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ArticleTranslational gastroenterology and hepatology2020

The prevalence of diabetes and metabolic syndrome and associated risk factors in Sudanese individuals with gallstones: a cross sectional survey.

Ahmed Omer Almobarak, Ayat Jervase, Aza Abdelrahman Fadl, Nur Ibrahim Ali Garelnabi, Suzan Al Hakem, Tarig Mohamed Hussein, Amro Ahmad Aljack Ahmad, Inas Salah El-den Ahmed, Safaa Badi, Mohamed H Ahmed

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Article in Translational gastroenterology and hepatology, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 16 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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Ahmed Omer AlmobarakDepartment of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medical Sciences and Technology, Khartoum, Sudan.
Ayat JervasePublic and Tropical Health Program, Graduate College, University of Medical Sciences and Technology, Khartoum, Sudan.
Aza Abdelrahman FadlPublic and Tropical Health Program, Graduate College, University of Medical Sciences and Technology, Khartoum, Sudan.
Nur Ibrahim Ali GarelnabiDepartment of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Ibn Sina Specialized Teaching Hospital, Khartoum, Sudan.
Suzan Al HakemCentre of Gastrointestinal and Liver Diseases, Ibn Sina Specialized Teaching Hospital, Khartoum, Sudan.
Tarig Mohamed HusseinDepartment of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Ibn Sina Specialized Teaching Hospital, Khartoum, Sudan.
Amro Ahmad Aljack AhmadMedical Services Department, Health Insurance Corporation Khartoum State (HICKS), Khartoum, Sudan.
Inas Salah El-den AhmedHealth Laboratory Service Unit, Health Insurance Corporation Khartoum State (HICKS), Khartoum, Sudan.
Safaa BadiDepartment of Clinical Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy, Omdurman Islamic University, Khartoum, Sudan.
Mohamed H AhmedDepartment of Medicine and HIV Metabolic Clinic, Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Eagelstone, Milton Keynes, UK.
University of Medical Sciences and Technology · SDUniversity of Khartoum · SDMilton Keynes Hospital · GBOmdurman Islamic University · SDSudan Medical Specialization Board · SD

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Abstract

backgroundThe gallstones are common health problem across the world with huge financial burden on health authorities. Obesity and insulin resistance are associated with risk of gallstones disease (GSD). The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and diabetes and associated risk factors in Sudanese patients with gallstones.

methodsA prospective cross-sectional study, enrolled patients with gallstones attending Ibn Sina Specialized Teaching Hospital for gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary diseases. A structured questionnaire was applied, anthropometric measures were taken, and blood tested for HbA1c, fasting glucose and lipid profile. Data was analysed using SPSS version 23.

resultsA total number of 151 participants were recruited in the study, 71 of them were ultrasound confirmed GSD patients, and the other 80 were controls without GSD over a period of six months. The prevalence of the MetS and diabetes was 30% and 23.9% respectively. Borderline diabetes was 16.9% and overweight and obesity constituted more than half of the sample 59.6%. Using Chi-Square test, a statistically significant association was found between MetS and HDL, TG, LDL level, waist circumference and blood pressure (BP). Absolute predictors and the risk factors for gallstone disease were waist circumference, age, HbA1c and LDL.

conclusionsThe prevalence of MetS and diabetes among gallstone patients was 30% and 23.9% respectively. Absolute predictors and the risk factors for gallstone disease were waist circumference, age, HbA1c and LDL.

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diabetesGallstonesmetabolic syndrome (MetS)obesitySudan

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