Diabetes mellitus (DM) represents one of the major public health concerns worldwide. Global estimates indicate that 463 million people aged 18-99 years are currently affected by DM and this number is projected to increase to over 700 million people by 2045. The rising prevalence of diabetes can be explained by ageing, population growth and lifestyle alterations. 1-3 Diabetic patients face a high
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