Assessment of risk for type 2 diabetes mellitus in Jouf, Saudi Arabia

Quantifying risky people for diabetes mellitus is important to allow for rational planning for delaying of
the onset of the disease. Therefore, we designed this study to identify people at risk for developing Type 2 diabetes
mellitus as a key strategy in prevention or delaying onset of diabetes among Saudi population. Subject and
Method; one hundred and six Saudi men and women (20 - ≥ 65 Yrs.) live in Skaka City share into this cross -
sectional pilot study as a convenient sample from Saudi community. Two tools used into this study, Sociodemographic and Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment Form. Results; The study results estimated that more than one
third of the studied sample (36.80%) had moderate risk of diabetes, about one third had high risk of diabetes
(34.00%), and only 13.20% had low risk of diabetes. There are statistically significant differences between age, sex,
level of education and risk of diabetes. Conclusion/ Interpretation; Saudi nation at risk for diabetes mellitus. They
need life modifications. Women and men of all ages should avoid becoming overweight. They should maintain a
moderate level of physical activity, avoid smoking, avoid stress, take vegetable and fruits daily, decrease sweets,
sugars, and fatty diet.