Impact of Initial Treatment Policies on Long-term Complications and Costs in Japanese Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Real-World Database Study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Type 2 diabetes (T2D) represents a remarkable disease burden in Japan, and the cost-effectiveness of pharmacotherapy is an important consideration. In this study, we compared the long-term effects of the type of initial medication, as well as the initial frequency of clinic visits, on the occurrence of T2D-related complications. Additionally, we compared the medical costs associated with each treatment pattern.

Methods

We analyzed electronic health record data collected from multiple primary care clinics in Japan. Patients were selected based on being primarily prescribed either biguanides (BG) or DPP-4 inhibitors (DPP-4i) during a 3-month baseline period, both of which are commonly used as first-choice medications in Japan. We then followed the onset of T2D-rel

SUBMITTER: Yoshihara H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11263455 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature