Gender disparities in diabetes and coronary heart disease medication among patients with type 2 diabetes: results from the DIANA study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Coronary heart disease (CHD) is one of the most common long-term complications in people with type 2 diabetes. We analyzed whether or not gender differences exist in diabetes and CHD medication among people with type 2 diabetes.

Methods

The study was based on data from the baseline examination of the DIANA study, a prospective cohort study of 1,146 patients with type 2 diabetes conducted in South-West Germany. Information on diabetes and CHD medication was obtained from the physician questionnaires. Bivariate and multivariate analyses using logistic regression were employed in order to assess associations between gender and prescribed drug classes.

Results

In total, 624 men and 522 women with type 2 diabetes with a mean age of 67.2 and 69.7 years, respectiv

SUBMITTER: Kramer HU 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3526520 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature