Prevalence of diabetes mellitus in a Nigerian population

Erasmus, R T; Fakeye, Titilayo O.; Olukoga, O; Okesina, AB; Ebomoyi, E. William; Adeleye, M.; Arije, A

doi:10.1016/0035-9203(89)90524-5

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“…The low prevalence of DM in this rural community is in keeping with other reports that show that in spite of the DM pandemic, most traditional rural communities still exhibit a low prevalence of DM. [6,[18][19][20] The high prevalence of DM in the urban community could be attributed to the increased risk factors for DM (obesity, cigarette smoking) found in the urban community associated with modernization. [12] Prevalence of prediabetes In this study, there was a relatively high prevalence of prediabetes defined as IFG or IGT.…”

Section: Prevalence Of Dysglycemia Among Rural Fulanimentioning

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Type 2 diabetes mellitus and its risk factors among the rural Fulanis of northern Nigeria

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Section: Prevalence Of Dysglycemia Among Rural Fulanimentioning

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Type 2 diabetes mellitus and its risk factors among the rural Fulanis of northern Nigeria

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“…The relatively ineffective insulin in this condition results in hyperglycemia. Diabetes is becoming a major health problem in Nigeria with a prevalence of 1.4 -2.7% (Erasmus et al, 1988;Ngumah, 1995;Bakari et al, 1999) and over 90% of these are non-insulin dependent (NIDDM) (Ohwworiole et al, 1988;National survey, 1997). Insulin enhances the entry of glucose into the tissue cells, where it is metabolized to produce energy.…”

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Relationship between Fasting Plasma Glucose and Glycated Haemoglobin In Adult Diabetic Nigerians

Akinloye¹,

Adaramoye²,

Akinlade³

et al. 2010

African Journal of Biomedical Research

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The relationship between packed cell volume (PCV), fasting plasma glucose (FPG) and glycated haemoglobin (HbA I ) was investigated in 40 diabetic patients (22 males and 18 females) and 20 apparently healthy controls (12 males and 18 females). Among the control subjects the FPG and HbA1 were significantly higher in the female than male subjects (P < 0.001). This gender differences was not found in diabetic patients (P < 0.05). While all the control subjects have FPG and HbA1 level within normal range (75-115mg/dl and 5 -8 %, respectively), 15 (38%) of the diabetic patients had FPG level within normal and only 5 (13%) had HbA1 level within the normal range. The FPG and HbA1 values were however, significantly higher in diabetic patients (139.34 ± 7.06 and 12.09 ± 2.80) than control subjects (76.40 ± 1.24 and 6.24 ± 0.51), respectively (P < 0.001). The PCV in controls correlated significantly with FPG and HbA1 (P < 0.001) while the FPG correlated significantly with HbA1 (P < 0.001). There was however only a significant correlation between FPG and HbA1 in the diabetic subjects. Bland Ahman graph shows a good agreement between FPG and HbA1, in both test and control subjects. These results show that PCV and gender factors have significant influence on FPG and HbA1 level in control subjects and were insignificant in diabetic patients. FPG and / or HbA1 are important and agreeable indices for assessment of glucose metabolism. Furthermore, there was an evidence of poor glycemic control in diabetic patients investigated in this study, probably due to poor compliance culture of the patients or inability to procure recommended drugs.

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“…The dietary components of the inhabitants of the area are highly leafy and may exhibit goitrogenous effect on the thyroid and/or diabetogenic effect on diabetes or vice-versa. However, low prevalence of diabetes mellitus was reported in some parts of Nigeria among the low-income group who relied mostly on native unprocessed food for their existence (8). Data on the actual prevalence, incidence or mortality of diabetes mellitus and thyroid disorder is scanty if not non-existing in the area.…”

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