Incidence and predictors of type 2 diabetes mellitus in a population-based cohort study in Abu Dhabi.

ABSTRACT: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a global health burden. Monitoring its determinants and incidence trends is important for identifying risk factors and projecting future health service needs. The Abu Dhabi Risk Study (ADRS) is a retrospective cohort study of 8699 participants in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), with an average follow-up period of 9.2 years. This study reports the prevalence of diabetes in this cohort, as well as the incidence of diabetes among the 6,772 participants who were diabetes-free at the start of the follow-up period in 2011-2013. Cox regression was used to develop a prediction model and identify significant determinants. Over the 12-year follow-up period, 643 individuals developed new diabetes, with an overall incidence of 7.4%. The prevalence of diabetes DM increa

SUBMITTER: Baynouna AlKetbi LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12222440 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature