Prediabetic Risk and Disease Burden: A Cross-sectional Survey of an Ayurveda Hospital

Abstract

Aims: To know the prevalence of prediabetes and diabetes among the health seekers visiting to an Ayurveda hospital, the survey study was conducted. Prediabetes is a serious health condition where blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not high enough yet to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes. Diabetes is one of the largest global health emergencies of this century, ranking among the 10 leading causes of mortality. Early screening is as essential as early diagnosis and treatment. Study Design: A cross-sectional survey study. Place and Duration of the Study: Department of Swasthavritta, Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Ayurveda and Hospital, Hassan, between January 2020 and December 2020. Methodology: Laboratory registers accessed from Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Ayurveda Medical College and Hospital, Hassan, Karnataka. Guidelines of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was used to detect prediabetes and diabetes. Results: The preliminary report on the survey study conducted for one year during 2020 showed among the subjects tested for blood and urine sugars, around 13% were prediabetics and 27% were diabetics. Conclusion: Awareness among public and healthcare professionals regarding etiological factors, risk factors are crucial in finding out prediabetics. People who visit the hospital to improve the quality of life or for any treatments must be encouraged to undergo screening for non-communicable diseases such as diabetes