Type 2 Diabetes

Study findings on type 2 diabetes are outlined in reports from King Saud University, Medical Department

Published in Health Risk Factor Week, February 2nd, 2010

"Increases in the prevalence of type 2 diabetes will likely be greater in the Middle East and other developing countries than in most other regions during the coming two decades, placing a heavy burden on regional healthcare resources. Medline search, examination of data from major epidemiological studies in the Middle Eastern countries," scientists in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia report.

"The aetiology and pathophysiology of diabetes appears comparable in Middle Eastern and other populations. Lifestyle intervention is key to the management of diabetes in all type 2 diabetes patients, who should be encouraged strongly to diet and exercise. The options for pharmacologic therapy...

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Source: Health Risk Factor Week (2010-02-02)

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