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Family in a prenatal clinic in the IDF MENA region.

1 in 3 adults with diabetes in MENA are undiagnosed

Diabetes in the MENA Region

Diabetes is rising in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Gaps in healthcare access challenge the diagnosis and treatment of diabetes in the region.

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Sanctions on Iranian banks have decreased the importation of medications like insulin

Cost, access and stigma barriers to diabetes care in Iran

Insulin, test strips, glucose meters, syringes and insulin pumps are very expensive. Stigma, fear and myths about care are also barriers.

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1 in 3 adults with diabetes in MENA are undiagnosed

Sanctions on Iranian banks have decreased the importation of medications like insulin

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Global perspectiveson diabetes

1 in 3 adults with diabetes in MENA are undiagnosed

Sanctions on Iranian banks have decreased the importation of medications like insulin

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Global perspectives
on diabetes