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Khalil AB, Beshyah SA, Abdella N, Afandi B, Al-Arouj MM, Al-Awadi F, Benbarka M, Ben Nakhi A, Fiad TM, Al Futaisi A, Hassoun AA, Hussein W, Kaddaha G, Ksseiry I, Al Lamki M, Madani AA, Saber FA, Abdel Aal Z, Morcos B, Saadi H. Diabesity in the Arabian Gulf: Challenges and Opportunities. Oman Med J 2018; 33:273-282. [PMID: 30038726 DOI: 10.5001/omj.2018.53] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Aly Bernard Khalil
- Department of Endocrinology, Imperial College London Diabetes Center, Abu Dhabi, UAE
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- Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE
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- Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Kuwait City, Kuwait City, Kuwait
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- Department of Endocrinology, Tawam Hospital, Al-Ain, UAE
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- Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology, Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, UAE
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- Department of Endocrinology, Sultan Qaboos University Hospital, Muscat, Oman
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- Department of Endocrinology, Dr. Wiam Clinic for Diabetes and Endocrine Disorders, Riffa, Bahrain
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- Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Suliman Al Habib Hospital, Dubai Medical City, Dubai, UAE
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- Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Mediclinic Hospital, Dubai, UAE
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- Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Royal Hospital, Muscat, Oman
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- Department of Diabetes and Endocrinology, Bahrain Defense Force Hospital, Riffa, Bahrain
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- Medical Affairs, Merck Sharp and Dohme Corp., Dubai, UAE
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- Medical Subspecialties Institute, Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, UAE
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Hassoun AAK, Abdella N, Arouj MA, Awadi FA, Futaisi AA, Lamki MA, Madani AA, Saber FA, Nakhi AB, Beshyah SA, El-Ali S, Fiad TM, Hussein WI, Kaddaha G, Ksseiry I, Morcos B, Saadi H. Driving and diabetes mellitus in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries: Call for action. Diabetes Res Clin Pract 2015; 110:91-94. [PMID: 26345248 DOI: 10.1016/j.diabres.2015.08.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/13/2015] [Revised: 07/27/2015] [Accepted: 08/03/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
Abstract
The aim of the present article is to increase awareness concerning safe driving for patients with diabetes in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and to provide recommendations concerning the management of these patients. The cognitive, motor, and sensory skills required for driving can be adversely affected by diabetes as well as the side effects of anti-diabetic medications, particularly hypoglycemia. The prevalence of diabetes in the GCC countries is among the highest in the world. As the number of diabetic drivers in these countries continues to increase, the number at risk of having a motor vehicle accident is also expected to increase. We reviewed the available literature concerning driving and diabetes, particularly in relation to the current situation in the GGC countries. Unfortunately, very little published information is available addressing this issue in the GCC countries. Most of the GCC countries lack legislation on driving and diabetes. We have proposed recommendations to help diabetic drivers in the GCC countries as well as to provide guidance to health care professionals managing these patients.
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Affiliation(s)
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- Mubarak Al Kabeer Teaching Hospital, Kuwait City, Kuwait
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- Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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- Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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- Dr Wiam Clinic for Diabetes and Endocrine Disorders, Riffa, Bahrain
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- Mediclinic Hospital, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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- Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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- Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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