Burden of diabetes mellitus attributable to demographic levels in Qatar: An emerging public health problem

Bener, Abdülbari; Kim, Eun‐Jung; Mutlu, Fatih; Eliyan, Afnan; Delghan, Hamsa; Nofal, Enas; Shalabi, Luma; Wadi, Nada

doi:10.1016/j.dsx.2014.09.005

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“…Compared with Western populations, in Qatar the prevalence of overweight and obesity is relatively very high over 25% among females [5,[7][8] meanwhile, it is increasing precipitously in parallel with economic development and rapid urbanization [31,32]. The link between Vitamin D deficiency and obesity is not clear but not only 25(OH)D levels which related to insulin resistance and obesity but also, less exercise routine due to lack of mobility and less exposure to sunlight in obese individuals are suspected [20,40,41].…”

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“…Moreover, in many epidemiological studies it has been showed that vitamin D deficiency is closely related to obesity and increased risk of T2DM [5][6][7][8][9][10][11]. Poor vitamin D status is also linked with future risk of Type 2 Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome in the obesity.…”

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“…Yet, with 175 million of cases currently undiagnosed, a vast amount of people with diabetes is progressing towards complications unawares. Studies have attributed this rise in the burden of Diabetes Mellitus to population growth, environmental and genetics factors, as well as increasing urbanization, and physical inactivity [5][6][7]. Access to diabetic care is limited in low and middle-income countries (including Qatar) where more than 25% of diabetic patients live [8][9][10][11].…”

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“…It is the major leading cause of death in most high-income and developing countries and there is substantial evidence that it is changing into an epidemic in many low-and middleincome countries [3]. Diabetes is certain to be one of the most challenging health problems in the 21st century [4][5][6][7].…”

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The role of vitamin D, obesity and physical exercise in regulation of glycemia in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients

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“…15 This alarming rate not only supports the global concern of rising obesity globally, 28 but is also a major concern for developing CVD, particularly diabetes at early adulthood in the GCC region. 31 The intervention was effective in reducing obesity and overweight related measures. If those are distributed across the overall sample, it will equate to a 7.4%, 7.2% and 5.4% reduction in the average of BMI, BW, and %BF respectively (Table 1).…”

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Cardiovascular Risk Factors and their Responses to a 10 Weeks Training Program in Young Qatari Adults

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ResearchPage 57 ABSTRACTRapid development in Qatar in recent years has led to numerous changes, particularly the increased prevalence of lifestyle related health risks, with almost 50% obesity rates amongst Qataris of all ages. We investigated the effects of a 10-week exercise training program aimed at young Qatari adults, on a number of Cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors. With Qatar University IRB approval, we screened 158 (89 males, 69 females) Qatari student volunteers from Qatar University for CVD factors of hypertension indicated by Systolic Blood Pressure (BPS) and Diastolic Blood Pressure (BPD), overweight and obesity indicated by Body Fat percentage (%BF), Body Weight (BW) and Body Mass Index (BMI). Thirty six participants (23% of total number) were identified with one or more risk factors (hypertension and overweight), and were enrolled to follow a 10-week recreational-type exercise training program. The training involved 30-45 min of either walking, cycling, jogging and swimming at an exercise intensity corresponding to 50-85% of each participant's maximum heart rate, on 3-5 times/week. The intervention significantly reduced BW (93.4±14.1 vs. 86.7±14.5, and p<0.05), BMI (31.0±3.6 vs. 28.7±3.9, p<0.05) and BF% (31.2±9.0 vs. 21.2±4.4, p<0.05) in males, and there was a significant reduction in BPD (83.4±5.3 vs. 76.0±9.2 mm Hg, p<0.05). The effects in female participants were not significant. This recreational-type exercise intervention was effective in substantially reducing the CVD indices. However, the alarmingly high prevalence of sedentary-related CVD risks amongst Qatari young adults, especially those related to obesity, overweight and hypertension necessitate further public health interventions in this age-group as an early prevention strategy.

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Diabetes care in Qatar: a survey of pharmacists’ activities, attitudes and knowledge

2017

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Background Diabetes mellitus is recognized as a major public health issue and is one of the top ten causes of death in Qatar. Objective To describe the activities, and attitudes of Qatar pharmacists toward diabetes, to measure their diabetes knowledge and to assess their perceived barriers for diabetes care. Setting Community and ambulatory pharmacies in Qatar. Method Study objectives were addressed in a cross sectional survey of community and ambulatory pharmacists in Qatar. A phone call explaining the study was made to all community and ambulatory pharmacists in Qatar. Consenting pharmacists anonymously completed the survey either online or as paper. Main outcome measure Diabetes related activities, knowledge, attitudes and perceived barriers. Results Over 7 months, 126 surveys were collected (28% response rate). The majority of pharmacists always or often counselled patients on the appropriate time to take each medication and on medication side effects (90%, n = 100/111 and 73%, n = 81/111 respectively). Yet around 50% always or often provided education on the importance of screening for nephropathy (n = 59/112) and retinopathy (n = 58/109). In addition, 41% always or often provided education about the importance of immunization (n = 45/111) and 45% always or often provided therapy recommendations to physicians (n = 49/111). Using Diabetes Attitude Scale-3, most respondents had positive attitudes toward the need for special training, psychosocial impact of diabetes, and patient autonomy. Around 25% (n = 32/126) scored less than 6 out of 10 on the diabetes related knowledge test. The top three barriers for providing diabetes services were lack of time (53%, n = 67/126) shortage of personnel (42%, n = 53/126) and lack of private counseling area (42%, n = 53/126). Conclusion Qatar pharmacists mainly provide basic services for diabetic patients. They have an average diabetes related knowledge. Yet overall, they have positive attitudes toward diabetes, which is a vital component of any successful diabetes care service.

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Burden of diabetes mellitus attributable to demographic levels in Qatar: An emerging public health problem

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References 17 publications

The role of vitamin D, obesity and physical exercise in regulation of glycemia in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients

The role of vitamin D, obesity and physical exercise in regulation of glycemia in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus patients

Cardiovascular Risk Factors and their Responses to a 10 Weeks Training Program in Young Qatari Adults

Diabetes care in Qatar: a survey of pharmacists’ activities, attitudes and knowledge

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