This figure is expected to increase to 643 million by 2030, and further to 783 million by 2045, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced prevention and management strategies.[ 4 ] The global prevalence highlighted an increasing trend exacerbated by urbanization, sedentary lifestyles, aging populations, and rising obesity rates.[ 5 ] Most people with diabetes have type 2 diabetes, driven by demographic and socioeconomic factors.[ 6 ] Globally, T2DM accounts for over 90% of diabetes cases.[ 7 ] In Saudi Arabia, the prevalence of T2DM has surged in recent years.
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Knowledge and awareness about microvascular complications of diabetes mellitus among Taif University medical students.
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