title: Prevalence of Diabetes on Santa Cruz Island in Galapagos Archipelago.
abstract: This was an observational study offering a screening program for diabetes in a health clinic in Puerto Ayora town on Santa Cruz Island to determine the prevalence of this disorder and identify those at risk. A 1-month screening program was undertaken. Of 141 patients screened, 85% of men and 83% of women were overweight or obese; 16 (11%) had suspected undiagnosed diabetes and 22 (16%) were at high risk of developing diabetes. This is the first reported study of glucose intolerance prevalence in Galapagos. Urgent education and prevention programs are required to address this public health problem.
authors.affiliation: Department of Diabetes and Metabolism, Diabetes Centre, Homerton Hospital, Homerton Row, London, United Kingdom, E9 6SR. Email: nicola.tufton1@nhs.net.
authors.forename: Nicola
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Tufton
authors.affiliation: Royal London Hospital, BartsHealth NHS Trust, London, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Tahseen
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Chowdhury
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D015992:Body Mass Index; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology*; D004032:Diet / Q000523:psychology; D004484:Ecuador / Q000453:epidemiology; D015444:Exercise / Q000523:psychology; D005215:Fasting / Q000097:blood*; D005260:Female; D018149:Glucose Intolerance / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology*; D005951:Glucose Tolerance Test; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice / Q000208:ethnology; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D008297:Male; D008402:Mass Media; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000379:methods*; D008875:Middle Aged; D018673:Nutrition Policy; D009765:Obesity / Q000097:blood / Q000453:epidemiology; D050177:Overweight / Q000097:blood / Q000453:epidemiology; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000458:organization & administration; D015995:Prevalence; D016730:Program Development; D012307:Risk Factors; D012648:Self Care; D055815:Young Adult