ea0031p231 | Obesity, diabetes, metabolism and cardiovascular | SFEBES2013
Ajani Gbadebo
, Ikem Rosemary
, Enikuomehin Adenike
, Soyoye David
, Kolawole Babatope
Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a potentially preventable disease that is presently increasing in epidemic proportion worldwide. Its onset can also be delayed with an appropriate and timely intervention if people at risk are identified early. This study determined risk levels of adults in Nigeria for type 2 DM by using Finnish Diabetes Risk Score (FINDRISC).Method: During our local activities for world diabetes day in 2011, adults who were...