Studies in the 1980s showed a trend towards an increase among adult Saudis especially females.[ 5 ] A large study of Saudi patients from 1995 to 2000 revealed prevalence of 23.7%.[ 6 ] However, a study in 2011 showed a significant rise in prevalence reaching 34.1% in men and 27.6% in women.[ 7 ] Correct knowledge about diabetes and its management has an enormous impact on attitude and practice of diabetic patients.
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Determinants of misconceptions about diabetes among Saudi diabetic patients attending diabetes clinic at a tertiary care hospital in Eastern Saudi Arabia.
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