Guidelines for the Management of Complications of Diabetes in Saudi Arabia Using Delphi Technique for Consensus Among National Experts
(1) Background: Saudi Arabia has one of the leading cases of diabetes globally, with approximately 27.8% of adults suffering from the disease. Given the negative consequences of diabetes mellitus (DM), it is critical to develop guidelines for its management. (2) Methods: After a thorough review of t...
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| author | Raed Aldahash Mohammed A. Batais Ashraf El-Metwally Saja Alhosan Mohammed Alharbi Mohammed Almutairi Abdulghani Alsaeed Mohammed Alsofiani Mohammed AlMehthel Mohammed Aldubayee Khaled Aldossari Sulieman Alshehri |
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| description | (1) Background: Saudi Arabia has one of the leading cases of diabetes globally, with approximately 27.8% of adults suffering from the disease. Given the negative consequences of diabetes mellitus (DM), it is critical to develop guidelines for its management. (2) Methods: After a thorough review of the literature around diabetes management, a diverse panel of 14 clinical experts was identified to participate in the Delphi process. The Delphi process included three rounds to ensure all available evidence was accounted for. (3) Results: The Delphi method concluded with a total of 37 guidelines reviewed and approved by the panelists, followed by verification from a third party in Saudi Arabia. The Delphi and external evaluation confirmed that authentic, relevant, and applicable evidence for diabetes management in Saudi Arabia was accounted for. The process concluded with a list of 37 statements about the management of acute and chronic complications of diabetes in Saudi Arabia. (4) Conclusions: The preparation of contextual evidence for the management of diabetes in Saudi Arabia will be instrumental in addressing the burden of disease in the region. The guidelines offer useful insights into diabetes care, especially by prioritizing early detection and proactive management of complications. They highlight the importance of lifestyle changes and medical therapy. However, due to the ever-changing nature of diabetes, the document must be monitored and updated on a regular basis to ensure its continued relevance and effectiveness. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-4a37466efe864d1583c4fc74fc208adf2025-01-24T13:27:41ZengMDPI AGClinics and Practice2039-72832024-12-01151910.3390/clinpract15010009Guidelines for the Management of Complications of Diabetes in Saudi Arabia Using Delphi Technique for Consensus Among National ExpertsRaed Aldahash0Mohammed A. Batais1Ashraf El-Metwally2Saja Alhosan3Mohammed Alharbi4Mohammed Almutairi5Abdulghani Alsaeed6Mohammed Alsofiani7Mohammed AlMehthel8Mohammed Aldubayee9Khaled Aldossari10Sulieman Alshehri11Department of Medicine, Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, Riyadh 11426, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh 12372, Saudi ArabiaKing Abdullah International Medical Research Center, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh 11481, Saudi ArabiaSaudi National Diabetes Center, Saudi Health Council, Riyadh 13315, Saudi ArabiaDeputyship for Therapeutic Services, Ministry of Health, Riyadh 12613, Saudi ArabiaInternal Medicine Department, Security Forces Hospital, Riyadh 11481, Saudi ArabiaPrince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh 11159, Saudi ArabiaEndocrinology Unit, Internal Medicine Department, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh 12372, Saudi ArabiaObesity, Diabetes and Endocrinology Center, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh 12231, Saudi ArabiaKing Abdullah International Medical Research Center, King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh 11481, Saudi ArabiaDepartment of Family and Community Medicine, College of Medicine, Prince Sattam Bin Abdulaziz University, Al-Kharj 11942, Saudi ArabiaSaudi National Diabetes Center, Saudi Health Council, Riyadh 13315, Saudi Arabia(1) Background: Saudi Arabia has one of the leading cases of diabetes globally, with approximately 27.8% of adults suffering from the disease. Given the negative consequences of diabetes mellitus (DM), it is critical to develop guidelines for its management. (2) Methods: After a thorough review of the literature around diabetes management, a diverse panel of 14 clinical experts was identified to participate in the Delphi process. The Delphi process included three rounds to ensure all available evidence was accounted for. (3) Results: The Delphi method concluded with a total of 37 guidelines reviewed and approved by the panelists, followed by verification from a third party in Saudi Arabia. The Delphi and external evaluation confirmed that authentic, relevant, and applicable evidence for diabetes management in Saudi Arabia was accounted for. The process concluded with a list of 37 statements about the management of acute and chronic complications of diabetes in Saudi Arabia. (4) Conclusions: The preparation of contextual evidence for the management of diabetes in Saudi Arabia will be instrumental in addressing the burden of disease in the region. The guidelines offer useful insights into diabetes care, especially by prioritizing early detection and proactive management of complications. They highlight the importance of lifestyle changes and medical therapy. However, due to the ever-changing nature of diabetes, the document must be monitored and updated on a regular basis to ensure its continued relevance and effectiveness.https://www.mdpi.com/2039-7283/15/1/9diabetesdiabetes complicationsdiabetes screeningdiabetes managementguidelinesDelphi technique |
| spellingShingle | Raed Aldahash Mohammed A. Batais Ashraf El-Metwally Saja Alhosan Mohammed Alharbi Mohammed Almutairi Abdulghani Alsaeed Mohammed Alsofiani Mohammed AlMehthel Mohammed Aldubayee Khaled Aldossari Sulieman Alshehri Guidelines for the Management of Complications of Diabetes in Saudi Arabia Using Delphi Technique for Consensus Among National Experts Clinics and Practice diabetes diabetes complications diabetes screening diabetes management guidelines Delphi technique |
| title | Guidelines for the Management of Complications of Diabetes in Saudi Arabia Using Delphi Technique for Consensus Among National Experts |
| title_full | Guidelines for the Management of Complications of Diabetes in Saudi Arabia Using Delphi Technique for Consensus Among National Experts |
| title_fullStr | Guidelines for the Management of Complications of Diabetes in Saudi Arabia Using Delphi Technique for Consensus Among National Experts |
| title_full_unstemmed | Guidelines for the Management of Complications of Diabetes in Saudi Arabia Using Delphi Technique for Consensus Among National Experts |
| title_short | Guidelines for the Management of Complications of Diabetes in Saudi Arabia Using Delphi Technique for Consensus Among National Experts |
| title_sort | guidelines for the management of complications of diabetes in saudi arabia using delphi technique for consensus among national experts |
| topic | diabetes diabetes complications diabetes screening diabetes management guidelines Delphi technique |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2039-7283/15/1/9 |
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