Correlation of Fasting Blood Glucose with Obesity Status in Postmenopausal Women in the Age Group of 45-49 Yrs

Background: The association between type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Obesity is very close. Obesity is common in women aged between 45-49 yrs. Prevalence of Prediabetes i.e. Impaired Fasting Glucose (IFG) also seems to be higher in women than men in Indian population. The present work was planned to explore the correlation if any between fasting blood glucose&obesity in postmenopausal women.

Objectives: To study the correlation if any; between fasting blood glucose levels&obesity status in postmenopausal women.

Materials&Method: Study group comprised of 106 asymptomatic postmenopausal women with no family history of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in the age group of 45-49 yrs. On the basis of Body Mass Index, they were divided in 3 groups viz. Normal, Preobese&Obese. Fasting Blood Glucose levels (FBG) were estimated in all the subjects&results were analyzed using ANOVA test.

Results&Conclusions: Mean FBG levels in preobese and obese group were found to be significantly higher than those in control group in our subjects. So, it can be said that obesity in postmenopausal women may act as an important predictor for type 2 D.M. Early lifestyle modifications may prove to be an important means of prevention of obesity&reduction in risk of subsequent type 2 D.M. in postmenopausal women.