Review of Ongoing Activities and Challenges to Improve the Care of Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Across Africa and the Implications for the Future

• Main Authors: Brian Godman (Author), Debashis Basu (Author), Yogan Pillay (Author), Julius C. Mwita (Author), Godfrey Mutashambara Rwegerera (Author), Bene D. Anand Paramadhas (Author), Celda Tiroyakgosi (Author), Patrick Mbah Okwen (Author), Loveline Lum Niba (Author), Justice Nonvignon (Author), Israel Sefah (Author), Margaret Oluka (Author), Anastasia N. Guantai (Author), Dan Kibuule (Author), Francis Kalemeera (Author), Mwangana Mubita (Author), Joseph Fadare (Author), Olayinka O. Ogunleye (Author), Larry A. Distiller (Author), Enos M. Rampamba (Author), Jeffrey Wing (Author), Debjani Mueller (Author), Abubakr Alfadl (Author), Adefolarin A. Amu (Author), Zinhle Matsebula (Author), Aubrey Kalungia (Author), Trust Zaranyika (Author), Nyasha Masuka (Author), Janney Wale (Author), Ruaraidh Hill (Author), Amanj Kurdi (Author), Angela Timoney (Author), Stephen Campbell (Author), Johanna C. Meyer (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2020-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BackgroundThere has been an appreciable increase in the number of people in Africa with metabolic syndrome and Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) in recent years as a result of a number of factors. Factors include lifestyle changes, urbanisation, and the growing consumption of processed foods coupled with incre...