Diabetes mellitus in Pakistan: prevalence and preventive management strategies – a comprehensive literature review
Pakistan is facing an escalating diabetes epidemic influenced by both behavioral and systemic factors. Immediate action is needed to implement targeted public health interventions, improve healthcare accessibility, and promote awareness and lifestyle modification. Leveraging technology and aligning with standardized diagnostic frameworks may significantly enhance early detection and effective management, ultimately reducing the national burden of DM.
Authors
- Muhammad Shakeel Basit
- Asifa Karamat
- Muhammad Bilal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1694-6138)
- Muhammad Ajmal Dina (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2034-5084)
- Anam Arshed
Institutions
- Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences and Health Services (IR)
- CMH Lahore Medical College and Institute of Dentistry (PK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cardiovascular Diabetology – Endocrinology Reports
- Published
- 2025-10-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s40842-025-00235-7
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.59