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2/2022
vol. 7
 
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The evaluation of risk concerning type 2 diabetes (as a long-term health problem) among the students of the Faculty of Health Science of the Mazovian State University in Płock

Adrianna Frydrysiak - Brzozowska
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,
Mariola Głowacka
1
,
Karolina Gawlińska
1
,
Katarzyna Italiano
1
,
Damian Majczak
1
,
Miłosz Gitner
1

  1. Wydział Nauk o Zdrowiu, Mazowiecka Uczelnia Publiczna w Płocku, Polska
Online publish date: 2022/08/28
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Aim
In recent years the systematic increase in the diabetes prevalence has been observed. The term defines the group of metabolic disorders characterized by hyperglycaemia presence being the result of abnormal insulin secretion or action, or combination of those conditions. The chronic increase of glucose level in blood may become the cause of functioning disorder and failure of selected organs. Purpose Establishing of risk assessment for type 2 diabetes among the students of the Faculty of Health sciences of the Mazovian State University in Płock.

Material and methods
The research has been conducted within the group of 130 students of the Faculty of Health Sciences of the Mazovian State University in Płock. The self-made questionnaire and Finnish Diabetes Risk Score (FINDRISC) have been used. Self-made questionnaire contained of metrics and result record of done survey, such as: weight, height, arterial pressure and pulse. Using the relevant data, the BMI range for each student was determined individually and their blood pressure values were classified according to the latest classification.

Results
When analysing the student results of selected faculties, it has been noted that the largest group of people having low risk of type 2 diabetes in the next 10 years includes the students of cosmetology (82,5%; N-33), whereas the smallest group includes nursing students (63%; N-44).

Conclusions
Students of the Faculty of Health Sciences of the Mazovian State University in Płock studying on particular field of study are characterized by different degree of risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

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diabetes, FINDRISC, type 2 diabetes, Finnish Diabetes Risk Score

 
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