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Alshaikh AA, Alshehri AAA, Alshehri AZA, Alobaid AS, Mohammed AA, Saeed F Alshahrani T, Albarqi AZM, Sultan HSH, Alhussen M, Shehri ADA, Ghazy RM. Prevalence of gastrointestinal manifestations among diabetic patients in the Aseer region: A cross-sectional study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e39895. [PMID: 39331911 PMCID: PMC11441854 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000039895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2024] [Accepted: 09/11/2024] [Indexed: 09/29/2024] Open
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Diabetes mellitus (DM) has a systemic consequence, influencing many systems of the body, including metabolic functions. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of gastrointestinal complications among patients with type 2 DM in the Asser region of Saudi Arabia, identify sources of information, and investigate the association of these symptoms with disease duration and glycated hemoglobin. This cross-sectional study was conducted between November 13 and December 27, 2023. The questionnaire collected demographic data including age, sex, education, employment, income, and nationality, and 16 questions (5 points for each symptom) about the frequency of gastrointestinal symptoms in the past 3 months. The total score was 80, participants were categorized based on their total scores into 2 groups: those scoring 40 or below, and those scoring above 40. A total of 230 patients were included in this study, their median age was 32.0 (24.00) years, 60% were men, 63.9% were married, 38.7% earned between 5000 and 10,000 Saudi Riyal/month, 85.2% did not work in the medical field, 39.1% held university degrees, 54.8% did not have health insurance, 70.4% did not smoke, 35.7% worked in government jobs, 63% lived in urban areas, 95.2% were Saudi and 53.5% had only DM. More than half of the respondents, 57.4%, relied on doctors for information about DM. Dysmotility symptoms were common: dyspepsia affected 26.5% often and 5.7% always; early satiety impacted 24.3% often and 5.2% always; and bloating affected 28.3% often and 10.9% always. Constipation/diarrhea were a common complaint, with 23.5% of patients experiencing them often and an additional 4.8% reporting it always. Stool consistency also varied widely, with 21.7% experiencing lumpy or hardened stool. Health insurance status and having chronic diseases showed significant association with the severity of symptoms. Duration of diabetes and glycated hemoglobin were associated with the frequency of the symptoms. Gastrointestinal symptoms are common among diabetic patients in Aseer. The frequency of symptoms is associated with glycemic control, duration of diabetes, and health insurance status. These findings highlight the need for improved management and support for better gastrointestinal health in diabetes.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ayoub Ali Alshaikh
- Family & Community Medicine Department, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudia Arabia
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- Medical Colleague, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudia Arabia
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- Family & Community Medicine Department, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha, Saudia Arabia
- Tropical Health Department, High Institute of Public Health, Alexandria University, Alexandria, Egypt
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Alshaikh AA, Al-Qahtani FS, Taresh HMN, Hayaza RAA, Alqhtani SSM, Summan SI, Al Mansour SA, Alsultan OHA, Asiri HYM, Alqahtani YMS, Alzailaie WKA, Alamoud AAA, Ghazy RM. Prediction of Diabetes and Prediabetes among the Saudi Population Using a Non-Invasive Tool (AUSDRISK). MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2024; 60:775. [PMID: 38792958 PMCID: PMC11123013 DOI: 10.3390/medicina60050775] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2024] [Revised: 04/24/2024] [Accepted: 05/04/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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Background and Objectives: Screening for type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) aims to identify asymptomatic individuals who may be at a higher risk, allowing proactive interventions. The objective of this study was to predict the incidence of DM2 and prediabetes in the Saudi population over the next five years. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted in the Aseer region through August 2023 using a cross-sectional survey for data collection. A multistage stratified random sampling technique was adopted, and data were collected through face-to-face interviews using the validated Arabic version of the Australian Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment Tool (AUSDRISK). Results: In total, 652 individuals were included in the study. Their mean age was 32.0 ± 12.0 years; 53.8% were male, 89.6% were from urban areas, and 55.8% were single. There were statistically significant differences between males and females in AUSDRISK items, including age, history of high blood glucose, use of medications for high blood pressure, smoking, physical activity, and measurements of waist circumference (p < 0.05). Based on AUSDRISK scores, 46.2% of the included participants were predicted to develop impaired glucose tolerance within the coming five years (65.8% among females vs. 23.6%), and 21.9% were predicted to develop DM2 (35.6% among males vs. 6.0% among females); this difference was statistically significant (p = 0.0001). Conclusions: Urgent public health action is required to prevent the increasing epidemic of DM2 in Saudi Arabia.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ayoub Ali Alshaikh
- Family and Community Medicine Department, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha 61423, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.A.); (F.S.A.-Q.); (H.M.N.T.); (R.A.A.H.); (S.S.M.A.); (S.I.S.); (O.H.A.A.); (H.Y.M.A.); (Y.M.S.A.)
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- Family and Community Medicine Department, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha 61423, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.A.); (F.S.A.-Q.); (H.M.N.T.); (R.A.A.H.); (S.S.M.A.); (S.I.S.); (O.H.A.A.); (H.Y.M.A.); (Y.M.S.A.)
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- Family and Community Medicine Department, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha 61423, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.A.); (F.S.A.-Q.); (H.M.N.T.); (R.A.A.H.); (S.S.M.A.); (S.I.S.); (O.H.A.A.); (H.Y.M.A.); (Y.M.S.A.)
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- Family and Community Medicine Department, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha 61423, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.A.); (F.S.A.-Q.); (H.M.N.T.); (R.A.A.H.); (S.S.M.A.); (S.I.S.); (O.H.A.A.); (H.Y.M.A.); (Y.M.S.A.)
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- Family and Community Medicine Department, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha 61423, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.A.); (F.S.A.-Q.); (H.M.N.T.); (R.A.A.H.); (S.S.M.A.); (S.I.S.); (O.H.A.A.); (H.Y.M.A.); (Y.M.S.A.)
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- Family and Community Medicine Department, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha 61423, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.A.); (F.S.A.-Q.); (H.M.N.T.); (R.A.A.H.); (S.S.M.A.); (S.I.S.); (O.H.A.A.); (H.Y.M.A.); (Y.M.S.A.)
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- Family and Community Medicine Department, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha 61423, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.A.); (F.S.A.-Q.); (H.M.N.T.); (R.A.A.H.); (S.S.M.A.); (S.I.S.); (O.H.A.A.); (H.Y.M.A.); (Y.M.S.A.)
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- Family and Community Medicine Department, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha 61423, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.A.); (F.S.A.-Q.); (H.M.N.T.); (R.A.A.H.); (S.S.M.A.); (S.I.S.); (O.H.A.A.); (H.Y.M.A.); (Y.M.S.A.)
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- Family and Community Medicine Department, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha 61423, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.A.); (F.S.A.-Q.); (H.M.N.T.); (R.A.A.H.); (S.S.M.A.); (S.I.S.); (O.H.A.A.); (H.Y.M.A.); (Y.M.S.A.)
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- Family and Community Medicine Department, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha 61423, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.A.); (F.S.A.-Q.); (H.M.N.T.); (R.A.A.H.); (S.S.M.A.); (S.I.S.); (O.H.A.A.); (H.Y.M.A.); (Y.M.S.A.)
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- Family and Community Medicine Department, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha 61423, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.A.); (F.S.A.-Q.); (H.M.N.T.); (R.A.A.H.); (S.S.M.A.); (S.I.S.); (O.H.A.A.); (H.Y.M.A.); (Y.M.S.A.)
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- Family and Community Medicine Department, College of Medicine, King Khalid University, Abha 61423, Saudi Arabia; (A.A.A.); (F.S.A.-Q.); (H.M.N.T.); (R.A.A.H.); (S.S.M.A.); (S.I.S.); (O.H.A.A.); (H.Y.M.A.); (Y.M.S.A.)
- Tropical Health Department, High Institute of Public Health, Alexandria University, Alexandria 61421, Egypt
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