Detection of prediabetes and suspected diabetes through screening with ADA RISK SCORE© and glucometry

Abstract

Diabetes is a chronic non-communicable disease with a high prevalence and a high rate of complications. Its early diagnosis and timely treatment is a necessary strategy to reduce spending on public health. Objective: To determine the frequency of prediabetes and suspected diabetes by screening with the ADA Risk SCORE © and glucometr tests in patients from the Ramón Bográn Integral Health Center (CIS). Patients and method: A quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional and prospective study in individuals of both sexes over 20 years of age who attended the CIS Ramón Bográn in Quimistán, Santa Bárbara. The population/convenience sample of 80 patients. The instrument used was the ADA Risk Score © risk scale. Results: 86.25% (69) of the 80 participants were women, 52.5% (42) were older than 40 years. The mean of the ADA Risk SCORE © in our population was 4 ± 1.8 points. Of the total number of patients, 56.25% (45) had a Risk SCORE © less than 4 (with normal risk), while 41.25% (33) and 2.5% (2) of the subjects obtained a SCORE between 5 to 7 and greater than or equal to 8, respectively, which puts them at elevated risk for diabetes. Of the total number of fasting glucose tests performed, 56.25% (45) had normoglycemic values between 60-99 mg / dL, while 22.50% (18) were in the prediabetes range; 21.25% (17) were in the range of suspicion for diabetes. Conclusion: Most patients showed glycemic alterations suggestive of DM, showing high rates of prediabetes and underdiagnosed diabetes.