Addressing Diabetes at the Crossroads of Global Pandemic and Regional Culture Comment on “The Curse of Wealth – Middle Eastern Countries Need to Address the Rapidly Rising Burden of Diabetes”

Abstract

As diabetes and obesity rates continue to climb at astronomical rates in the Middle East, future generations<br />are at an even greater risk for diabetes and the associated complications. Many factors are at play and it is<br />clear that creative solutions are needed to retool provider resources in the Middle East towards prevention<br />of diabetes and its complications while leveraging technology to maximize outreach within the accepted<br />cultural norms. Only by building the capacity to address the current diabetes burden as well focusing on<br />prevention for the future, can Middle East countries create a strong infrastructure for a successful future.