A study of risk assessment of diabetes mellitus in the urban field practice area of GGSMCH, Faridkot, using the Indian Diabetes Risk Score

Abstract

Background: The burden of diabetes in India is expected to worsen in the coming years. Indian 
Diabetes Risk Score (IDRS) is a validated and cost-effective tool to identify the risk of 
developing diabetes among the population. 
Objectives: To assess the risk of Type 2 Diabetes mellitus using the IDRS in adults aged 20 
years and above.
Material & Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in the Urban field practice area 
of the Department of Community Medicine, Guru Gobind Singh Medical College & Hospital, 
Faridkot. A total of 145 residents aged 20 years and above were included in the study. Data was 
collected using self-structured pre-tested and validated tools and analyzed using suitable 
statistical software.