| , reported a new prevalence rate for overweight and obesity | 9 per 100,000 population per year for first major amputation in men and the lowest was 2 |
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| In 2004, Al-Nozha, reported in his national survey for risk factors for coronary artery diseases that the prevalence of diabetes had reached 23 | In 2005, Al-Nozha et al |
| 2004 16,917 participants30-70 years 23 | 1982 1,385 malesAll age group 2 |
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| The following review discusses the magnitude of the diabetes problem in Saudi Arabia, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, diabetic arterial disease, diabetic foot and the impact of education to prevent diabetic foot diseases on the outcome of diabetic foot problems | Also the steady rise of prevalence according to age was noticed in this paper |
Recommendations for standardized classification of diabetic neuropathy made by The American Diabetic Association and Academy of Neurology include measurement of at least one parameter of five main categories: symptom profiles, neurological examination, quantitative sensory testing, nerve conduction studies and autonomic function testing.
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