The current state of diabetes management in Taiwan
Journal
Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice
Journal Volume
54
Journal Issue
SUPPL. 1
Pages
55-65
Date Issued
2001
Author(s)
Abstract
The aim of this study was to provide an overview of diabetes management and complication status in Taiwan. A cohort of 2446 patients (from 25 diabetic centers) with more than 12 months of diabetes management participated and data were collected by interviews and reviewing the medical records. Overall, 97% were diagnosed as type 2 diabetes, with a mean age (±S.D.) of 61.6±11.3 years, duration of diabetes of 10.3±7.3 years and age at onset of diabetes of 51.5±11.8 years. Mean BMI was 25.1±3.6 kg/m2 and about 50% had BMI>25 kg/m2. Majority (75%) were treated with oral hypoglycemic agents (OHAs), 14% with insulin and 10% with combination of insulin and OHA. Mean HbA1c was 8.1±1.6% and 59% had HbA1c>7.4% (1% above the upper limit of normal range, 4.7-6.4%). Mean FBG was 9.0±3.3 mmol/l and 59% had FBG>7.8 mmol/l. Of all the patients who had screening for complications, cataract (38%), neuropathy (30%), proteinuria (17%) and stroke (6%) were the most frequently reported eye, feet, kidney and late complications. We conclude that the majority of patients involved in this study had unsatisfactory glycaemic control which may lead to diabetes complications. ? 2001 Elsevier Science Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.
Subjects
Diabetes mellitus; Diabetic complications; Glycaemic/metabolic control
SDGs
Other Subjects
glucose; hemoglobin A1c; insulin; oral antidiabetic agent; adolescent; adult; aged; blood glucose monitoring; body mass; cataract; cohort analysis; conference paper; diabetes control; diabetic neuropathy; diet restriction; disease duration; female; glucose blood level; human; insulin dependent diabetes mellitus; interview; major clinical study; male; medical record; non insulin dependent diabetes mellitus; onset age; proteinuria; screening; stroke; Taiwan
Publisher
Elsevier Ireland Ltd
Type
conference paper