Frequency and Associated Factors of Prediabetes Among Outpatients at Polyclinic Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine

Abstract

   Background: Prediabetes is a condition characterized by elevated blood glucose levels that are not yet high enough to meet the diagnostic criteria for diabetes. It is associated with an increased risk of progressing to type 2 diabe- tes and other metabolism disorders. The frequency of prediabetes is increasing globally, and Vietnam is no exception. This study aim to determine the frequency of prediabetes and its risk factors among outpatients at Polyclinic of Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine.

   Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at Polyclinic of Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine. The study included 240 patients attending the Polyclinic from March to May 2023. Data were collected through structured in- terviews, review of medical records, and blood tests, including fasting plasma glucose and HbA1c levels.

   Results: Of the 240 patients, 15.4% (n=37) were diagnosed with prediabe-tes. Significant factors associated with prediabetes included age over 45 years (OR: 2.42; 95% CI: 1.04–6.1), smoking at least 20 cigarettes per day (OR: 13; 95% CI: 1.7–157), and comorbidities such as hypertension (OR: 3.48; 95% CI: 1.6–7.8) and dyslipidemia (OR: 4.45; 95% CI: 1.8–10.6).

   Conclusions: The study reveals a significant frequency of prediabetes and its risk factors among outpatients at Polyclinic of Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine. Early screening and targeted interventions might be encouraged for high-risk outpatients.

DOI: 10.59715/pntjmp.4.2.9