The effects of economic status on metabolic control in type 2 diabetes mellitus at 10 metabolic management centers in China.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study investigated the association of economic status with metabolic index control in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) patients.

Methods

In total, 37 454 T2DM patients from 10 National Metabolic Management Centers in China were recruited and categorized into two groups: a high-gross domestic product (GDP) group (n = 23 993) and a low-GDP group (n = 13 461). Sociodemographic characteristics, medical histories, and lifestyle factors were recorded. Logistic regression and interaction analysis were performed to evaluate the association of economic status and healthy lifestyle with metabolic control.

Results

Compared to the low-GDP group, there were fewer patients with glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels ≥7% in the high-GDP group. Fewer patients with a high GD

SUBMITTER: Gu L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10809306 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature