EC Nutrition

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a group of metabolic disorders determined by hyperglycemia due to a deficiency in insulin, insulin resistance, or both. The Prevalence of diabetes is rapidly rising globally, with particularly high rates in low- and middle-income countries such as Iran [1]. The results of a study show that the prevalence of diabetes has been rising more rapidly in both urban and rural areas of Iran, with a prevalence of 15.0% (95% CI 12.6-17.3) [2]. People with diabetes are at risk for a range of complications that significantly impact their quality of life and overall health [2-4].

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