[Prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus and glucose intolerance in the Setif area (Algeria)].

Objective: Diabetes mellitus stands as a major public health issue in Algeria and has an important socioeconomical impact. Our study involved a representative sample of 1457 subjects and aimed at assessing the prevalence of type 2 diabetes and glucose intolerance in the population of Setif Wilaya, aged between 30 and 64 years old.

Material And Methods: Diagnosis was based on oral glucose tolerance test, according to World Health Organisation criteria.