Awareness on Type II Diabetes and Its Complication among Sivaganga District Population in Tamilnadu: A Cross Section Survey

Abstract

Diabetes and its associated complication have been increasing dramatically worldwide. Prevalence of diabetes is higher in developed than in developing countries, however past two decades diabetes mellitus was reported higher in developing countries. Diabetes and its associated complication awareness are lacking, adequate baseline information is mandatory to the public to overcome this problem. Hence the present study was undertaken to assess the knowledge about the awareness of diabetes mellitus and its complication. We conducted a cross sectional and face to face survey on adult’s age group (30-80) in Sivaganga district. The questionnaire includes general status, causes, family history, risk factors and alternative treatment practices. A total of 539 adult were interviewed, 284 were diabetics and 255 were non diabetics. Among diabetic, Fifty three per cent of adults had hyperglycemia. Overall including diabetic and non-diabetics, 74.11% of them were not aware of the long term effects of diabetes and its complication. Merely 48% of them were aware of the alternative treatment practices for diabetes and among the 48% few of them know the diet plan. Statistic analyses were done using SPSS-19 software. Analysis of these areas would have a significant suggestion to health care professionals for conducting future public education programme.