Description
Pre-diabetes is a major precursor to Type 2 diabetes whose prevalence surpassed the 2045 projection by 38 million in the year 2024. This study aimed to evaluate clinical and biochemical markers among individuals with pre-diabetes in Ainamoi Sub-County, Kericho, Kenya. The study involved 32 prediabetic individuals aged 25-65 years who were purposively selected to take part in an experimental study, and their baseline data were independently analyzed and thus reported. Data were collected through physical assessments and blood tests. Data was analyzed using SPSS version 25. Continuous data were summarized using mean ± standard deviation (SD), while categorical data were summarized as frequencies and percentages. The chi-square tests and t-tests were used to compare various categorical and continuous variables in the study. The mean HbA1c, fasting plasma glucose, random plasma glucose, and triglyceride levels were 7.13% (±1.65), 7.30 mmol/L (±1.55), 10.04 mmol/L (±1.61), and 2.65 mmol/L (±1.18), respectively. There was a significant correlation a significant association between fasting plasma glucose (FPG) with age (p=0.046) and family history of diabetes (p=0.04), as well as between triglyceride level with age (p=0.003), marital status (p=0.013), and gender (p=0.035). The findings revealed that the mean diagnostic HbA1c and FPG among prediabetics surpass the prediabetes levels. The markers significantly influence development, progression, and prognosis in prediabetic patients. There is a need to implement tailored community-based education and interventions that prioritize lifestyle modifications and accessibility to preventive healthcare services.
| Country | Kenya |
|---|---|
| Organization | Academic Institution |
| Position | Student |
| Received a Grant? | No |
