Diabetes in the Saudi Population, Its Consequences, and Prevention

Abdulaziz Radhi S AL Johni*, Abeer sabri Mahmoud, Hebah Sabri Mahmoud, Norah humaidi alkhaldi,

Najladbyanalshammari, Samaher Mohammad Almohaisen, Jawaza Debiyanalshammari and Norah Falah

ALanazi

Published: October 31, 2022

DOI: 10.55162/MCMS.03.081

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Abstract  

Saudi Arabia has the second-highest rate of diabetes in the Middle East and the seventh-highest rate overall, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). As a result, Saudi Arabia is now ranked seventh in the world. Pre-diabetes affects an additional million Saudis, and it is believed that more than 7 million people worldwide actually have diabetes. It's arguably even more worrisome that diabetes has been on the rise in Saudi Arabia over the past few years. In fact, throughout the last three time periods, the rate of diabetes cases in Saudi Arabia has increased by a factor of about 10. Diabetes mellitus (DM) has been related to increased mortality, morbidity, vascular problems, poor overall health, and a lower quality of life. The prevalence of diabetes mellitus in Saudi Arabia is increasing at an alarming rate, making it a leading cause of several health problems and even death. The study, especially its incidence, prevalence, and socio-demographic factors, has been grossly inadequate compared to that conducted in industrialized nations. Without a comprehensive epidemic management program in place, with a strong focus on supporting a healthy diet, which includes exercise an active life, and weight control, the health burden caused by DM in Saudi Arabia is expected to increase to catastrophic proportions. A multidisciplinary strategy is required to properly manage diabetes in Saudi Arabia. Everything you need to know about DM in Saudi Arabia is included in this in-depth study. In this study, we examine the current diabetes epidemic and the detrimental consequences that diabetes complications have on both individuals and the healthcare system. In addition, the report suggests potential interventions to halt the pandemic.

Keywords: diabetes; Prevalence; and Incidence; Trends Over Time; Risk Factors; Mortality; Complications; Heart Disease; Stroke; Peripheral Arterial Disease; Retinopathy; Nephropathy; Peripheral Neuropathy; Lower-Extremity Amputations; Control of Risk Factors to Reduce Complications; Prevention