PMID: 16518992Mar 8, 2006Paper

Incidence and predictors of type 2 diabetes among professional and office workers in Bangkok, Thailand

Journal of the Medical Association of Thailand = Chotmaihet Thangphaet
Wiroj Jiamjarasrangsi, Wichai Aekplakorn

Abstract

To determine the incidence rates of type 2 diabetes and associated factors among professional and office workers in Bangkok. Data on fasting glucose measurements and physical examination were obtained from a cohort of 6,924 workers in 43 establishments in Bangkok during 1999-2003. Impaired fasting glucose and diabetes were defined according to the American Diabetes Association criteria. The type 2 diabetes incidence rates were calculated based on the person-time of follow-up period. A total of 136 individuals developed type 2 diabetes during 11,581 person-years (py) of follow-up. The incidence rates of type 2 diabetes in individuals aged 35-60 years was 11.4 per 1000 py Men had a higher incidence rate than women (17.8 vs 9.2 per 1,000 py). The incidence rates increased with age. Factors associated with development of diabetes included baseline fasting plasma glucose (FPG) level, overweight and obesity status. Adjusted incidence rate ratios (IRR, 95%CI) for FPG of 93-99 mg/dl and 100-125 mg/dl were 3.2 [1.1-9.9] and 31.5 [11.4-86.8] respectively, compared to those with FPG < 93 mg/dl. The IRRs for those with BMI of 23-27.5 and > 27.5 kg/m2 were 1.5 [0.9-2.5] and 2.7 [1.6-4.5] respectively, compared to those with BMI < 23 kg/m2. ...Continue Reading

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