Prevalence of diabetes mellitus and dialysis risk based on annual health checkup frequency among National Health Insurance citizens in Japan.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In Japan, type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a major health concern due to its increasing prevalence and associated complications, including diabetic nephropathy and dialysis. Although the positive relationship between annual health checkups and health outcomes is well-documented, the impact of skipping health checkups on T2DM and its progression to dialysis remains unclear. This study aimed to explore the association between the frequency of annual health checkups and DM-related indices and the potential impact of early intervention in preventing dialysis.

Methods

The study included citizens aged ≥ 40 years from Nobeoka City, Japan (n = 22,094). Health checkup data from 2021 were analyzed, and participants were categorized into four groups based on their health c

SUBMITTER: Nakamura I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11998234 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature