Risk factors of Diabetes Mellitus in Chiangmai Border Patrol Police

Abstract

           This retrospective descriptive analysis study aims to identify risk factors of type 2 diabetes in the Chiangmai Border Patrol Police from 2004-2005. The diabetes incidence has increased from 3.18% to 7.32%. The diabetes risk factors found were family history of diabetes(p 0.004), hypertension(p 0.002), hypertriglyceridemia(p 0.001), impaired fasting glucose(p 0.000). To reduce the development of type 2 diabetes, we should evaluate for primary prevention of diabetes, especially healthy eating, blood pressure control and increased physical activity.