Social Isolation Might Raise Diabetes Risk: Study
Sumaira FH Published December 20, 2017 | 10:55 AM
Men and women who are not active socially and remain isolated may be at an increased risk of developing diabetes than individuals with larger social networks, a study has found
ISLAMABAD, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 20th Dec, 2017 ) :Men and women who are not active socially and remain isolated may be at an increased risk of developing diabetes than individuals with larger social networks, a study has found.
The study published in the journal BMC Public Health said the team involved 2,861 men and women aged 40 to 75 years. The findings showed that a lack of social participation was associated with 60 per cent higher odds of pre-diabetes and 112 per cent higher odds of Type 2 diabetes in women compared to those with normal glucose metabolism, Health news reported.
Men who lack social participation in clubs and groups had a 42 per cent higher risk of Type 2 diabetes, while those living alone had 94 per cent higher risk. "The study is the first to determine the association of a broad range of social network characteristics -- such as social support, network size or type of relationships -- with different stages of Type 2 diabetes," said lead author Stephanie Brinkhues, from the Maastricht University Medical Centre, in the Netherlands.
"As men living alone seem to be at a higher risk for the development of type 2 diabetes, they should become recognised as a high risk group in health care. Social network size and participation in social activities may eventually be used as indicators of diabetes risk," co-author Miranda Schram, from the varsity added.
Early changes in glucose metabolism may cause non-specific complaints such as tiredness and feeling unwell, which may explain why individuals limit their social participation. Promoting social integration and participation may be a promising target in prevention strategies for type 2 diabetes, the researchers suggested.
Related Topics
Recent Stories
Currency Rate In Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal Rates On 28 April 2024
Today Gold Rate in Pakistan 28 April 2024
Fresh wave of rainfall in AJK continues for the second consecutive day
Babar, bowlers help Pakistan level series 2-2 against New Zealand
Attack in restive Chilean province leaves three police officers dead
PM, Saudi Royal court advisor discuss ways to boost economic ties
England clinch third successive Women's Six Nations Grand Slam
DC Bahawalnagar leads fight for fair bread prices
Sheffield Utd relegated from Premier League
02 proclaimed offenders arrested by Wah Police
Pakistan level T20I series with nine-run victory over New Zealand
Minister meets Chinese Consul General, discusses bilateral cooperation, Chinese ..
More Stories From Health
-
Vaccines save at least 154 million lives in 50 years: WHO
4 days ago -
UHS to issue MBBS degrees within three months after final result
4 days ago -
Rawalpindi woman gives birth to six babies
9 days ago -
DC calls for intensive anti-polio drive in ICT
10 days ago -
World Hemophilia Day observed to underscore importance of providing comprehensive care
11 days ago -
Six in a family with heart on the 'right side'
11 days ago
-
Diabetic disease increasing rapidly : Dr. Noor Elahi Memon
11 days ago -
World Hemophilia Day observed
11 days ago -
ATC dismisses bail petition of doctor involved in illegal kidneys transplant
19 days ago -
Dr. Shehzad warns against deviation from WHO guidelines on anti-smoking
19 days ago -
Health activists express concerns over attempts to derail tobacco control
21 days ago -
UHS declares MBBS first prof, MS urology exam results
1 month ago