Background Type 2 diabetes mellitus is increasing in epidemic proportions (Shaw, Sicree &
Zimmet 2010) and is now considered a global public health problem (Zimmet 2003). This …

Chronic diseases of lifestyle are increasing in global prevalence and they threaten
developing nations' ability to improve the health of their populations. Previously, lifestyle …

Non-communicable diseases are on the increase and expected to be the most common
cause of death by the year 2030. Non-communicable diseases and in particular type 2 …

More recently, there has been a greater focus on nutrition and physical activity as key
determinants of health. Available evidence suggests that community of residence drive …

Instances of non-communicable diseases such as diabetes are on the rise globally leading
to greater morbidity and mortality, with the greatest burden in low and middle income …

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the leading global cause of death, with most of
these deaths occurring in low to middle-income countries (LMICs). Hypertension and …

Background: There is a rise in prevalence of Type 2 diabetes in Kenya, and an increase in
related complications, which lead to disability and death. Diet modification to control blood …

Background Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a rapidly growing health concern in Sri Lanka. Diet
and physical activity are important modifiable risk factors affecting the incidence, severity …

Background: Diabetes self-management education, including nutrition education (NE) is an
essential component of diabetes management. Effective NE can assist individuals with type …