BACKGROUND The prevalence of diabetes mellitus is reaching epidemic rates globally. It
had an estimated global incidence of 220 million in 2010. Different studies in SSA and …

Background Diabetes mellitus remains a high burden for individuals all over the world.
Identification of adults at risk for diabetes mellitus provides potential opportunities for early …

Diabetes is a major cause of morbidity and mortality both in developing and developed
countries. The incidence is rising rapidly with sub-Saharan Africa experiencing the largest …

Background: Diabetes mellitus is a growing public health problem both in developing and
developed nations. The prevalence of diabetes globally is projected to rise from 2.8% in …

Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a global public health threat, often associated with
other co-morbidities with significant morbidities and mortality. The aim of this study was to …

Background: Information about diabetes mellitus (DM) from the rural populations in Nigeria,
particularly among the rural Fulanis is limited. Materials and Methods: This was a cross …

Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) was previously considered to be rare in sub-Saharan
Africa. However, the prevalence is on the increase mainly because of urbanization and …

Aim: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is an emerging disease of public health concern in Nigeria.
There has been growing speculation about rural dwellers not being susceptible to this …

Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a non communicable disease which has a rising prevalence
worldwide. A high percentage of the prevalence is projected to occur in developing …

The increasing prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus (DM) has become an issue of global
concern. Diabetes affects over 100 million people the world over. It has been observed in …