Epidemiological features of risk factors for prediabetes and diabetes mellitus in rural areas of Andijan region

Purpose of the study: to assess the prevalence of risk factors for carbohydrate metabolism disorders among the rural population of the Andijan region, as well as to study the influence of these factors on the development of prediabetes and T2DM. Research materials and methods: The study included representatives of rural areas aged 18 to 65 years. Generally accepted criteria for impaired fasting glycemia (NGN), impaired glucose tolerance (HTG), and type 2 diabetes were used to diagnose disorders of carbohydrate metabolism. Biochemical analyses were also performed, including measurements of blood glucose and HbA1c levels. All the examined patients were classified according to the presence or absence of risk factors such as malnutrition, physical inactivity, hypertension, dyslipidemia, obesity and hyperglycemia in the anamnesis. The results of the study showed that 38.7% of the participants suffer from carbohydrate metabolism disorders, and modifiable risk factors such as physical inactivity, malnutrition and obesity have the greatest impact on the development of these disorders. A high prevalence of arterial hypertension and dyslipidemia was also revealed among the examined patients.