Globally, type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is considered as one of the most common
diseases. The etiology of T2DM is complex and is associated with irreversible risk factors …

Background Diabetes prevalence is increasing globally, and Sub-Saharan Africa is no
exception. With diverse health challenges, health authorities in Sub-Saharan Africa and …

The alarming rise in diabetes prevalence is a global public health and economic problem.
Diabetic retinopathy is the most common complication of diabetes and the leading cause of …

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 …

Diabetes mellitus is associated with a 5‐fold higher prevalence of cataracts, which remains
a major cause of blindness in the world. Typical diabetic cataracts contain cortical and/or …

Diabetes mellitus is an important and increasing cause of morbidity and mortality in sub-
Saharan Africa. Accurate epidemiological studies are often logistically and financially …

Background This meta-analysis aimed to investigate the association between type 2
diabetes (T2D) and the risk of cataract. Methods Databases of Pubmed, Embase, and …

Medical research in Africa has yet to benefit from the advent of genome-wide association
(GWA) analysis, partly because the genotyping tools and statistical methods that have been …

Diabet. Med. 30, 399–412 (2013) Abstract Aim To summarize findings from studies reporting
the prevalence and incidence of diabetic retinopathy and diabetic maculopathy in African …

Purpose: To estimate the prevalence of and factors associated with diabetic retinopathy
(DR) among people aged≥ 50 years in Nakuru, Kenya. Methods: Probability-proportional-to …