Characterization of Adults with Initial Diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Peru

Authors: Jesus Rocca*, Maria Calderon, Alvaro Whittembury, Alberto La Rosa, Dario Bardales, Celinda Sanchez, Jose Paz, Paolo Jimenez, Marcos Parimango, Luis Barreda, Humberto Alvizuri, Luis Zevillanos, Pedro Muro, Guido Molina, Jose Luis Burga and Carlos Montjoy

DOI: 10.23880/doij-16000230

Volume 5, Issue 3

Abstract

Aims: To describe the characteristics of adults with an initial diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) in multiple regions of Peru. Methods: Descriptive case series study performed at 26 centers. Subjects age >20 years with T2D debut were included. Exclusion criteria were pregnancy, use of drugs known to alter glucose metabolism, and having renal, hepatic, respiratory, or cardiac insufficiency. Results: 581 subjects were enrolled, 48.9% were female, mean age was 53.2 years (SD ± 12.8). Mean weight was 77.3 kg (SD +/- 16.6), 39.2% were overweight and 45.1% were obese. Mean waist circumference was 100.6 cm (SD +/- 13.1). Mean blood glucose and HbA1c were 249.4 mg/dl and 8.9%, respectively. Subjects from Lima and the northern sites had higher levels of glucose and HbA1c. Subjects from high altitude sites had higher rates of fatty liver and lower levels of LDL-c and total cholesterol. Younger patients tended to have more metabolic alterations. Conclusions: This study is among the first to describe characteristics of adults with T2D debut in Peru. People from Lima and the northern provinces as well as those diagnosed at an early age seem to be at higher risk.

Keywords: Type 2 Diabetes; Diagnosis; Cardiovascular Risk

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