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البيان
Youth diabetes cases rise
Doctors in the UAE have urged people to undergo regular screening for diabetes, particularly those who are overweight or obese, have a family history of the disease, or have other risk factors, since type 2 diabetes can develop for years without clear symptoms. An estimated 1.3 million adults in the country have the disease. A national survey found that 22.4% of adults are obese and 59.1% do not get enough physical activity, while 12.5% of participants had elevated blood sugar. Doctors recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate physical activity a week, along with a healthier diet and weight management. A diabetes prevention programme reduced the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 58% among participants at risk. They warned that persistently high blood sugar can damage the eyes, kidneys, nerves and heart, and noted that early detection, follow-up care and appropriate treatment can help limit complications.
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