| dc.description.abstract | Background. Prediabetes is an abnormal glucose homeostasis condition where blood glucose levels rise above normal but not as high as needed for a diabetes diagnosis. Identifying prediabetes risk factors is crucial to reduce prediabetes-related diseases and improve individuals quality of life. Objective. This study aims to describe prediabetes risk factors among educators in the Faculty of Medicine at the Universitas Sumatera Utara. Method. The research is descriptive with a cross-sectional design, involving educators from the Faculty of Medicine. Primary data were collected through a questionnaire. Results. The study included 72 educators, with 32 individuals (44.4%) having prediabetes and 40 individuals (56.6%) being normal. The age group most affected by prediabetes was 46-55 years, with 15 individuals (46.9%), and males had the highest prediabetes prevalence, with 19 individuals (59.4%). One individual (3.1%) with gestational diabetes also had prediabetes, 22 individuals (68.8%) had a family history of diabetes and prediabetes, 15 individuals (46.9%) had a history of hypertension and prediabetes, 22 individuals (68.8%) had insufficient physical activity and prediabetes, and 19 individuals (59.4%) had a body mass index of 25-29.9 and prediabetes. Conclusion. Out of 72 total samples, 32 individuals had prediabetes, with a family history of diabetes being the most common risk factor (22 individuals) and gestational diabetes history being the least common (1 individual). | en_US |
