Cardiometabolic Health for Adult Diabetics Living in Beijing China

The purpose of this report is to discuss the cardiometabolic health factors among adult diabetics residing in Beijing China. China experiences death rates from cardiovascular heart disease, cerebrovascular disease, and diabetes at the rates in many other western countries in Europe and the Americas. Thus examining risk factors in a population with limited access to preventive risk factor screenings could translate to more accurate diagnosis and treatment. Seven community centers in Beijing China were used as the setting for the study. Health assessments were conducted in the community centers with a group of citizens. Each center is utilized by the neighborhood for social activities. Adults 50 years and older with type 2 diabetes were recruited through flyers posted in the community and center, and staff informed clients prior to the week of implementation. A local citizen and one team member served as translators, interpreters and cultural guides. Consent was obtained prior to gathering data. The risk factors measured were obesity, dyslipidemias, hypertension, elevated blood sugar, nutrition, and physical activity. Parameters used were by WHO, NHLBI, and ATP III guidelines. Results showed that of the 73 participants aged 50-89 years of age, most experienced multiple risk factors. Nutritional risk (64%), no physical activity (62%), overweight or obesity (52%), hypertension (44%), high LDL (48%), low HDL (41%), and high triglyceride (37%) were the most frequent risk factors. Findings were translated into practice through providing clients with individualized health education information for specific health risks. Additional implications for public health nursing will be discussed.