Prevalence of gestational diabetes in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

Kisindja, Rogatien Mwandjalulu; Tugirimana, Pierrot Lundimu; Prudence, Mitangala Ndeba; Bosunga, Katenga; Sihalikyolo, Jean-Jeannot Juakali; Kayamba, Prosper Kalenga Muenze; Tambwe-A-Nkoy, Albert Mwembo

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“…According to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), the estimation in an age-adjusted prevalence of diabetes is 6% for adults (20-79 years) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) (Sagastume et al, 2022). In DRC, the prevalence of diabetes mellitus in Kinshasa was 7% among adults and 3.9 to 5.2% for gestational diabetes (Kasiam Lasi On'Kin et al, 2008, Kisindja et al, 2022Lino et al, 2021).…”

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Ethno-botanical survey of medicinal plants traditionally used against Diabetes mellitus in the Eastern Kinshasa City, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Ngbolua¹

2023

Rev. Cong. Sci. Technol

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An ethnobotanical survey was conducted among traditional healers and herbalists in eastern Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) to identify medicinal plant species traditionally used to treat diabetes mellitus. Fifty traditional healers and herbalists selected through the snowball sampling method were interviewed about plant species used in indigenous medicine to treat diabetes mellitus in Kinshasa city. Cited plant taxa were collected and identified at the Herbarium of the Faculty of Science & Technology, University of Kinshasa. Their ecological status was determined. Most respondents were male (58%), with a sex ratio 1.38. According to the marital status of respondents, single persons represent 42%, followed by married (32%), divorced (20%), and widowed (06%), respectively. Out of 50 persons interviewed, the most represented age group comprises individuals of ˃50 years. Most informants have a secondary school educational background (46%). In Kinshasa city, medicinal plants for treating diabetes mellitus are divided into 19 families, 25 genera, and 27 species. The culture/crop and forest plant species represent the most (37.04% each). The ecological and phytogeographical spectra revealed a predominance of trees (33.33%), microphanerophytes (48.15%), mesophytes (85.19%), sarcochores (66.67%), and pantropical species (40.74%). 68% of the population of Tshangu district in Kinshasa city uses Traditional Medicine, against 32% who are interested in modern medicine. 63% of them believe that medicinal plants can cure diabetes, 31.5% believe that plants improve their health, and 15% of the population surveyed believe that medicinal plants have side effects. The leaves are the most used part (40.74%), followed by the roots (25.93), fruits (18.52%), grains (7.41%), flowers, and stems (3.7% each). Promoting ex-situ conservation of some of these useful medicinal plants through in vitro cell culture will permit the preservation of these phyto-resources. Keywords: Indigenous knowledge, medicinal plants, ex-situ conservation, metabolic diseases, diabetes mellitus.

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Ethno-botanical survey of medicinal plants traditionally used against Diabetes mellitus in the Eastern Kinshasa City, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Ngbolua¹

2023

Rev. Cong. Sci. Technol

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Prevalence and risk factors of gestational diabetes mellitus in Asia: a review

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Li³

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J. Public Health Afr.

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Introduction. Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a global problem that occurs in the world. This case occurred in pregnant women at 24-28 weeks of gestation. The global prevalence of GDM varies widely from 1% to 28%. Objective. The purpose of this study is to describe the prevalence of GDM in Asia and the risk factors for GDM. Materials and Methods. This research method used a systematic review for observational studies. The research inclusion criteria were original English papers, with full text published in peerreviewed journals. Method of 23 international articles in 2012-2022, which have articles that meet the requirements to be researched subjects regarding the description of the average prevalence of GDM cases in Asia and the risk factors for GDM. Results. The results of the study found that the lowest prevalence of GDM was in India at 1.9%, and the highest prevalence was found in Australia at 30%. The average risk factors for GDM are a family history of DM, BMI > 25 kg/m2, multiparity and history of GDM in previous pregnancies, and history of abortion. The results of a journal review also show that mothers who give birth to GDM have a 48% risk of developing DM in the future. Conclusion. Based on the conclusion in this study, with the wide variation in GDM prevalence rates, it is better to set a GDM risk factor score so that other health services can use these indicators as the gold standard for screening GDM.

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Prevalence of gestational diabetes in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo

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Ethno-botanical survey of medicinal plants traditionally used against Diabetes mellitus in the Eastern Kinshasa City, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Ethno-botanical survey of medicinal plants traditionally used against Diabetes mellitus in the Eastern Kinshasa City, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Prevalence and risk factors of gestational diabetes mellitus in Asia: a review

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