한국인 성인 비당뇨군에서 식사의 규칙성과 공복혈당장애의 발생과의 상관관계

Abstract

Background: Regular eating patterns play a crucial role in blood glucose control and irregular eating habits, particularly skipping breakfast, have been reported to increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). This study examined the correlation between skipping meals and impaired fasting glucose among non-diabetic adults, as part of a wider aim to reduce the risk of developing diabetes through educational programs targeting eating-habits. Methods: This study was based on data derived from the Sixth Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES VI-1, 2), 2013–2014, Koera Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and involved 6,731 non-diabetic adults between 19 and 64 years of age. Participants were categorized into a skipping meal group (SMG) and a non-SMG, according to their eating habits. To assess the correlation between eating habits and impaired fasting glucose we performed complex sample logistic regression analysis, adjusting for age, sex, body mass index, exercise, income, occupation, marital status, and education. Results: The incidence of impaired fasting glucose was higher in the SMG (odds ratio, 1.27; 95% confidence interval, 1.02–1.58) than in the Non-SMG (P<0.05). Conclusion: Among non-diabetic adults, irregular eating patterns increased the risk of developing impaired fasting glucose, a recognized risk factor for T2DM. Educational strategies promoting regular eating patterns may contribute to the prevention of T2DM.