Evidence has been accumulating on the importance of the rising burden of diabetes mellitus
on the African continent at an increasingly higher pace. In the first paper of this series of two …

Evidence continues to accumulate on the rising burden of diabetes mellitus at a higher pace
in Africa. In a series of two papers, we sought to summarise recent evidence on diabetes …

There is a mounting body of evidence regarding the challenge posed by diabetes and
obesity on the health systems of many Sub-Sahara African countries. This trend has been …

Melvyn Freeman, chief director for non-communicable diseases at South Africa's National
Department of Health, says,“a re-engineering of the primary health care system is at the top …

The global prevalence and impact of diabetes has increased dramatically, particularly in sub-
Saharan Africa. This region faces unique challenges in combating the disease including …

The growing incidence of diabetes mellitus in the world is a widespread concern. While
there has been improvement in the epidemiology and management of the disease in the …

Type 2 diabetes mellitus is no longer a disease of high income countries but a global health
pandemic. With the continued and rapid increase in its prevalence worldwide it is forecasted …

Diabetes is an increasing problem in sub-Saharan Africa. Type 2 diabetes, the most
common form, is becoming more prevalent owing to rising rates of obesity, physical inactivity …

The number of people living with diabetes in the world is increasing rapidly. Most of the
increase will occur in developing countries such as those in sub-Saharan Africa. Diabetes is …

Abstract Background The 2016 Dar Es Salaam Call to Action on Diabetes and Other non-
communicable diseases (NCDs) advocates national multi-sectoral NCD strategies and …