Assessment of nutritional parameters and socioeconomic status among menopausal women with type II diabetes in Lagos Mainland, Lagos State, Nigeria

Abstract

Background and aim: Nutrition is a fundamental pillar of human life, health and development across the entire life span. . The core elements of Anthropometric are height, weight, body mass index (BMI), body circumferences (waist, hip and limbs). These measurements are important because they represent diagnostic criteria for obesity, which significantly increases the risk for conditions such as T2DM and many more. Socioeconomic status (SES) is one of the critical factors determining menopausal age, a lower SES significantly associated with an elevated incidence of premature ovarian insufficiency and early menopause. Menopausal women with T2DM face unique nutritional challenges such as weight management, cardiovascular disease, mood and cognitive function that may significantly impact their health outcomes and quality of life. This study aims to assess the relationships between the Nutritional parameters and socioeconomic status among menopausal women with type II diabetes in Lagos mainland, Lagos state, Nigeria.

Methodology: Seven hundred and two (702) clinically diagnosed Type II diabetic menopausal women were recruited from some medical facilities at Lagos mainland. Nutritional parameters such as BMI, mid upper arm, waist, hip circumference among others were taken using standard procedures.

Results: The results shows that majority of the menopausal women with T2DM were overweight (270) and were diagnosed with Type II diabetes after Menopause. The average age at menopause was 46.73 years. There are statistically significant differences among the different nutritional classes in waist circumference (0.018), MUAC (0.004) and Thigh circumference (0.023) with p < 0.05. An Association exist between the menopause duration and nutritional status.

Conclusion: in conclusion, there is a relationship between the nutritional status, among menopausal women with type II diabetes in Lagos mainland, Lagos state Nigeria.