Health Sciences Journal 2024;13(1):10-17

Risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus among college students enrolled in Quezon City: A descriptive, cross-sectional study

Isaiah Kentz L. Calica 1 ; Roman Carlos R. Calingo 1 ; Luz Carissa E. Canlas 1 ; Maria Angelou D. Cantal 1 ; Pamela M. Comia 1 ; Joey Brianne C. Concepcion 1 ; Hugh Marcel V. Cruz 1 ; Jeanne Elaine T. Cruz 1 ; Karla B. Cuerpo 1 ; Araceli A. Panelo 2

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Keywords

FINDRISC; College students

Country

Philippines

Language

English

Abstract

Introduction:In 2021, the International Diabetes Federation, reported 536 million people with diabetes, mainly from countries with lower income.

Methods:A cross-sectional descriptive study was employed using the Finnish Diabetes Risk Score (FINDRISC), a validated questionnaire which determines the risk of developing diabetes. The questionnaire was conducted online to be accomplished by students enrolled in universities located in Quezon City.

Results:Among the 178 college students in Quezon City, with average age of 20 years old, 28.1% are at risk of developing T2DM. The factors contributing to the risk were: (1) Lack of physical activity of at least 30 minutes a day (51.7%); (2) lack of daily intake of vegetables and fruits or berries (52.8%); and (3) family history of DM (74.7%).

Conclusion:The study found that one in every four college students in Quezon City is at risk of developing T2DM in the next ten years.