Diabetic Complication Profiles and Associated Risk Factors: A Comprehensive Analysis from Two Public Hospitals in the Najran Region, Southern Saudi Arabia.

ABSTRACT: Background and Objectives: Diabetic complications represent a major healthcare challenge globally. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has one of the highest prevalence rates, yet comprehensive data on complication profiles from southern regions remain limited. This study characterizes the spectrum of diabetic complications and identifies associated risk factors in the Najran region of southern Saudi Arabia. Materials and Methods: A hospital-based retrospective analysis of 500 diabetic patients from two major public hospitals in the Najran region was conducted using electronic medical records from January 2022 to December 2023. A systematic sampling approach was adopted. Type 1 diabetes (T1D), Type 2 diabetes (T2D), and their complications were defined using standardized criteria. Da

SUBMITTER: Wani F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12566243 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature