OCCURRENCE OF TYPE-2 DIABETES AND ASSOCIATED RISK FACTORS IN LAHORE, PAKISTAN Dr

Objective: The main aim of this research work is to interrogate the occurrence of type-2 diabetes and associated factor of risks in the district of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. Methodology: This research work was a transverse research work in which the analysis of one thousand six hundred and fifty persons from twenty to eighty year of age, carried out with the utilization of random sampling method. After the fast of one complete night, the analysis of pre-diabetes & diabetes type-2 carried out in accordance with the standards of WHO. Results: The occurrence of diabetes type-2 and pre-diabetes was 11.10% & 16% correspondingly. Type-2 diabetes was present in 11% women & 11.20% men. Logistic regression in accordance with steps displayed that enhance age, family positive history, obesity, hypertension, no exercises, qualification & income of monthly basis are the vital risk factors linked with diabetes type-2. Conclusion: The findings of this research work show that type-2 diabetes is very serious health issue in the district of Lahore and there is requirement of good prevention strategies to tackle this complication. KEY WORDS: Body mass index, requirement, tackle, diabetes, methodology, regression, transverse