Type 2 Diabetes in Different Ethnic Groups

Abstract

The prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and its associated complications varies significantly between populations, with non-white ethnic populations, indigenous groups, and developing countries bearing a disproportionately higher burden of the disease. High-quality studies examining various aspects of T2DM and its management among diverse non-white ethnic groups remain limited. Furthermore, ethnic disparities in health may vary between countries due to various factors. However, existing evidence has identified common themes across these groups as being key contributors to their greater burden of disease. In the increasingly globalized world, healthcare professionals, and policymakers need to understand ethnic disparities in relation to T2DM and their determinants to provide effective care.