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Background <p>Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is becoming increasingly common, driven both by genetic and lifestyle factors. In India, changing lifestyles and urban habits have led to a sharp rise in cases. Since risk patterns differ across regions, assessing the diabetes risk of people living in and around Lucknow with the help of Indian Diabetes Risk Score (IDRS) will help to identify the vulnerable individuals and support timely prevention and management of T2DM.</p> Objective <p>This study aimed to assess the Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) risk in individuals using the Indian Diabetes Risk Score (IDRS) and to evaluate its association with various factors such as age, gender, Body Mass Index (BMI), family history of diabetes, physical activity, waist circumference, and Random Blood Sugar (RBS) levels.</p> Methods <p>A cross-sectional study was conducted from February to August 2023 in various departments of the University of Lucknow and King George’s Medical University, Lucknow. A total of 795 participants were recruited through systematic random sampling. The IDRS was applied to assess diabetes risk, and statistical analyses were performed to explore associations between IDRS and various risk factors.</p> Results <p>Among the participants,&#xa0;about 18.5% were categorized as high-risk for diabetes, with males and older individuals having significantly higher risk scores. Gender, BMI, family history of diabetes, physical activity, waist circumference, and RBS levels were all significantly associated with IDRS. Apart from males having higher risk scores than females,&#xa0;individuals with higher BMI and waist circumference were also more likely to be at high risk for diabetes. Physical inactivity and elevated RBS levels also increased the likelihood of higher risk scores.</p> Conclusion <p>The IDRS proved to be an effective tool for identifying populations at risk for developing diabetes. Screening programs utilizing IDRS can help implement targeted interventions, especially for individuals with modifiable risk factors such as obesity and physical inactivity. This study emphasizes the significance of early screening and preventive measures in reducing the diabetes burden in high-risk populations.</p>

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Assessment of diabetes risk in Lucknow and surrounding areas using the Indian Diabetes Risk Score (IDRS): A population-based study

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    2025年10月15日

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  • Ashwin Kumar Shukla,
  • Komal Awasthi,
  • Pratyush Singh,
  • Kauser Usman,
  • Monisha Banerjee

摘要

Background

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is becoming increasingly common, driven both by genetic and lifestyle factors. In India, changing lifestyles and urban habits have led to a sharp rise in cases. Since risk patterns differ across regions, assessing the diabetes risk of people living in and around Lucknow with the help of Indian Diabetes Risk Score (IDRS) will help to identify the vulnerable individuals and support timely prevention and management of T2DM.

Objective

This study aimed to assess the Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) risk in individuals using the Indian Diabetes Risk Score (IDRS) and to evaluate its association with various factors such as age, gender, Body Mass Index (BMI), family history of diabetes, physical activity, waist circumference, and Random Blood Sugar (RBS) levels.

Methods

A cross-sectional study was conducted from February to August 2023 in various departments of the University of Lucknow and King George’s Medical University, Lucknow. A total of 795 participants were recruited through systematic random sampling. The IDRS was applied to assess diabetes risk, and statistical analyses were performed to explore associations between IDRS and various risk factors.

Results

Among the participants, about 18.5% were categorized as high-risk for diabetes, with males and older individuals having significantly higher risk scores. Gender, BMI, family history of diabetes, physical activity, waist circumference, and RBS levels were all significantly associated with IDRS. Apart from males having higher risk scores than females, individuals with higher BMI and waist circumference were also more likely to be at high risk for diabetes. Physical inactivity and elevated RBS levels also increased the likelihood of higher risk scores.

Conclusion

The IDRS proved to be an effective tool for identifying populations at risk for developing diabetes. Screening programs utilizing IDRS can help implement targeted interventions, especially for individuals with modifiable risk factors such as obesity and physical inactivity. This study emphasizes the significance of early screening and preventive measures in reducing the diabetes burden in high-risk populations.