STUDY OF IMPAIRED FASTING GLUCOSE IN PATIENTS WITH ONE OR MORE RISK FACTORS FOR DIABETES MELLITUS

Abstract

Impaired fasting glucose is a forerunner of diabetes mellitus. In individuals with risk factors for diabetes mellitus,it is important to screen for Impaired fasting glucose to prevent future occurrence of diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular mortality and morbidity. Hence we aimed to study Impaired fasting glucose in patients with one or more risk factors for diabetes mellitus.