Management of the diabetic patient in a resource-constrained environment
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Levitt, Naomi S.
Delport, Rhena
Van Zyl, Danie G.
Mahomed, F.
Monyamane, M.
Croasdale, A.
Spitaels, A.
Went, A.
Mollentze, W.F.
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Clinics Cardiv
Abstract
A century ago diabetes was virtually unknown in Africa. Currently 10 million people are living with this disease in Africa and the number is predicted to double by 2025. Type 2 diabetes accounts for 85 to 95% of all cases in the region. The main factors responsible for the rapid increase in the prevalence of diabetes in sub-Saharan Africa are an aging population, unhealthy diet, overweight and obesity, and a sedentary lifestyle, closely related to rapid urbanisation of the population in the region.
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Diabetes mellitus, Diabetic patient, Resource-constrained environment, Burden of disease, Service delivery, Control mechanisms, Diabetes management, Guideline implementation, Consultations, Diagnostic tools, Medication, Financial constraints
Sustainable Development Goals
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Mollentze, WF, Levitt, NS, Delport, R, Van Zyl, DG, Monyamane, M, Croasdale, A, Spitaels, A & Went, A 2009, 'Management of the diabetic patient in a resource-constrained environment', South African Journal of Diabetes and Vascular Disease, vol. 6, no. 2, pp. 66-73. [http://www.cvjsa.co.za/]