Prevention of type 2 diabetes mellitus among people with Middle Eastern backgrounds living in high-income countries: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This systematic review aims to assess the available evidence on the prevention of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) among Middle Eastern (ME) populations residing in high-income countries (HICs). The review focuses on two key aspects: (1) evaluating the efficacy of interventions for improving health outcomes and (2) examining the barriers to and facilitators of the implementation and effectiveness of interventions.

Design

Systematic review.

Data sources

MEDLINE, ProQuest Central and Scopus were searched between 10 September 2023 and 10 October 2023.

Eligibility criteria

Studies published in English from 2000 to 2023 involving ME populations residing in HICs who are prediabetic or at high risk of T2DM. Interventions included behavioural, pharmacological

SUBMITTER: Dimassi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11751812 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature