Use of the FINDRISK questionnaire for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes screening Uso del instrumento FINDRISK para identificar el riesgo de prediabetes y diabetes mellitus tipo 2

Abstract

Objective: to determine the risk for developing type 2 diabetes mellitus and prediabetes using the FINDRISC questionnaire in patients aged between 35 and 75 years at the outpatient clinic. Methods: a descriptive cross-sectional analysis applying the FINDRISC questionnaire for Colombia. Patients with a FINDRISC score of 12 or higher were studied measuring glycemic markers and lipid profile. Univariate and bivariate data analysis was used, as well as multiple correspondences. Results: out of 796 participants 11% (n= 88) had prediabetes and 0.7% (n=6) had diabetes, 36.8% (n=293) had a FINDRISC score equal or greater than 12, of these, 30% were diagnosed with prediabetes and 2% with diabetes; 54.9% had associated hypertension, 50% had family history for diabetes, 43% history of dyslipidemia, 86% had a waist circumference greater than the established values and dyslipidemia was present in more than 50%. Conclusion: the FINDRISC questionnaire is a useful screening tool for prediabetes and diabetes, favoring early treatment and the prevention of complications. Additionally, those with glycemic disorders and a FINDRISC score greater or equal to 12 showed a tendency to have associated dyslipidemia, which indicate the need to perform a comprehensive metabolic panel.