Open AccessAssessment of Fasting Blood Glucose Level of Undergraduates in Abeokuta Ogun State Nigeria
Author(s) -
Nupo Sunday Sedodo,
Olunusi Patience Abosede,
Olasunmbo Ilori,
M. K. Adenekan,
Ojo Mariam Idowu,
Abosede Nupo,
Jokodola Akinlotan
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
archives of current research international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2454-7077
DOI - 10.9734/acri/2020/v20i530196
Subject(s) - impaired fasting glucose , ogun state , underweight , medicine , dyslipidemia , overweight , body mass index , obesity , fasting glucose , lipid profile , blood sugar , diabetes mellitus , glucose meter , traditional medicine , endocrinology , impaired glucose tolerance , insulin resistance , public administration , political science , local government
Objectives: Impaired Fasting Glucose (IFG) is a condition where Fasting Blood Glucose (FBG) is above normal but not high enough to be considered diabetic. Impaired fasting glucose is linked with many co-morbid diseases such as obesity, dyslipidemia and hypertension. The study assessed the prevalence of impaired fasting glucose concentration among undergraduates in Ogun state South-West Nigeria.
Materials and Methods: A purposive sampling technique was used to select three hundred undergraduate students willing and ready participant. A pretested structured questionnaire was used to obtain the socio-economic information of the undergraduates. Fasting blood glucose, weight, height and blood pressure were determined using glucometer, weighing scale, height meter and sphygmomanometer respectively.
Results: The result of the study showed that the prevalence of IFG among undergraduate in South West Nigeria was 11.0% (n=33) of total participants. A higher prevalence of impaired fasting glucose (IFG) was found with females than males. Body mass index of the subject reviewed that (11.0%, n=33) were underweight, (61.0%, n=183) had normal weight, (27.3%, n=82) were overweight and (0.7%, n=2) were obese.
Conclusion: In conclusion, some of the participants had abnormal FBG (11%, n=33). Nutritional program/workshop should be organized by the institutions to enable undergraduates make a healthy, responsible lifestyle choices and consume a well-balanced diet.