
Diabetes & EndocrinologyAfrican Populationdiabetes complications
Distinct Complication Patterns in Lean Versus Overweight African Adults with Type 2 Diabetes: Implications for Targeted Management
By MedXY|Aug 24, 2026
African adults with type 2 diabetes who are lean exhibit distinct complication profiles characterized by higher retinopathy and stroke risk but lower hypertension and cardiovascular disease risk compared to their overweight/obese counterpar