The comorbidity burden of diabetes and stroke: a retrospective study in Beijing, China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The high costs associated with diabetes management, coupled with the increasing prevalence of comorbidities, present a significant challenge to China's healthcare system, with cardiovascular complications being particularly prominent. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the comorbidities of diabetic patients with stroke in Beijing from 2016 to 2018 and the impact on treatment options and associated costs.

Methods

This retrospective cohort study included diabetic patients enrolled in Beijing's medical insurance with outpatient medical records. We compared comorbidities, medications, and related treatment costs between stroke and non-stroke patients.

Results

A representative sample of 2,853,036 patients with diabetes was identified from the data collect

SUBMITTER: Huang L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11812224 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature