Abstract

Tabinda Hasan

Background: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is one of the fastest-growing health problems of the developed world. It is now reaching epidemic proportions in countries like Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) due to affluent life-style, lack of exercise, unhealthy diet and obesity. Recently, major socio-economic changes have occurred in the country and prosperity has facilitated affluent lifestyles With an estimated 24% of diabetics in the population, Saudi Arabia (KSA)is among the top ten countries of the world with highest diabetes prevalence.