MENA 2024 Recordings-Diabetes in the MENA Region

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The presentation explores diabetes trends in the MENA region, emphasizing its worrying prevalence and mismanagement. It clarifies different definitions of the MENA region, comparing those by the IDF and the Global Burden of Diseases Study. Diabetes prevalence, incidence, and complications, including types 1 and 2 and gestational diabetes, are significantly high due to modifiable risk factors like obesity and physical inactivity. Gestational diabetes rates are notably elevated, particularly in Gulf countries. The presentation highlights that less than 40% of patients maintain good glycemic control, leading to high rates of complications. Challenges in managing diabetes encompass patient-related factors, lack of resources, and societal beliefs. Recommendations to counter diabetes involve lifestyle changes, better access to healthcare, patient education, and governmental policy reforms. Effective interventions in Qatar showed promising results in reducing diabetes prevalence and incidence. Overall, strategic prevention and management could potentially mitigate diabetes in the MENA region.

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Dr. Tamer Elsherbiny

Keywords

Diabetes Trends

MENA Region

Gestational Diabetes

Glycemic Control

Risk Factors

Healthcare Access