Association between Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and Adiposity Indicators in Adults from Qatar
Date
2023-05-16
Authors
Duaa Yousif
Nouran ElTantawi
Almaha Al-Jabri
Ahmed Badr
Zainab Nurulhaque
Yunes Haithm
Najlaa Al- Meraikhi
Tawanda Chivese
Giridhara Rathnaiah Babu
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Publisher
Al-Quds University - Deanship of Scientific Research
Abstract
Background: Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a chronic metabolic disease characterized by high peripheral glucose levels. The global prevalence of T2DM is expected to increase to 7079 individuals per 100,000 by 2030, indicating a significant public health concern . In Qatar, the prevalence of T2DM among adults was approximately 17% in 2019 , highlighting the need for studies regarding the changes in persons with T2DM to improve clinical assessment and management.