Diabetes Fact Sheets in Korea 2024.

ABSTRACT:

Backgruound

This study aimed to investigate the prevalence, management, and comorbidities of diabetes mellitus among Korean adults.

Methods

Data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2019-2022) were analyzed to assess the prevalence, treatment, risk factors, and comorbidities of diabetes. Comparisons between young and older adults with diabetes were emphasized.

Results

Among Korean adults aged ≥30 years, the prevalence of diabetes is 15.5% during 2021-2022. Of these, 74.7% were aware of their condition, 70.9% received antidiabetic treatment, and only 32.4% achieved glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) <6.5%. Moreover, 15.9% met the integrated management targets, which included HbA1c <6.5%, blood pressure <140/85 mm Hg, and low-density lipoprotein

SUBMITTER: Park SE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11788544 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature