SynthesisSaudi medical journal2018
Knowledge and awareness of diabetes mellitus and its risk factors in Saudi Arabia.
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51 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- Technology for the Management of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus in Saudi Arabia and MENA Region: A Systematic Review.Current diabetes reviews · 2025Pooled it
- A systematic review on the level of risk perception of diabetes mellitus: The role of environmental factor.PloS one · 2024Pooled it
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- Behavioral and demographic factors associated with glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a cross-sectional study.BMC health services research · 2026Article
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- Knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) of patients with diabetes towards diabetes mellitus in Saudi Arabia.Journal of medicine and life · 2025Article
- Investigating Awareness, Risk Factors, and Management of Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: An All-Inclusive Cross-Sectional Study in Saudi Arabia.Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences · 2025Article
- Knowledge and Practices of Insulin Injection and Medical Waste Disposal Among Patients with Diabetes in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia: a Cross-Sectional Study.International journal of general medicine · 2025Article
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- Diet and exercise knowledge and practices for diabetes care within families in Senwabarwana.South African family practice : official journal of the South African Academy of Family Practice/Primary Care · 2024Article
- Knowledge of Diabetes Mellitus and Practices Regarding Lifestyle Factors and Diabetes Management in a General Adult Population of Aseer Region, Saudi Arabia.Diabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity : targets and therapy · 2024Article
- Diabetes knowledge among Malaysian adults: A scoping review and meta-analysis.Malaysian family physician : the official journal of the Academy of Family Physicians of Malaysia · 2024Article
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- Knowledge and Attitude of School Students About Diabetes Mellitus in the Western Region of Saudi Arabia.Cureus · 2023Article
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- Assessment of Adherence to Insulin Injections among Diabetic Patients on Basal-Bolus Regimen in Primary and Secondary Healthcare Centers in Al-Jouf Region of Saudi Arabia; A Descriptive Analysis.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Article
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Abstract
objectivesTo summarize available peer-reviewed publications about public knowledge and awareness of diabetes mellitus (DM) among the population of Saudi Arabia.
methodsWe followed the standard reporting guidelines outlined in the PRISMA statement for the preparation of this systematic review. In February 2018 we conducted literature searches of PubMed, Scopus, BIOSIS Citation Index, and Web of Science using the following keywords: "Knowledge" OR "Awareness" AND "Diabetes Mellitus" AND "Saudi Arabia." Records were screened, and relevant studies were selected and synthesized narratively.
resultsNineteen articles are included in our systematic review. These studies included the following populations: DM patients (n=13), healthcare workers (n=3), medical students (n=1), secondary school students (n=1), and general population (n=1). Most studies found a lack of public awareness of the risk factors and complications of DM. Among medical students and healthcare workers, knowledge about the epidemiology of the disease and angle of insulin injection was deficient.
conclusionThis review highlights the need for increased knowledge and awareness of DM among the Saudi population. The means of improving knowledge and awareness of DM needs to be integrated into existing healthcare systems and processes to better inform patients, families and communities about this chronic disease.
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