Prevalence of undiagnosed diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular risk factors in Hong Kong professional drivers

Abstract Aims To investigate the prevalence of undiagnosed diabetes mellitus (DM) and cardiovascular risk factors among professional drivers in Hong Kong. Methods Chinese professional drivers with no history of DM were invited to complete a questionnaire on their health status, followed by taking th...

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Published in:Diabetes research and clinical practice 2012-04, Vol.96 (1), p.60-67
Main Authors: Siu, S.C, Wong, K.W, Lee, K.F, Lo, Y.Y.C, Wong, C.K.H, Chan, A.K.L, Fong, D.Y.T, Lam, C.L.K
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Asian Continental Ancestry Group
Automobile Driving
Cardiovascular Diseases - epidemiology
Cardiovascular risk factors
Chinese
Diabetes Mellitus - epidemiology
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Female
Hong Kong - epidemiology
Humans
Male
Metabolic syndrome
Metabolic Syndrome - epidemiology
Middle Aged
Professional drivers
Risk Factors
Undiagnosed DM
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Summary:Abstract Aims To investigate the prevalence of undiagnosed diabetes mellitus (DM) and cardiovascular risk factors among professional drivers in Hong Kong. Methods Chinese professional drivers with no history of DM were invited to complete a questionnaire on their health status, followed by taking their body measurements, fasting blood glucose (FG) and lipids. 75 g OGTT were performed when FG ≥ 5.6 to
ISSN:0168-8227
1872-8227
DOI:10.1016/j.diabres.2011.12.002