Are Arabs more prone to diabetes?

Another study of Arab immigrants to Australia reported that those born in the Middle East and North Africa had the highest prevalence and incidence of T2DM. Their data revealed that men born in the Middle East or North Africa were 3.6 times more likely to develop diabetes than Australian-born men (P = 0.05) (60).

Which race is most diabetic?

In the U.S. scientists have found different rates of diabetes among people of different races:

• Pacific Islanders and American Indians have the highest rates of diabetes among the 5 racial groups counted in the U.S. Census.
• Diabetes is also more common among African-Americans and Asian-Americans compared to whites.

Is diabetes common in the Middle East?

Diabetes is a rapidly growing disease that is affecting people worldwide, particularly due to the rise in unhealthy lifestyles and increased risk factor levels. Although countries and regions are affected differently, the Middle East in general has witnessed a spike in the occurrence of diabetes.

Is diabetes common in Saudi Arabia?

The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that Saudi Arabia ranks the second highest in the Middle East, and is seventh in the world for the rate of diabetes. It is estimated that around 7 million of the population are diabetic and almost around 3 million have pre-diabetes.

Why does Saudi Arabia have so much diabetes?

It is mainly due to consequence of life-style as lack of exercise, unhealthy diet, obesity and overweight. Over the past four decades major socio-economic changes have occurred in Saudi Arabia.

Does ethnicity affect diabetes?

It is well-documented that race/ethnic minorities have a higher prevalence of diabetes than non-minority individuals [1]. There are multiple factors that contribute to these disparities, including biological and clinical factors, as well as health system and social factors [1].

What ethnicities are prone to diabetes?

The rates of diagnosed diabetes in adults by race/ethnic background are:

• 7.5\% of non-Hispanic whites.
• 9.2\% of Asian Americans.
• 12.5\% of Hispanics.
• 11.7\% of non-Hispanic blacks.
• 14.7\% of American Indians/Alaskan Natives.

Why do Middle Easterners have diabetes?

Genetic risk factors may play a crucial role in this uncontrolled raise in the prevalence of T2DM in the Middle Eastern region. However, factors such as obesity, rapid urbanization and lack of exercise are other key determinants of this rapid increase in the rate of T2DM in the Arab world.

What race is most affected by type 1 diabetes?

Race/ethnicity: Certain ethnicities have a higher rate of type 1 diabetes. In the United States, Caucasians seem to be more susceptible to type 1 than African-Americans and Hispanic-Americans. Chinese people have a lower risk of developing type 1, as do people in South America.

Which country has lowest diabetes?

The countries with the lowest estimated prevalence in the 38 nation league were (lowest first), Lithuania, Estonia, and Ireland (all around 4\%), followed by Sweden, Luxembourg, the U.K., and Australia (all around 5\%). Canada, the host nation for the World Diabetes Congress, has the 12th highest prevalence, at 7\%.