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Prevalence of prediabetes in school-going children

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Abstract

Objective

To study the prevalence of prediabetes among school children in Mysore city.

Design

Cross sectional study.

Settings

Children aged 5–10 years from three schools in Mysore city were included. Study was done over a period of 1 year during 2006–2007.

Participants

726 children (59.8% males).

Main Outcome

Prevalence of prediabetes. Prediabetes was defined as fasting blood sugar level between 100–125 mg/dL.

Results

The prevalence of prediabetes was 3.7%. No statistically significant association was observed with major risk factors of diabetes.

Conclusions

Efforts must be made to recognize type 2 diabetes in the asymptomatic prediabetes state.

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  1. Department of Pediatrics, JSS Medical College, JSS University, Mysore, India

    D. Narayanappa, H. S. Rajani, K. B. Mahendrappa & A. K. Prabhakar

  2. 534, Sinchana, 15th Main, 5th Cross, Saraswathipuram, Mysore, 570009, India

    D. Narayanappa

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Narayanappa, D., Rajani, H.S., Mahendrappa, K.B. et al. Prevalence of prediabetes in school-going children. Indian Pediatr 48, 295–299 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13312-011-0061-6

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