Assessment of Risk of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Among Rural Population in Tamilnadu by Using Indian Diabetic Risk Score

Abstract

A cross sectional study was done in rural area of sripuram by using the Indian Diabetes Risk Score. The objectives were to assess the risk of type 2 diabetes among the rural population by using IDRS score and to create awareness among the risky population. Background: Indian Diabetes Risk Score (IDRS) developed by Dr.Mohan and his colleagues (Mohan, 2005) is a simplified risk score for identifying undiagnosed diabetic subjects using four simple parameters (age, waist circumference, family history of diabetes and physical activity) in which the minimum score is 0 and maximum is 100 & score 60 and above is indicative of diabetes risk. Materials and methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out in the rural area (sripuram). Residents >20 yrs, were selected through house to house survey by simple random technique. Data collection was done by household survey by direct interview using a pre- tested and structured questionnaire. Results: Out of 505 people, 12.1% (61) individuals had high risk of diabetes and 74.7% (377) had moderate risk of diabetes and 13.3% (67) individuals had no risk of diabetes. Life style modification and diet advice was given to individuals in the low and medium risk group. High risk group were referred to hospital for further diagnosis and treatment.