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World J Clin Cases. Aug 26, 2026; 14(24): 122953
Published online Aug 26, 2026. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.122953
Published online Aug 26, 2026. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.122953
Type 2 diabetes among Sudanese youth: Rate, pattern of prescription, comorbidities, and clinical inertia
Hyder Osman Mirghani, Tariq Alrasheed, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tabuk, Tabuk 51941, Saudi Arabia
Author contributions: Mirghani HO conceived and designed the study, drafted and made critical revisions to the manuscript, and provided final approval of the version to be published; Alrasheed T drafted and made critical revisions to the manuscript, and provided final approval of the version to be published.
AI contribution statement: We did not use any form of artificial intelligence during the drafting, revision, and revision of this manuscript.
Institutional review board statement: The ethical committee of Elnour Polyclinic ethical committee approved the research (Ref. No. R. 2022. 2, dated, July 19, 2022).
Informed consent statement: The study was conducted between July and August 2022 in accordance with the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki. All participants provided written informed consent before enrollment. Participant confidentiality and privacy were maintained throughout the study. Data collection was performed by trained investigators, including the second author, who conducted all interviews and anthropometric measurements using standardized procedures. The consent for treatment is not applicable (exempted).
Conflict-of-interest statement: All authors declare that they have no conflict of interest to disclose.
STROBE statement: The authors have read the STROBE Statement-checklist of items, and the manuscript was prepared and revised according to the STROBE Statement-checklist of items.
Data sharing statement: We agree all the data sharing procedures.
Corresponding author: Hyder Osman Mirghani, Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Tabuk, Prince Fahd Bin Sulta, Tabuk 51941, Saudi Arabia.
Received: May 7, 2026
Revised: June 22, 2026
Accepted: August 5, 2026
Published online: August 26, 2026
Processing time: 109 Days and 6.8 Hours
Revised: June 22, 2026
Accepted: August 5, 2026
Published online: August 26, 2026
Processing time: 109 Days and 6.8 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: Type 2 diabetes among Sudanese youth reflects a growing crisis in low-income and conflict-affected settings, where fragile health systems, limited access to medications, and disrupted care amplify poor outcomes. High rates of comorbidities and clinical inertia highlight gaps in early diagnosis and treatment intensification. Strengthening primary care, ensuring drug availability, integrating mobile health, and prioritizing youth-focused prevention are essential to curb disease progression and reduce long-term complications in these vulnerable populations.