Findrisk test potential strategy for risk detection of type 2 diabetes in 3 districts of Lima-Peru 2017

Abstract

PERUDIAB (2012) studied in 1677 households nationwide, found a prevalence of 7% diabetes mellitus and 23% of fasting hyperglycemia (prediabetes). The MINSA (2014) in Clinical Practical Guide for Prevention, Diagnosis, Treatment and Control of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, recommends community screening using questionnaires such as the FINDRISK Test. Purpose: Contribute to reduce the incidence that is increasing in Peru and manage actions for Health Promotion and Prevention with health establishments, municipalities, community leaders prioritizing Health Information, Education and Communication. Objective: To determine the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus in people over 18 in 3 districts of Lima: El Agustino, La Victoria and San Luis. Materials and methods: Quantitative, descriptive, observational and cross section. Personal interview 570 (190 by district). Results: The Augustinian 47% slightly increased risk, 64% do not perform physical activity for at least 30 minutes a day, 54% do not consume daily fruit, vegetables or whole grains; 56.8% women with a larger waist circumference 88cm La Victoria 46% slightly increased risk, 79% do not perform physical activity for at least 30 minutes a day, 61% do not consume fruit, vegetables or wholegrains daily, 53.3% women with a larger waist circumference 88cm; San Luis 43% slightly increased risk, 79% do not perform physical activity for at least 30 minutes daily, 54% do not consume fruit, vegetables or wholegrains daily, 49.5% women with a waist circumference greater than 88cm. Conclusions: Existence of slightly increased risk of suffering from type 2 diabetes mellitus in districts of La Victoria, El Agustino and San Luis. Predominant factors: lack of physical activity for at least 30 minutes daily, no consumption of fruits, vegetables or whole grains and high waist circumference in women