An Overview of Confidence in Diabetes Self- Management among Diabetics in the State of Qatar

Abstract

Diabetes is a health challenge as it has tremendous impact on the population’s quality of life and well-being. Diabetes complications and its comorbidities contribute to increased death rates. NHS reported that 7% of mortalities in Qatar were caused by diabetes and related complications [1]. National survey conducted in 2012 among Qataris found that the prevalence of diabetes among adult population was 16.7% in both sexes. Proportion of overweight individuals was at 70.1%, hypertensive individuals were 33% while obesity was at 41.4% [2]. This high incidence of diabetes precipitated from the rapid socio-economic development in the country which led to low physical activity, unhealthy food choices and obesity.