Abstract

*Dr. Anjali Turale, Dr. Vrushali Khandekar, Dr. Shubhangi Kshirsagar, Dr. Madhavi Charmode and Dr. Vijay S. Jadhav

ABSTRACT

Introduction-Pre-diabetes is a precursor condition for type 2 Diabetes mellitus. Although in many cases it is reversible, Pre-diabetes frequently remains undiagnosed and therefore risk of developing type 2 Diabetes Mellitus is increased. The risk factors for pre-diabetes are same as those for type 2 diabetes mellitus. An individual’s risk factors for pre-diabetes include obesity, high waist circumference, family history of diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases etc. Pre-diabetes itself is a risk factor for type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.(4) Material and Methods-In this study 66 individuals were selected from our institutions on the basis of Indian diabetes risk score and blood sugar level. After diagnosed pre-diabetic individuals all were observed for demographic characteristics andthe statistical analysis done. conclusion-In this observational study we can conclude that Age, occupation, dietary habits, frequency of micturition at night, physical Inactivity, diwaswap( day time sleep), overweight or abnormal BMI, Kapha predominant prakriti all these factors might be the risk factors for Pre-diabetes and Diabetes.