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Assessment of lifestyle and risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus in Ecuadorian university workers

Abstract:

Some workers maintain unhealthy lifestyles that make them prone to have a high risk of type 2 diabetes (T2DM). This study aimed to evaluate the risk of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) in an Ecuadorian university's administrative and teaching staff and its associated factors. A cross-sectional study evaluated RDT2 according to FINDRISC. RDT2 was considered high if the score ≥12 points. Sociodemographic aspects, harmful and healthy habits were analyzed; body mass index (BMI), abdominal perimeter (AP) and blood pressure (BP) were measured. Crude (GBR) and adjusted prevalence ratios (APR) were evaluated to identify factors associated with RDT2. Of 311 participants, the mean age was 41.02 years (SD 10.1), 58.2% female and 41.8% male. The prevalence of elevated RDT2 was higher in women relative to men (38.1% vs. 32.3%) and increased in those older than 40 years [PAR 1.55 (1.11-2.15)], married persons [PAR 1.49 (1.07-2.05)], those with moderate or lower physical activity [PAR 1.55 (1.11-2.15)], and in those with elevated BP [PAR 2.41 (1.33-4.36)]. Age, low physical activity and BP were factors associated with a higher prevalence of RDT2. Healthy lifestyles should be promoted to increase physical activity and decrease BP in workers to reduce the risk of T2DM.