Synthesis of existing prevalence data using rigorous systematic review methods is
considered an effective strategy to generate representative and robust prevalence figures to …

Introduction Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a major source of morbidity and mortality in South
Africa, spurred by increased urbanisation and unhealthy lifestyle factors. Local …

Aims The recent and ongoing worldwide expansion in prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes
(T2DM) is a considerable risk to individuals, health systems and economies. The increase in …

Aims To investigate the prevalence of Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) and its risk factors in a
working class peri‐urban community in South Africa. Methods A cross‐sectional descriptive …

Background Although diabetes is recognized as an emerging disease in African and Middle
East, few population-based surveys have been conducted in this region. We performed a …

Background: The clinical and methodological diversity observed in national and regional
diabetes surveys, emphasized on the need of the weighted average prevalence of diabetes …

Background There is not yet a comprehensive evidence-based epidemiological report on
type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in Nigeria. We aimed to estimate country-wide and zonal …

Background Understanding the prevalence of type 2 diabetes in Nepal can help in planning
for health services and recognising risk factors. This review aims to systematically identify …

Background: Diabetes is referred to a group of diseases characterized by high glucose
levels in blood. It is caused by a deficiency in the production or function of insulin or both …

Background: The prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) has increased worldwide,
including in Saudi Arabia. Objective: To systematically review the available literature and …