Studies reveal that the UAE has one of the world’s highest prevalence rates of type 2 diabetes at an alarming age-adjusted comparative Diabetes prevalence of 16.4%. However; there are still various myths surrounding the condition.
Myth 1: All types of diabetes are the same.
Fact: The most common types of diabetes are type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. Each type has different causes and therapeutic options. In most cases gestational diabetes ceases post post-pregnancy; however, it does significantly increase the risk of acquiring type 2 diabetes...