Socio-demographic Characteristics and Nutritional Status of Adults at Risk of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Kuala Nerus, Terengganu
https://doi.org/10.47836/mjmhs.19.2.14
- Author:
Ying Qian Ong
1
;
Sakinah Harith
1
;
Mohd Razif Shahril
2
;
Norshazila Shahidan
3
;
Hermizi Hapidin
4
Author Information
1. School of Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Gong Badak Campus, 21300 Kuala Nerus, Terengganu, Malaysia
2. Nutrition Program, Center for Healthy Ageing and Wellness, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur Campus, Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, 50300 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
3. School of Food Industry, Faculty of Bioresources and Food Industry, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Tembila Campus, 22200 Besut, Terengganu, Malaysia
4. Biomedicine Programme, School of Health Sciences, Health Campus, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Socio-demographic, Nutritional status, Adults, At risk of, Type 2 diabetes mellitus
- From:Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences
2023;19(No.2):86-94
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Introduction: In Malaysia, the undiagnosed diabetes prevalence has increased. Socio-demographic characteristics
and nutritional status play a crucial role in prediabetes development. Hence, this cross-sectional study aimed to identify the socio-demographic characteristics and nutritional status of adults at risk of T2DM in Kuala Nerus, Terengganu. Methods: A total of 30 participants at risk of T2DM aged 18 to 59 years old were recruited from Kuala Nerus
using a convenience sampling method. Information on socio-demographic, anthropometric, fasting plasma glucose
(FPG) level, clinical profile, Finnish Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment Tool (FINDRISC) score, dietary intake, and
physical activity level were obtained. Results: The participants (mean age: 36.1 ± 8.7 years) were mostly female
(76.7%), Malay (96.7%), married (43.3%), had a tertiary degree (60.0%), and were working (83.3%) with a monthly
salary of less than RM 1000. Half of the participants were from the obese class I category. Their FPG level was 5.6
± 0.5 mmol/L and half of them were classified as having optimal blood pressure. Also, they had a mean FINDRISC
score of 6.3 ± 1.8. The participants consumed 2073 ± 247 kcal/day, which was comprised of 50.8% carbohydrate,
16.1% protein, and 33.1% fat. Most of them (63.3%) were minimally active. Conclusion: The participants had moderate T2DM risk with normal FPG level, blood pressure, and heart rate. They had excessive energy and fat intake with
insufficient dietary fibre intake. It is vital to examine the socio-demographic characteristics and nutritional status,
which can provide important information for planning future cost-effective T2DM preventive strategies.
- Full text:11.2023my1464.pdf
