Aplicación del test de findrisk en la detección de la prediabetes. Provincia de Esmeraldas, parroquia Muisne, período 2019.

Abstract

Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that is greatly affecting the health of the population worldwide and nationally. This disease is generated by the use or deficient production of insulin, which is a hormone that is responsible for providing energy to the body. The general objective of this research was to apply the Findrisk test for the detection of prediabetes and the proposal of an action plan in the province of Esmeraldas, Muisne parish. The research methodology was a quantitative approach, deductive method, with descriptive and correlational scope. The study population was 21,710 inhabitants of the Muisne parish with ages of 35 to 64 years, the sample was 378 people. The results showed that the predominant BMI was greater than 30 Kg / m2, people have poor nutrition and physical activity, family history of diabetes was reflected with grandparents, uncles and cousins. 46.82% of people had diabetes on the glucose test. Promotional activities were proposed, with the aim of making the population aware of changing their eating habits and physical activity mainly. It is concluded that the Findrisk test is positively and significantly related in the prediction of prediabetes in the population under study.