Screening for type 2 diabetes mellitus and prediabetes using point-of-care testing for hba1c among thai dental patients.
SCREENING FOR TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS AND PREDIABETES USING POINT-OF-CARE TESTING FOR HBA1C AMONG THAI DENTAL PATIENTS.
Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health. 2017 Mar;48(2):455-65
Authors: Tantipoj C, Sakoolnamarka SS, Supa-amornkul S, Lohsoonthorn V, Deerochanawong C, Khovidhunkit SP, Hiransuthikul N
Abstract
Diabetes mellitus type 2 (DM) is associated with oral diseases. Some
studies indicated that patients who seek dental treatment could have undiagnosed
hyperglycemic condition. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of
undiagnosed hyperglycemia and selected associated factors among Thai dental
patients. Dental patients without a history of hyperglycemia were recruited from
the Special Clinic, Faculty of Dentistry, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand and
His Majesty the King’s Dental Service Unit, Thailand. The patients were randomly
selected and a standardized questionnaire was used to collect demographic data
from each patient. Blood pressure, body mass index (BMI), and waist circumference
were recorded for each subject. The number of missing teeth, periodontal
status, and salivary flow rate were also investigated. HbA1c was assessed using
a finger prick blood sample and analyzed with a point-of-care testing machine.
Hyperglycemia was defined as a HbA1c ≥5.7%. The prevalence of hyperglycemia
among participants was calculated and multivariate logistic regression analysis
was used to identify risk factors. A...
Source: Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health - Category: Tropical Medicine Tags: Southeast Asian J Trop Med Public Health Source Type: research