International study: Fear of results is a key reason for delayed diabetes screening in Saudi Arabia

RIYADH: A recent study conducted by the International Diabetes Federation indicates that approximately 2.3 million adults in Saudi Arabia are living with undiagnosed diabetes — accounting for 44 percent of the 5.3 million adults in the Kingdom affected by the disease. With a prevalence rate of 23.1 percent among adults, Saudi Arabia ranks among the top 10 countries globally for…