Adult Arabs have higher risk for diabetes mellitus than Jews in Israel.

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Diabetes mellitus is an emerging epidemic in the Arab world. Although high diabetes prevalence is documented in Israeli Arabs, information from cohort studies is scant.

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An increase in prevalence of diabetes mellitus in Jordan over 10 years.

Kamel Ajlouni, Yousef Khader, Anwar Batieha … (2008)

This study aimed to determine the prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) and impaired fasting glycemia (IFG), identify their associated factors, determine how the prevalence of type 2 DM has changed over 10 years, and assess the awareness and state of control of diabetes in Jordan. Data were analyzed from a cross-sectional study that included a random sample of 1121 Jordanians aged 25 years and above. A subject was deemed affected by DM if this diagnosis was known to the patient or if his or her condition complies with the American Diabetes Association definition. IFG was defined as a fasting serum glucose level of >or=6.1 mmol/l (110 mg/dl) but 7.5% was defined as "unsatisfactory" metabolic control. The age-standardized prevalence of diabetes and IFG was 17.1% and 7.8%, respectively, with no significant differences between women and men. Of the 195 diabetic subjects, 146 (74.9%) had been previously diagnosed. More than half (54%) of those previously diagnosed were found to be with unsatisfactory glycemic control. Compared to the 1994 survey, there was a significant increase in the prevalence of diabetes by 31.5%. Increase in age, increase in body mass index, and having a family history of diabetes were associated with increased odds of diabetes and IFG. While the level of education had no effect on IFG, higher level of education was associated with a decrease in the odds of having diabetes. The prevalence of type 2 diabetes and IFG is high in Jordan and is increasing. More than half of the patients with diabetes have unsatisfactory control. Therefore, they are likely to benefit from programs aimed at encouraging behaviors toward achieving optimum weight as well as physical activity behaviors. Physicians caring for patients with diabetes may need to adopt a more vigorous approach for diabetes control.

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Glucose intolerance and associated factors in the multi-ethnic population of the United Arab Emirates: results of a national survey.

Mohammad A. Bakir, B Abi Saab, Thomas H. King … (2005)

To determine the prevalence of diabetes and impaired fasting glycaemia (IFG) and associated conditions such as obesity and hypertension, in the multi-ethnic, adult population of the United Arab Emirates in 1999-2000. A stratified, multistage, random sample was selected. Diagnosis was based on the latest recommendations of a WHO Expert Group. The overall response rate was 89%. Crude prevalence of diabetes was 20%. It was higher in UAE citizens (25%) than in expatriates (13-19% depending on country of origin). Prevalence of diabetes rose with age to a maximum of 40% after the age of 55 years. Prevalence of impaired fasting glycaemia was 5% in men and 7% in women. Forty-one percent of subjects with diabetes were undiagnosed prior to the survey. Of the previously diagnosed subjects with diabetes, 59% were taking oral hypoglycaemic agents, 8% used insulin and 17% relied on diet alone. Obesity was common in all ethnic groups. Approximately three-quarters of all subjects were either obese (BMI> or =30) or overweight (BMI 25-29). Presence of diabetes was associated with increasing waist-hip ratio (WHR), age and with systolic blood pressure and ethnicity. Co-morbidity with glucose intolerance occurred with obesity in 8% and with hypertension in 5%. Three-quarters of all subjects had one or more of these conditions. Diabetes, obesity and hypertension are extremely prevalent in the adult population of the UAE. Prompt action is required to avert a major public health crisis due to the long-term complications of diabetes in the near future.

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Type II Diabetes Mellitus in Arabic-Speaking Countries

Mohammad Badran, Ismail Laher (2012)

The global epidemic of diabetes has not spared the Arabic-speaking countries, which have some of the highest prevalence of type II diabetes. This is particularly true of the Arab Gulf, a conglomerate of high income, oil-producing countries where prevalence rates are the highest. The prevalence rates among adults of the Arabic speaking countries as a whole range between 4%–21%, with the lowest being in Somalia and the highest in Kuwait. As economic growth has accelerated, so has the movement of the populations to urban centers where people are more likely to adopt lifestyles that embrace increased high-calorie food consumption and sedentary lifestyles. These factors likely contribute to the increased prevalence of obesity and diabetes in the Arabic speaking countries.

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Journal ID (iso-abbrev): PLoS ONE

Title: PloS one

Publisher: Public Library of Science (PLoS)

ISSN (Electronic): 1932-6203

ISSN (Print): 1932-6203

Publication date (Electronic): 2017

Volume: 12

Issue: 5

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[1 ] Endocrinology and Diabetes Unit, Hillel Yaffe Medical Center, Hadera, Israel.

[2 ] Clalit Health Services, Tel Aviv, Israel.

[3 ] Department of Family Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.

[4 ] Unit of Biostatistics; Gertner Institute for Epidemiology & Health Policy Research, Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer, Ramat Gan, Israel.

[5 ] Information and Computer Unit, Gertner Institute for Epidemiology & Health Policy Research, Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer, Ramat Gan, Israel.

[6 ] Unit of Cardiovascular Epidemiology, Gertner Institute for Epidemiology & Health Policy Research, Sheba Medical Center, Tel-Hashomer, Ramat Gan, Israel.

[7 ] Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel.

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Publisher Item ID: PONE-D-16-15992

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0176661

PMC ID: 5421762

PubMed ID: 28481942

SO-VID: 819bf4c8-711b-4d3b-8e99-04839656a53f

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