The alarming increase in the incidence of diabetes is becoming a national problem in Bahrain.

Efforts are needed to educate the public about risk factors and prevention, reduce complications and provide support to children who contracted the disease, said Bahrain Diabetes Society Deputy chairperson Dr Mariam Al Hajeri.

She made the comments as he addressed a Ramadan ghabga hosted by the association, in co-operation with Bapco, to honour children recently diagnosed with diabetes.