Aims: Role of life style related risk factors is very important in the pathogenesis and
progression of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. The aim of this article is to review the disease …

Objectives Individual studies in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (EMR) have shown the
high prevalence of diabetic retinopathy. We conducted a meta-analysis to yield an estimate …

Objectives To evaluate the impact of the educational level on glycemic control among
patients with type II diabetes mellitus. Methods A disproportional systematic stratified sample …

Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a growing, worldwide public health concern. The countries of
Arabic Gulf appear to have a higher prevalence of diabetes than the global average. The …

Background Long intervals between patient visits and limited time with patients can result in
clinical inertia and suboptimal achievement of treatment goals. These obstacles can be …

Objectives: To assess adherence to 11 American Diabetes Association (ADA) standards of
diabetic care. Methods: We conducted this one-year historical prospective study between …

Diabetics' knowledge and awareness on foot care are usually associated with less foot
complications and better diabetic foot condition. A cross-sectional study to assess patients' …

Objectives To determine the proportion of diabetic retinopathy (DR) among individuals with
diabetes mellitus in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Methods This study was …

Background: The feet of diabetic patients are at high risk of damage and infection due to
poor blood supply and peripheral neuropathy. Nerve damage and reduced blood supply are …

Background The prevalence of diabetes in Saudi Arabia has increased dramatically during
the last decades. This increase has been attributed to significant changes in cultural and …