Teferi GedifAssefa Mulu2026-06-222026-06-222025-06-13https://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/8450Diabetes prevalence is rising in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), yet many cases remain undiagnosed, delaying treatment. This study assessed diabetes and prediabetes prevalence, evaluated fasting plasma glucose (FPG) and fasting capillary blood glucose (FCG) against the 2-hour plasma glucose (2-h PG) test, and examined glycemic control and treatment intensification delays in type 2 diabetes.en-UStype 2 diabetesscreeningprevalenceEthiopiaNigeriaglycemic control.Thesis