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ArticleDiabetology & metabolic syndrome2022

Incidence of diabetes and its predictors in the Greater Beirut Area: a five-year longitudinal study.

Mona P Nasrallah, Martine Elbejjani, Lara Nasreddine, Hassan Chami, Hussein Ismaeel, Mohamad Fleifel, Fatima Al Zahraa Chokor, Hani Tamim

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5 · Who and what money

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8 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Mona P NasrallahFaculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon.
Martine ElbejjaniFaculty of Medicine, Clinical Research Institute, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon.
Lara NasreddineVascular Medicine Program, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon.
Hassan ChamiFaculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon.
Hussein IsmaeelVascular Medicine Program, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon.
Mohamad FleifelFaculty of Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Endocrinology, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon.
Fatima Al Zahraa ChokorFaculty of Medicine, Clinical Research Institute, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon.
Hani TamimFaculty of Medicine, Clinical Research Institute, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon. htamim@alfaisal.edu.
American University of Beirut Medical Center · LBAmerican University of Beirut · LB

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundType 2 Diabetes (T2D) remains a world epidemic. Obtaining accurate estimates of its incidence and their predictors will aid in targeting preventive measures, allocating resources, and strategizing its management. The Middle East North Africa region has high T2D prevalence and rates of rise. Few incidence studies exist for the region, and none from Lebanon. The current study objective was to determine diabetes incidence and diabetes predictors in a community-based Lebanese sample. A secondary objective was to describe the metabolic control over time in adults with preexisting diabetes.

methodsThis is a five-year (2014-2019) follow-up study on a random sample of 501 residents of the Greater Beirut area. Out of 478 people eligible to participate in the follow-up study, 198 returned (response rate 39.5%). Assessment included medical history, anthropometric measures, food frequency, sleep, and lifestyle questionnaires. Laboratory data included glycemic indices (fasting glucose and HbA1C) and other biological markers. The diagnosis of probable diabetes (PD) was based on one abnormal test for either fasting glucose ≥ 126 mg/dL or HbA1C ≥ 6.5% or having history of diabetes.

resultsThe incidence of diabetes was 17.2 (95% CI 9.6-28.7) per 1000 person-years. Cardiometabolic risk factors independently associated with diabetes were: older age, higher BMI, family history of diabetes, metabolic syndrome, higher CRP and triglyceride level; whereas an independent predictor of diabetes was previous BMI. In addition, the 42 participants with preexisting diabetes had worsening of their metabolic profile over a five-year period.

conclusionsThe incidence of diabetes was high as compared to some reported world rates, and in line with the high prevalence in the MENA region. The risk was highest in those with positive family history and the presence of the metabolic syndrome or its components. Preventive measures should particularly target participants with that specific risk profile. This becomes particularly important when observing that metabolic control gets worse over time in individuals with diabetes.

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BeirutIncidenceLebanonMENA regionMetabolic syndromePredictorsType 2 Diabetes

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