Prevalence of Type II Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) and Risk Factors among Rural Farmers

Abstract

Aim: To determine prevalence of T2DM and risk factors among rural farmers of Panyam in Plateau Central, Nigeria. Background: Diabetes mellitus is one of the commonest metabolic disorder characterized by persistent hyperglycemia due to lack of insulin secretion or inactivity of insulin resulting in risk of microangiopathy and macroangiopathy [1,2]. Many lifestyle factors affect the incidence of Type II Diabetes Mellitus, which includes cigarette smoking, inactivity and heavy alcohol consumption that could cause hyperuricemia. Other risk factors include obesity, age, family history. Materials and Methods: The study population consisted of 200 adults above 40 years mainly farmers. Both females and males were recruited into the study.