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Statistics for diabetes mellitus type 2 in arabian gulf countries?

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About 25%: It is known that uae has the second highest prevalence of diabetes worldwide with 25% of the population affected.

Dr Kuitems and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 10/3/2020

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DM 2: Dm is very prevalent in middle eastern countries. 26.6 millions are with diabetes in the year 2010, that is estimates to become about 50 millions in 2030.

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Answered 9/6/2019

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