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Primary prevention of diabetes in high-risk younger groups
Sep 17, 2019Share with memberCurrently, 8.9% of Canadians live with diabetes (~90% are T2D), which has more than doubled since 2000. Disproportionately affected are disadvantaged populations, including Indigenous peoples, who experience 3 to 5 times higher rates of T2D than the general population.
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Approaches for the Prevention of Diabetes in Low and Middle-Income Countries
Apr 01, 2019Share with memberLike other non-communicable diseases, diabetes mellitus (DM) across the world is a leading cause of morbidity and premature mortality. It disproportionately affects low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Prevention of diabetes saves lives, improves quality of life and preserves health resources. These countries face unique and substantial barriers in their attempts
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Diabetes Prevention
Aug 08, 2018Share with memberThe prevalence of prediabetes is increasing worldwide and it is projected that more than 470 million people will have prediabetes in 2030. Prediabetes is a condition marked by above-normal blood sugar levels that aren't high enough to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes.
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