Study of some anthropometric variables among menopausal women with type II diabetes in Lagos Mainland: Shomolu Local Government Area and its environ

Abstract

BACKGROUND AND AIM: According to clinical criteria, menopause is when a woman stops having periods for at least 12 consecutive months which involves hormonal changes that can be challenging for diabetic women especially those reliant on insulin. Anthropometric parameters, including body mass index (BMI), waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), are critical indicators of metabolic health and disease risk in menopausal women. Postmenopausal women with type II diabetes often exhibit altered anthropometric parameters such as higher body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, and waist-to-hip ratio (WHR), compared to their non-diabetic counterparts. The aim was to study some anthropometric parameters among menopausal women with type II diabetes in Lagos mainland, Shomolu Local Government Area and its environ.

 METHODOLOGY: The study was a cross sectional study among the clinically diagnosed type II diabetic menopausal women who attends clinic in Lagos mainland: Shomolu local government and its environs.

Seven hundred and two (702) clinically diagnosed type II diabetic menopausal women were recruited from some medical facilities at Lagos mainland. Anthropometric parameters such as height, weight, head, neck, mid upper arm, chest, waist, hip and thigh circumferences were taken using standard procedures. 

RESULTS: The results indicate the average age at menopause was 46.73±4.44 years and most of the women were diagnosed with Type II Diabetes after menopause (67.2%).

CONCLUSION: In conclusion, weak relationship between some Anthropometric parameters, among menopausal women with type II diabetes in Lagos mainland, Lagos state Nigeria.