Juniper Publishers-Journal of Diabetes Obesity Journal

  Abstract Diabetes (Type 1 and 2) is a chronic metabolic disorder impacting both the mind and the body of the individual. The impact on the mind includes emotional, social, cognitive and psychosocial wellbeing of the individual. Thus, diabetes management must not only focus on the impact of the disease on the body but also understand its cognitive, psychological and lifestyle implications. Given the negative impact of the stress on both the mind and the body, stress screening and management must be incorporated in diabetes management. This review explores stress, its impact on physical and psychological wellbeing in the context of diabetes management. Evidence is presented on the challenges related to measurement of stress and its negative impact on the wellbeing of the individual. Based on the comparison (complexity, scalability, etc.) between measurement of stress and wellbeing, the review highlights the importance of screening for wellbeing using simple psycholog

Abstract Central obesity poses more threat to human health than general obesity and stress increases its presentation. This study assessed prevalence of central obesity and stress, and their association with hypertension. Two hundred and eighty-three health workers in Jos Teaching Hospital, Plateau State, Nigeria were randomly selected. Socio-demographic characteristics and lifestyles (physical activity, alcohol intake, smoking and stress) were evaluated by semi-structured and International Stress Management Association Questionnaire. Central obesity was determined by waist circumference. Crude overweight, obesity and blood pressure were assessed by Body Mass Index, Body fat percentage and digital sphygmomanometer respectively. Hypertension was defined as BP =140/90mmHg. Descriptive and inferential statistics were performed and significance was set at p<0.05. Study participants were 32% males and 68% females. Mean age was 37±9.5years. Clinical and non-clinical workers wer