Physician attributes the high rates to several factors, most notably smoking and physical inactivity, stressing the critical importance of early detection. Al-Dahi advised regular screening through HbA1c or fasting blood sugar tests every three to six months for patients, and annual testing for individuals aged between 40 and 45 who have risk factors for the … The post One in four Kuwaitis suffer from diabetes, sharp rise since the 1990s appeared first on Times Kuwait .