One complex metabolic disorder that can unenviably affect the normal human physiology is
diabetes mellitus (DM). It is indeed one of the commonest noncommunicable diseases that …

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 …

This survey investigated the prevalence of diabetes risk factors and diabetes mellitus among
people living in Abuja. Using Simple Random and Purposive Sampling techniques for …

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) prevalence is increasing at alarming rates posing
significant health problem in Tanzania. Urbanization with economic advancement has led to …

Background Despite the significant increase in the incidence of diabetes in Ghana, research
in this area has been lagging. The purpose of the study was to assess the risk factors …

Background Obesity, usually assessed using Body Mass Index (BMI), has been identified as
one of the risk factors for type 2 Diabetes mellitus. However, there are mixed reports on the …

Background Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is becoming one of the leading causes of
morbidity and mortality worldwide, including among Africans. Knowledge of the association …

Background: The aim of the present investigation was to determine the relationship between
obesity and diabetes using the World Health Organization criteria of body mass index (BMI) …

Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is assuming epidemic proportions worldwide, but
probably more so in the developing world. Identification of risk factors for the development of …

Objectives Diabetes is a chronic health problem, of public health concerned with
preventable consequences, affecting people of all ages, race and ethnicity not only in …