This study investigated the type 1 and type 2 diabetes risk factors and prevalence among
residents of Ikorodu Local Government Area, Lagos State, Nigeria. This research was a …

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 …

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 …

Abstract A six-year (2002–2007) retrospective study of hospital records (in-patients) was
carried out to investigate the incidence of Diabetes Mellitus in Katsina. The records showed …

Diabetes is a chronic debilitating and costly disease associated with severe threat to the
attainment of the internationally agreed developmental goals. Many cases of diabetes die of …

Background: The prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) is on the increase in developing
countries due to urbanization, ageing population, physical inactivity and the high prevalence …

Abstract Introduction: Diabetes Mellitus is a non-communicable disease that affects people
worldwide and poses major public health and socioeconomic challenges. Methods: This …

Background: Prevention of type 2 diabetes is enabled by identification and effective
management of risk factors. Objectives: To evaluate the predominant risks for type 2 …

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 …

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 …