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[The cost of type 2 diabetes in Spain: the CODE-2 study]
M Mata1, F Antoñanzas, M Tafalla
1CAP La Mina. Sant Adrià de Besòs. Barcelona. Spain.
Gaceta Sanitaria
|December 3, 2002
Summary
The annual healthcare cost for type 2 diabetes patients is 1305 euros, with complications significantly increasing expenses. Improved disease management and prevention are crucial for reducing these high treatment costs.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Health Economics
- Public Health
Context:
- Type 2 diabetes is a growing global health concern.
- Healthcare costs associated with type 2 diabetes are substantial and rising.
- Understanding cost drivers is essential for resource allocation and policy development.
Purpose:
- To estimate the total healthcare cost for patients with type 2 diabetes.
- To differentiate costs related to diabetes, its complications, and other health issues.
- To analyze the economic burden of type 2 diabetes in a Spanish primary care setting.
Summary:
- A study of 1004 patients with type 2 diabetes in Spain revealed an average annual healthcare cost of 1305.15 euros per patient.
- Direct diabetes care accounted for 28.6% of costs, while complications represented 30.51%.
- Costs increased significantly with the presence and type of complications, ranging from 883 euros for no complications to over 2133 euros for multiple complications.
Impact:
- The findings highlight the significant economic impact of type 2 diabetes and its complications.
- Results underscore the importance of implementing preventive measures and improving disease control to mitigate healthcare expenditures.
- This research provides valuable data for healthcare policymakers and providers to optimize resource allocation and patient management strategies.