Prevalence and risk factors for impaired glucose regulation among first-degree relatives of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Maiduguri, Northeastern Nigeria

Prevalence and risk factors for impaired glucose regulation among first-degree relatives of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Maiduguri, Northeastern Nigeria

Background/Purpose: Owing to genetic predilection of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), the risk of developing impaired glucose metabolism is thought to be higher in first-degree relatives (FDRs) of those with T2DM. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of impaired glucose tolerance (IG...

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Main Authors: Haliru Ibrahim, Fabian H Puepet, Salisu B Muazu, Bilkisu M Mubi, Ibrahim D Gezawa, Shettima K Mustapha, Bukar Bakki, Abdullahi M Talle, Godspower C Michael, Ibrahim Aliyu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2020-01-01
Series:Journal of Diabetology
Subjects:
first-degree relatives
impaired fasting glucose
impaired glucose tolerance
risk factors
nigeria
Online Access:http://www.journalofdiabetology.org/article.asp?issn=2078-7685;year=2020;volume=11;issue=1;spage=25;epage=31;aulast=Ibrahim

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