This observational analysis identifies obesity and lifestyle factors increasing prediabetes in medical students, highlighting effective preventive strategies.
Key Points
Prediabetes incidence is significantly associated with obesity, poor sleep quality, low physical activity, and family history of diabetes.
Obesity emerged as the most influential predictor of prediabetes with an odds ratio of 7.30, indicating strong correlation.
Clinical assessments involved fasting blood glucose and 2-hour oral glucose tolerance tests based on validated methodologies.
These findings call for tailored preventive measures addressing modifiable risk factors among young populations.