Implementing Evidence-Based Strategies To Combat Diabetes In Diverse Healthcare Worker Setting

Abstract

In Saudi Arabia, the prevalence of diabetes mellitus has reached alarming proportions, posing significant public health challenges. According to the Saudi-DM study conducted by Al-Rubeaan et al. (2015), the country is grappling with an epidemic of abnormal glucose metabolism, with an estimated prevalence of diabetes mellitus reaching 32.8%. Moreover, the study revealed a high prevalence of prediabetes, further exacerbating the burden of this metabolic disorder. Similarly, research by Alqurashi, Aljabri, and Bokhari (2017) underscored the gravity of the situati[1]on, reporting a diabetes prevalence of 23.7% in a Saudi community. These statistics underscore the urgent need for comprehensive strategies to address the diabetes epidemic in Saudi Arabia.