DOI: 10.36347/sasjm.2015.v01i04.001

Pages: Page: 124-129

DM is the most common endocrine disorder characterized by high blood glucose levels resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action or both. The prevalence of Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) is currently estimated to be 6.4% worldwide. The objective of present work is to determine the role of life style in relation to T2DM in adults and to find out body mass index and lipid profile status of patients and its association with disease. This retrospective case control study was conducted on 100 subjects (50 Type II diabetes as Cases and 50 without diabetes as a Control). The subjects were enrolled from Outpatient clinic from the Department of Medicine during May and June 2013. A highly significant association was observed between cases and controls with regard to family history of T2DM. 86% of cases group have BMI levels > 25 kg/m2 and statistically showed its relation with T2DM; Seventy percent of case group consumed alcohol for more than 5 years. Assessment of self-reported physical activity showed that 32% of cases and 66% of control group subjects were involved in regular exercise. Type 2 diabetes is more common among those who have a family history of diabetes, overweight, unhealthy dietary patterns, lack of physical activity and high lipid profile