National and regional prevalence rates of diabetes in Saudi Arabia: analysis of national survey data

ConclusionThis study showed the recent national and regional prevalence rates of DM among Saudi populations. The high prevalence of DM in Saudi Arabia requires an urgent public health call to improve early detection program and lifestyle interventions. This study urges to minimize the health and economic burden of DM by establishing and implementing a national diabetes prevention program.
Source: International Journal of Diabetes in Developing Countries - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research