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ReviewDiabetologia2025

Prevention of type 2 diabetes in migrant populations from low- and middle-income countries living in high-income countries.

Louise Bennet, Charles Agyemang

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Review in Diabetologia, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

4 citing papers in PubMed.

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  2. Diabetes and Foot Health Among South Asian People Seeking Asylum in the United Kingdom: A Theory-Informed Scoping Review.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2026
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5 · Who and what money

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2 authors.

Louise BennetDepartment of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, Malmö, Sweden. Louise.Bennet@skane.se.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0001-7101-1290
Charles AgyemangDepartment of Public and Occupational Health, Amsterdam Public Health Research Institute, Amsterdam UMC, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, the Netherlands.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-3882-7295

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The rising prevalence of type 2 diabetes among migrant populations from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) living in high-income countries (HICs) presents a significant public health challenge. Migrants often experience lifestyle changes, socioeconomic disadvantages and barriers to accessing healthcare, which can increase their risk for type 2 diabetes. This review explores the prevention and management of type 2 diabetes in these migrant populations, emphasising the need for culturally sensitive strategies. Key interventions for mitigating the burden of type 2 diabetes include tailored dietary and physical activity programmes, community-based initiatives and healthcare models that consider social determinants of health and integrate traditional beliefs with evidence-based practices across genders. Addressing language barriers, improving health literacy and engaging trusted community leaders are all critical for effective intervention uptake. Additionally, policy measures to reduce structural inequalities, such as improving healthcare access and food security, are essential. Future research should focus on evaluating the long-term effectiveness of culturally sensitive interventions across gender and different migrant populations and on scaling successful models for broader implementation.

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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2Transients and MigrantsDeveloped CountriesDeveloping CountriesHealth Services AccessibilityHumansCulturally sensitive interventionsDiabetes complicationsEquity, diversity and inclusionImplementationLow- and middle-income countriesMigrationMortalityPreventionReviewSocial determinants of healthType 2 diabetes

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PMID40483321
PMCPMC12534338

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