Journal of diabetes and its complications
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J. Diabetes Complicat. · Nov 2010
Increasing BMI and waist circumference and prevalence of obesity among adults with Type 2 diabetes: the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys.
Obesity remains one of the most important modifiable risk factors for the prevention of Type 2 diabetes and its related comorbid conditions. The aim of this study was to examine trends in average body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, and obesity prevalence among adults with and without Type 2 diabetes. ⋯ Obesity prevalence is rising rapidly among adults with and without Type 2 diabetes. This has important implications for the likely growth of the population with Type 2 diabetes and diabetes related comorbid conditions.
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To evaluate the concepts and attitudes of patients and their immediate family members towards diabetes, its complications, and treatment. ⋯ Among patients of poorly controlled diabetes and their close family members, there was a gross lack of knowledge of complications of diabetes, causes of obesity, treatment of diabetes, and use of insulin. Denial of obesity was commonly observed. Linking obesity with tubal ligation in female patients not only is appalling but may possibly be a hindrance to family planning program. Level of education had no bearing on these misconceptions.