survey (1998), (2) Native Hawaiian Health Research Project (1997)(1998)(1999)(2000)(2001), and (3) University of California San Diego Filipino Women's Health Study (1995)(1996)(1997)(1998)(1999). Fasting glucose after an 8 h fast, blood pressure, and body mass index (BMI) were measured in all three regions; a 75 g oral glucose tolerance test was performed in San Diego and Hawaii.Results-The proportion of Filipinas with BMI ≥ 30 kg/m 2 was higher in Hawaii (20%) compared to women in San Diego (9.3%) or the Philippines (5.2%, p < 0.001). Fasting hyperglycemia prevalence (fasting plasma glucose ≥ 126 mg/dl or fasting whole blood glucose ≥ 110 mg/dl) did not differ among Filipinas in the Philippines (11.8%), San Diego (14.1%), and Hawaii (14.7%, p = 0.323). Type 2 diabetes prevalence was similar among Filipinas in San Diego (31.6%) and Hawaii (24.9%, p = 0.79).Conclusions-Despite regional differences in obesity, fasting hyperglycemia was similar among Filipinas in the Philippines, San Diego, and Hawaii and type 2 diabetes prevalence was similar among Filipinas in San Diego and Hawaii.

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confidence: 71%

Hyperglycemia and type 2 diabetes among Filipino women in the Philippines, Hawaii, and San Diego

Araneta

Morton

Lantion-Ang

et al. 2006

Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice

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“…A study from the Philippines in 2000 from the Diabcare‐Asia project, which assessed 2,708 patients in diabetes centers, reported a prevalence of 42% for diabetic neuropathy, based on medical records 25 . A more recent study of 150 diabetes patients at the Philippine General Hospital showed a DPN prevalence of 58%, based on an abnormality in nerve conduction studies 26 .…”

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Diagnosing peripheral neuropathy in South‐East Asia: A focus on diabetic neuropathy

Malik

Andag-Silva

Dejthevaporn

et al. 2020

J of Diabetes Invest

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Burning and stabbing pain in the feet and lower limbs can have a significant impact on the activities of daily living, including walking, climbing stairs and sleeping. Peripheral neuropathy in particular is often misdiagnosed or underdiagnosed because of a lack of awareness amongst both patients and physicians. Furthermore, crude screening tools, such as the 10‐g monofilament, only detect advanced neuropathy and a normal test will lead to false reassurance of those with small fiber mediated painful neuropathy. The underestimation of peripheral neuropathy is highly prevalent in the South‐East Asia region due to a lack of consensus guidance on routine screening and diagnostic pathways. Although neuropathy as a result of diabetes is the most common cause in the region, other causes due to infections (human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis B or C virus), chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy, drug‐induced neuropathy (cancer chemotherapy, antiretrovirals and antituberculous drugs) and vitamin deficiencies (vitamin B1, B6, B12, D) should be actively excluded.

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“…Patient education is an important intervention for prevention of complications [12,13]. A study conducted in Nepal using the same procedure of KAP questionnaire it clearly indicates the need for educational interventions to improve the knowledge, attitude and practices of the diabetic patients [14].…”

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A Cross-sectional Study Assessing Knowledge Attitude and Practice of Diabetic Patients at Tertiary Care Hospitals of Twin of Pakistan

Kanwal¹

2016

J App Pharm

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Diabetes mellitus is one of the prevalent chronic diseases that can be managed by life style modification. Disease can be controlled effectively by providing proper knowledge and awareness regarding disease. The lack of knowledge among the patients has been regarded as the major factor in disease propagation. The present study aims to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of diabetic patients. Objective: To assess knowledge, attitude and practice of diabetic patients at tertiary care hospitals of twin cities of Pakistan. Methodology: Descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in tertiary health care centers of Rawalpindi and Islamabad. Respondents were diabetic patients seeking health care from tertiary care centers. Data was collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed by SPSS. Descriptive statistics and chi square test were applied to determine frequency and association relation between dependent and independent variables. Results: Among 250 patients 159 were male and 91 were female. Diabetes was more prevalent among people of 40-70 years age. Most of the patients were less educated, only few of them were graduates (14.7%). Most of the patients had positive family history of Diabetes (60%). Most of the patients had inadequate knowledge about disease (54%). Only 35% patients knew normal fasting blood glucose level range. Conclusion: Lack of knowledge and awareness about disease was common among diabetic patients which indicated loopholes in patient counseling. The study highlights the need for conducting awareness program regarding diabetes management and lifestyle modification among diabetic patients. Moreover health care providers should be trained to provide effective counseling to diabetic patients.

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Epidemiology of diabetes mellitus in Western Pacific region: focus on Philippines

Cited by 16 publications

References 11 publications

Hyperglycemia and type 2 diabetes among Filipino women in the Philippines, Hawaii, and San Diego

Hyperglycemia and type 2 diabetes among Filipino women in the Philippines, Hawaii, and San Diego

Diagnosing peripheral neuropathy in South‐East Asia: A focus on diabetic neuropathy

A Cross-sectional Study Assessing Knowledge Attitude and Practice of Diabetic Patients at Tertiary Care Hospitals of Twin of Pakistan

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