Diabetes in sub-Saharan Africa: from clinical care to health policy
Executive summary Rapid demographic, sociocultural, and economic transitions are driving
increases in the risk and prevalence of diabetes and other non-communicable diseases …
increases in the risk and prevalence of diabetes and other non-communicable diseases …
Diabetes in sub-saharan africa
Summary In Sub-Saharan Africa, prevalence and burden of type 2 diabetes are rising
quickly. Rapid uncontrolled urbanisation and major changes in lifestyle could be driving this …
quickly. Rapid uncontrolled urbanisation and major changes in lifestyle could be driving this …
Diabetes care in sub-Saharan Africa
D Beran, JS Yudkin - The Lancet, 2006 - thelancet.com
The increasing numbers of people with type 2 diabetes is a worldwide concern. It presents
an added challenge in sub-Saharan Africa, where diabetes must compete for resources with …
an added challenge in sub-Saharan Africa, where diabetes must compete for resources with …
Diabetes in sub-Saharan Africa–from policy to practice to progress: targeting the existing gaps for future care for diabetes
SD Pastakia, CR Pekny, SM Manyara… - … syndrome and obesity …, 2017 - Taylor & Francis
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 …
Saharan Africa. This region faces unique challenges in combating the disease including …
Diabetes in Africa: epidemiology, management and healthcare challenges
NS Levitt - Heart, 2008 - heart.bmj.com
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 …
common form, is becoming more prevalent owing to rising rates of obesity, physical inactivity …
[HTML][HTML] The global diabetes epidemic: what does it mean for infectious diseases in tropical countries?
R Van Crevel, S Van De Vijver… - The lancet Diabetes & …, 2017 - thelancet.com
Tropical countries are experiencing a substantial rise in type 2 diabetes, which is often
undiagnosed or poorly controlled. Since diabetes is a risk factor for many infectious …
undiagnosed or poorly controlled. Since diabetes is a risk factor for many infectious …
Diabetes diagnosis and care in sub-Saharan Africa: pooled analysis of individual data from 12 countries
Background Despite widespread recognition that the burden of diabetes is rapidly growing
in many countries in sub-Saharan Africa, nationally representative estimates of unmet need …
in many countries in sub-Saharan Africa, nationally representative estimates of unmet need …
Diabetes in the Africa Region: an update
Abstract The Africa Region (AFR), where diabetes was once rare, has witnessed a surge in
the condition. Estimates for type 1 diabetes suggest that about 39,000 people suffer from the …
the condition. Estimates for type 1 diabetes suggest that about 39,000 people suffer from the …
[HTML][HTML] Prevalence of obesity, hypertension, and diabetes, and cascade of care in sub-Saharan Africa: a cross-sectional, population-based study in rural and urban …
AJ Price, AC Crampin, A Amberbir… - The lancet Diabetes & …, 2018 - thelancet.com
Summary Background Sub-Saharan Africa is in rapid demographic transition, and non-
communicable diseases are increasingly important causes of morbidity and mortality. We …
communicable diseases are increasingly important causes of morbidity and mortality. We …
The 2012 SEMDSA guideline for the management of type 2 diabetes
A Amod - Journal of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes in …, 2012 - journals.co.za
Much has been written recently about the burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs),
and the recent United Nations High Level Summit on Non-Communicable Diseases in …
and the recent United Nations High Level Summit on Non-Communicable Diseases in …