Diabetes is a major lifestyle disorder, the prevalence of which is increasing globally. Asian
countries contribute to more than 60% of the world's diabetic population as the prevalence of …

Background Diabetes is a noncommunicable disease that has attained great significance in
the sub-Saharan region, with Nigeria being the most affected. Many persons with the …

Pakistan is a developing country with limited recourses and diverse economic social
patterns. Pakistan has high prevalence of diabetes and its complication, which is a huge …

The last three decades have witnessed an epidemic rise in the number of people with
diabetes, especially type 2 diabetes, and particularly in developing countries, where more …

The rising burden of diabetes is mainly ascribed to environmental and emotional changes.
The main contributors are sedentary lifestyle including internet and TV usage, caloric rich …

Background Diabetes is increasing at an alarming rate in Asian countries including the
Philippines. Both the prevalence and incidence of type 2 diabetes (T2D) continue to …

Diabetes is a common metabolic disorder with increasing burden in Thailand. The chronic
nature along with associated complications makes the disease very costly. In Thailand, there …

The global burden of diabetes and its accompanying risk factors is upon us. Asia is the focus
of this burden, owing to huge population numbers and increasing prevalence rates. The …

OBJECTIVE To determine the prevalence of diabetes and impaired glucose tolerance (IGT)
and its risk factors in the Chinese population. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS This …

Background Diabetes affects both individuals and their families and has an impact on
economic and social development of a country. Information on the availability, cost, and …