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TO DETERMINE THE FREQUENCY OF LOW CALCIUM INTAKE AS A RISK FACTOR FOR DIABETES MELITUS AND METABOLIC SYNDROME

Dr Ayesha Bashir, Dr Shazia Afzal, Dr Sameen Anjum

Objective: To determine the frequency of low calcium intake in Pakistani women as a risk factor for metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes. Study design: A cross-sectional survey. Place and duration: In the Endocrinology department of Jinnah Hospital, Lahore for one year duration from January 2018 to January 2019. Methodology: 450 women with type 2 diabetes were enrolled and interviewed for daily calcium intake according to a predetermined questionnaire. The subjects mean calcium intake daily was calculated using daily calcium calculator. Results: 787 mg / day was the mean daily calcium intake. In 167 (37%) patients, daily calcium intake was below 500 mg, in 173 (38%) 500-999 mg / day, in 40 (9%) 1000-1499 mg / day, 59 (13%). 1500-1999 mg / day, 9 patients (2%) 2000-2499 mg / day, 2 patients 2500-2999 mg / day. 366 (81%) patients had low calcium intake compared to RDA (recommended daily amount) and 84 (18%) patients had normal calcium intake compared to RDA. Conclusion: Daily average calcium intake is low in type 2 diabetics women compared with BMI and acts as a risk factor for the development of metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Keywords: Type 2 diabetes; Calcium intake.

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