Description
This book explores the prevalence of prediabetes among the Below Poverty Line (BPL) population, highlighting a critical yet often overlooked public health concern. It examines demographic, lifestyle, anthropometric, and biochemical factors associated with prediabetes while emphasizing the role of screening methods such as fasting blood glucose and HbA1c in early detection. The study provides valuable evidence to support community-based diabetes prevention strategies and preventive interventions aimed at improving health outcomes among economically disadvantaged and vulnerable populations.
About Author
Satabdi Brahma is a Food and Nutrition expert, educator, and clinical dietitian with over 17 years of experience in nutrition education, dietary counselling, and community health. She completed her B.Sc. (Honours) in Food and Nutrition from Maharani Kasiswari College, University of Calcutta in 2007, securing 9th rank in the university, followed by an M.Sc. in Food and Nutrition from Viharilal College of Home Science, University of Calcutta in 2009, where she secured 8th rank. She later earned a B.Ed. with First Class distinction. During her undergraduate studies, she undertook a dissertation titled “Prevalence of Prediabetic in Standard Population” under the supervision of Dr. Ranen Dasgupta, Associate Professor, Department of Endocrinology, IPGME&R and SSKM Hospital, Kolkata. Her academic training also included an internship in Endocrinology at IPGME&R-SSKM Hospital, field visits in community nutrition, and participation in national seminars on diabetes, renal disorders, cancer, genetics, and public health. Satabdi served as a Postgraduate Lecturer in the Department of Food and Nutrition at RKVM Sarada Ma Girls’ College, Barasat, and has also contributed as a paper setter for the B.Sc. Food and Nutrition Honours examination under West Bengal State University. She is a qualified teacher and an experienced dietitian, providing evidence-based nutritional guidance for diabetes, obesity, lifestyle disorders, child nutrition, and therapeutic diets. A recipient of a scholarship from Bikash Bhavan for academic excellence, Satabdi combines her passion for nutrition with interests in dance, drawing, and fine arts. Through her academic work, research, and clinical practice, she remains committed to promoting healthy living, disease prevention, and nutrition awareness in the community.






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