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| Year : 2003 | Volume
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| Issue : 2 | Page : 49-53 |
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Prevalence of obesity among type 2 diabetic patients in Al-Khobar primary health care centers
Kholood M Mugharbel1, Mowaffaq A Al-Mansouri2
1 Al-Khobar Government Hospital, Al-Khobar, Saudi Arabia
2 King Fahad Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Correspondence Address:
Kholood M Mugharbel
Al-Khobar Government Hospital, P.O. Box 40117, Al-Khobar
Saudi Arabia
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None  | Check |
PMID: 23011992 
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Objectives : This study estimates the prevalence of obesity among Type 2 diabetic patients who are followed in mini clinics (hypertension, diabetes) in Primary Health Care Centers (PHCC) in Al-Khobar.
Methods : Retrospective study reviewing all diabetic patient files registered in PHC centers in the Al- Khobar area from May 2000 to October 2001.
Results: Of the 382 diabetic patients followed in PHC, 88.7% were type 2 diabetics, and according to WHO classification of obesity 0.7% were underweight. Only 21.8% of type 2 diabetic patients were in their ideal range of body weight. While 31.2% were overweight (BMI in the range of 25.0-29.9 kg/m 2 ), 39.9% of the type 2 diabetic patients were found to be obese (BMI= 30 - 39.9 kg / m 2 ), and 6.3% had morbid obesity (BMI ≥ 40 kg / m 2 ).
Conclusion : High prevalence of overweight and obesity in type 2 diabetics is associated with other serious complications. This study emphasizes the importance of training health care providers for the proper follow-up of patients. |
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