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Doctors in UAE call for early diabetes screening as youth cases surge

Doctors in the UAE have highlighted the need for early diabetes screening for children to boost long-term health, after new research revealed a surge in cases among young people. A comprehensive study carried out in the US found the number of cases of Type 2 diabetes among those aged under 20 increased tenfold, from 2.37 per 100,000 in 2002 to 22.30 per 100,000 in 2023. The 20-year study by the…

Doctors in UAE call for early diabetes screening as youth cases surge

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