Vol 2 Issue 4

Author: Moniruzzaman Monir1 , Raton Kumar Ray2 , Shovro Kumar Gosh3, Humayra Ahmed4 The increasing prevalence of diabetes and prediabetes in Bangladesh, particularly within urban centers such as Rangpur Division, reflects agrowing public health crisis that demands urgent intervention. Community-based screening programs are essential for early detection, especially given the high proportion of undiagnosed cases across the country. A recent study conducted in the Dhap area of Rangpur City Corporation screened 70 individuals using fasting blood glucose (FBG),postprandial blood glucose (PPBG), and HbA1c levels to classify glycemic status into normal,prediabetic, or diabetic categories based on standard diagnostic criteria[1]. The findings revealed that the highest prevalence of diabeteswas observed among individuals aged 40–49 and 50–59 years, indicating a trend toward earlier onset of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) compared to global patterns where peak incidence typically occurs at older ages.