Risk Assessment of Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus using Canadian Risk Questionnaire

Abstract

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a disease that manifests itself gradually and over time. Diabetes detection at an early stage is critical for delaying the disease progression. The Canadian Risk (CANRISK) questionnaire, with slight modifications, was used to determine who is the most at risk of getting diabetes mellitus. Therefore, a prospective observational study has been conducted in community nearby Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (MMIMSR), Mullana (Ambala, India). A total of 200 subjects (140 males and 60 Females) were enrolled by using CANRISK (with slight modifications) which includes parameters like Body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, genetics, smoking, alcohol consumption, physical activity etc., out of which 51(25.5%), 71(35.5%) and 78(39%) were found at low, moderate and high risk, respectively. A post counselling assessment was done after promoting healthy lifestyle and enhancing awareness among them about obesity, physical activity, smoking cessation and stopping alcohol consumption. It was observed that 40.5%, 31.5% and 28% subjects were at low, moderate and high risk, respectively.