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This study aims to evaluate the level of knowledge about type 2 diabetes mellitus among South Asians in the United States.

May 9, 2026Scientific ReportsOpen Access

Type 2 diabetes mellitus Awareness in a Sample of South Asians in the United States

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This study aims to evaluate the level of knowledge about type 2 diabetes mellitus among South Asians in the United States.
Cross-sectional design conducted from August 1 to 14, 2024
Utilized two validated surveys with 22 questions assessing general, management, and complication knowledge
Convenience sampling via social media with 215 qualified participants out of 219 respondents
Over 80% of participants correctly answered 17 out of 22 survey questions
Lowest accuracy (80.7%) observed in diabetes general knowledge questions
Higher accuracy among diagnosed T2DM individuals and healthcare workers, with p = 0.0225 and p = 0.0002 for different question categories

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Cross-sectional study assesses diabetes knowledge in South Asians in the U.S., highlighting gaps in awareness.

Peter et al. (2026) studied this question.

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