Clinical and Demographic Characteristics Associated With Diabetes Remission in Six Integrated Health Care Systems: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To assess the real-world frequency and characteristics associated with type 2 diabetes remission in a large and diverse cohort of U.S. adults.

Research design and methods

This retrospective cohort study used 2014-2023 electronic health record data from six major U.S. health care delivery systems. The cohort included 556,758 adults (≥18 years) with type 2 diabetes who had one or more HbA1c measurement in 2 years before study entry and evidence of glucose-lowering medication use. Pregnant women or adults who underwent bariatric surgery before or during the study were excluded. Type 2 diabetes remission was defined as HbA1c <6.5% persisting for ≥3 months after cessation of glucose-lowering medications. Multivariate logistic regression was used to identify characterist

SUBMITTER: Thapa B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12451825 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature