Frequency of Prediabetes According to Optimal Cut-Points for Body Mass Index in Saudi Population

Authors: Khalid S Aljabri*, Samia A Bokhari, Muneera A Alshareef, Patan M Khan and Bandari K Aljabri

DOI: 10.23880/doij-16000183

Volume 3, Issue 3

Abstract

Background and Objective: The prevalence and incidence of prediabetes are increasing worldwide. Body mass index (BMI) cut-off for prediabetes can vary. The objective of this study is to identify the optimal BMI cut-off that is associated with prediabetes. Methods: For the present study, we analyzed participants who are equal to or older than 18 years old. A total of 5498 were selected to be enrolled for the present study. All patients were from the population of the primary health and diabetic Centers at King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital. Participants were defined as having prediabetes according to selfreport, clinical reports, use of antidiabetic agents and HbA1c (5.7-6.4). All data were collected by personal interview and on the basis of a review of electronic medical data. Weight (kg) and height (cm) were measured by physician and nurse interviewers and recorded. The optimal sensitivity and specificity using different BMI cut-off values to predict the presence of prediabetes were examined by receiver operating characteristic curve analysis.Results: Of the 5498 participants analyzed, 2049 (37.3%) were male and 3449 (62.7%) were female with female to male ratio 1.7:1. Age was 42.7 ± 15.8 (minimum 18 years and maximum 105 years ) and males were significantly older than females (45.3 ± 16.6 vs. 41.1 ± 15.1 respectively, p

Keywords: Prediabetes; Body Mass Index

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