Abstract
Although there is extensive research on diabetes and associated factors, there is still a deficiency in the literature investigating the link between trauma and diabetes prevalence. Gaining insight into this association will enhance clinicians' understanding of the condition and inform the strategies adopted to ensure effective management. Therefore, the study will provide information on the prevalence and presentation of the condition within the population of interest, while providing an in-depth analysis of its association with trauma. To assess the relationship between diabetes mellitus and trauma in adolescents and young adults below the age of 40. A review of primary studies on trauma and diabetes in younger populations was conducted. To identify the studies to be included in the review, the researcher utilized PubMed and EBSCOhost databases due to their extensive research article records. The search was limited to studies published within the past five years (2017-2022) to obtain the most recent data available. The selected studies were assessed for quality and scanned for relevance to the topic before being included in the review. 9 articles were eventually selected for inclusion in the review. These primary studies addressed various aspects of and its association with trauma. The analysis revealed a rise in the condition's prevalence facilitated by multiple risk factors, including trauma. The findings' implications for clinical practice were also discussed.