Publications by authors named "Nidhi S Kadam"
Article Synopsis
- The study focuses on managing type 2 diabetes (T2D) in India, emphasizing the importance of meeting the American Diabetes Association's ABC targets (HbA1c, blood pressure, LDL-C) for effective diabetes control.
- It involved a retrospective analysis of 681 T2D patients who participated in a lifestyle intervention program, examining their medical history and key health metrics related to diabetes management.
- Results showed that only 22.3% of participants met all ABC targets, highlighting challenges in achieving optimal health outcomes, as many patients struggled with insulin resistance and impaired beta cell function.
Prevalence of Osteoporosis in Apparently Healthy Adults above 40 Years of Age in Pune City, India.
Indian J Endocrinol Metab
January 2018
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to understand osteoporosis prevalence and bone mass changes with age among healthy Indian adults, focusing on differences between men and women, especially premenopausal and postmenopausal women.
- Data from 421 adults aged 40-75 were analyzed, revealing that postmenopausal women experienced a rapid decline in bone mineral density (BMD), while men saw a gradual decline, with premenopausal women showing no significant changes.
- The findings indicated that men have lower T-scores at lumbar spine and femur compared to premenopausal women, highlighting the need for preventative measures against osteoporosis for both Indian men and postmenopausal women as they age.
The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of 1-year micronutrient supplementation on the height velocity of underprivileged premenarchal girls in comparison with the natural growth of apparently healthy girls from an affluent class. A 1-year cluster-randomisation intervention trial was conducted in 119 premenarchal girls (8-12 years) from two schools catering to the lower socioeconomic strata (LSES) in Pune, India. Three classes of age-matched girls were randomly allocated to any one of the three intervention groups: (i) Ca+MZn+D group (C1: zinc, 15 mg/day+multivitamins; calcium, 500 mg/day; vitamin D, 30,000 IU/3 months); (ii) Ca+D group (C2: calcium, 500 mg/day; vitamin D, 30,000 IU/3 months); and (iii) M+D group (C3: multivitamins; vitamin D, 30,000 IU/3 months).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA socio-economic gradient exists for most reasons of morbidity and mortality including delayed puberty in lower (LSES) as compared to higher (HSES) socio-economic stratum and puberty is an important factor affecting bone status in children and adolescents. Thus, a cross-sectional study was conducted on 195 age-matched pairs of girls (8-17years) from LSES and HSES in Pune City, India to assess the hypothesis that socio-economic factors working through late puberty would have a negative association with bone status of adolescents. Height, weight and Tanner stage were assessed.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFLow adolescent peak bone mass is associated with bone problems in adulthood. Our aim was to assess underprivileged premenarchal Indian girls for low bone mineral content and to study the influence of anthropometric, lifestyle factors on bone health. Data on anthropometry, diet, lifestyle, total body bone mineral content (TBBMC), bone area, bone mineral density, and biochemical parameters [parathyroid hormone, vitamin D (25OH-D), calcium, and zinc] were assessed in 214 premenarchal girls (8-12 years).
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