Prevalence on known diabetes mellitus among nationals in Abu Dahabi City.

This study aims at finding the prevalence of known diabetes mellitus among national in Abu Dahabi City by reviewing valid health record in New Rhoda Health Centre (n = 15175). This research was carried out from 16 September 1989 and lasted for 2 months. The prevalence of diabetes was more among females (2.58% and 1.81% respectively). The age specific prevalence of diabetes for both sexes was steadily increasing until age 59, then it was fluctuating. The highest rate was found from 80-84 years among males. On the other hand, among females a very high rate was met in age group 65-69 years (32.7%). International comparison of prevalence of diabetes yielded a high rate in Abu Dahabi, age adjusted prevalence rate was 5.69%.