{"id":4594,"date":"2025-12-17T14:28:44","date_gmt":"2025-12-17T07:28:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.si.mahidol.ac.th\/department\/biochemistry\/?p=4594"},"modified":"2026-03-30T15:12:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T08:12:06","slug":"metabolic-and-genetic-risk-factors-associated-with-pre-diabetes-and-type-2-diabetes-in-thai-healthcare-employees-a-long-term-study-from-the-siriraj-health-sih-cohort-study","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www2.si.mahidol.ac.th\/department\/biochemistry\/en\/metabolic-and-genetic-risk-factors-associated-with-pre-diabetes-and-type-2-diabetes-in-thai-healthcare-employees-a-long-term-study-from-the-siriraj-health-sih-cohort-study\/","title":{"rendered":"Metabolic and genetic risk factors associated with pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes in Thai healthcare employees: A long-term study from the Siriraj Health (SIH) cohort study"},"content":{"rendered":"
Pichanun Mongkolsucharitkul, Apinya Surawit, Thamonwan Manosan, Suphawan Ophakas, Sophida Suta, Bonggochpass Pinsawas, Tanyaporn Pongkunakorn, Sureeporn Pumeiam, Winai Ratanasuwan, Mayuree Homsanit, Keerati Charoencholvanich, Yuthana Udomphorn, Bhoom Suktitipat<\/strong>, Korapat Mayurasakorn<\/p>\n Background Methods Results ConclusionAbstract<\/h2>\n
\nThe study of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in a developing country like Thailand has rarely been conducted in long-term cohorts, especially among the working-age population. We aim to assess the prevalence and incidence of risk factors and their associations underlying NCDs, especially type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) among healthcare workers enrolled in the Siriraj Health (SIH) study cohort.<\/p>\n
\nThe SIH study was designed as a longitudinal cohort and conducted at Siriraj hospital, Thailand. A total of 5,011 participants (77% women) were recruited and follow-up. Physical examinations, blood biochemical analyses, family history assessments, behavior evaluations, and genetics factors were assessed.<\/p>\n
\nThe average age was 35.44\u00b18.24 years and 51% of participants were overweight and obese. We observed that men were more likely to have a prevalence of T2DM and dyslipidemia (DLP) compared to women. Aging was significantly associated with pre-diabetes and T2DM (P<0.001). Additionally, aging, metabolic syndrome, and elevated triglycerides were associated with the development of pre-diabetes and T2DM. The minor T allele of the rs7903146(C\/T) and rs4506565 (A\/T) were associated with a high risk of developing pre-diabetes with odds ratios of 2.74 (95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.32\u201323.3) and 2.71 (95% CI: 0.32\u201323.07), respectively; however, these associations were statistically insignificant (P>0.05).<\/p>\n
\nThe findings of the SIH study provide a comprehensive understanding of the health status, risk factors, and genetic factors related to T2DM in a specific working population and highlight areas for further research and intervention to address the growing burden of T2DM and NCDs.<\/p>\n