FoodSci: Indian Journal of Research in Food Science and Nutrition

V. Padma ¹, V. Raji Sugumar ²

Affiliations
1 Avvaiyar Government College for Women, Karaikal, Tamil Nadu, IN
2 Bharathidasan Government College for Women, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, IN

Abstract

The aim of the study is to assess the different baseline biochemical parameters required for type 2 diabetics and to correlate the same with clinical outcomes. Nine hundred Type 2 diabetic subjects aged between 30-85 years of both the genders from 3 diabetic out-patient clinics in South Bangalore were selected for the study. All the study subjects gave their informed consent. All the subjects had clinical examination with anthropometric measurements and measurements of blood pressure. Pre- tested interview schedule was used to collect the information pertaining to socio-economic and duration of diabetes. Biochemical parameters with the laboratory methods done were collected and recorded in the schedule. Among the variables studied, fasting plasma glucose was above 131 mg/dl for 64% of diabetic subjects. Postprandial plasma glucose of >201mg/d1 for 62% and poor to uncontrolled glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) of greater than 8.1% were noted among 38% of the selected diabetic subjects. The individual lipid parameters were also assessed and the diabetic subjects showed higher total cholesterol (29%), triglycerides (33%), Low density Lipoprotein (59%), very Low Density Lipoprotein (15%) and lower High Density lipoprotein levels among 41% selected population. Similarly urine for microalbuminuria was noted in 71% and Albumin Creatinine Ratio (ACR) of >300 microgram/dl was found in 18% of the type 2 diabetic subjects. Also the different biochemical parameters were correlated with HbA1c and it was found that HbA1c was positively associated with all parameters except BMI and HDL at one per cent level (p 5 0.001). The parameters studied indicates that majority of the diabetic subjects are potential to develop diabetic related complications like diabetic nephropathy and underlying cardiovascular disorders. A strict glycemic control and a timely comprehensive evaluation of the biochemical parameters are considered as a potential marker to prevent diabetic prevalence to a certain level.

Keywords

Complications, Lipids, Plasma Glucose, Type 2 Diabetes

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D. Savita ¹, V. Raji Sugumar ¹

Affiliations
1 PG and Research Department of Home Science Bharathidasan Govt. College for Women, (Autonomous), Puducherry, IN

Abstract

Respiratory ailments such as cough, cold and allergies have been scaling up among children due to unprecedented decline in air quality during the past few decades in India. Respiratory health of children in Puducherry in association with air quality is not well documented. Peak Expiratory Flow Rate (PEFR), pulse rate and oxygen saturation (SPO2) were studied using peak flow meter and pulse oximeter in 1187 school children (10-14 years) selected from Puducherry by stratified random sampling method. Socio-demographic, health status, dietary and lifestyle pattern were collected by interview schedule. Children were categorized into two groups based on ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ answers for the presence of green space in and around their home. Data was analyzed using mean and standard deviation. Around 95% and 77.5% of the girls and 91.6% and 83.0% of the boys from rural and urban areas respectively had reported the presence of green cover in and around their homes. Girls living in the rural area (294.7 ± 53.8 Vs. 297.2 ± 49.9) and boys living in the urban area (291.9 ± 68.5 Vs. 288.4 ± 56.2) had higher PEFR when compared to their respective counterparts. The minimum (2.8 L/min) and maximum difference (23.9 L/min) in PEFR between the two groups was noted among urban girls and rural boys’ respectively. Greenspaces lowers air pollution and increases the lung capacity. Hence, children must be encouraged to spend more time in greenspaces such as parks, backyards with more trees and plants and also motivated to start their own kitchen garden and terrace garden.

Keywords

School Children, Peak Expiratory Flow Rate, Peak Flow Meter, Pulse Oximeter, Union Territory of Puducherry.

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