Burden of Diabetes and Prediabetes in Nepal: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Nipun ShresthaShiva Raj MishraSaruna GhimireBishal GyawaliSuresh Mehata

Published in: Diabetes therapy : research, treatment and education of diabetes and related disorders (2020)

The prevalence of prediabetes and diabetes was high in Nepal, while its awareness, treatment, and control were low. Our findings call for urgent nationwide public health action in Nepal.

Keyphrases

public health
tertiary care
type diabetes
cardiovascular disease
glycemic control
risk factors
cross sectional
combination therapy
skeletal muscle
weight loss
insulin resistance
replacement therapy