Diabetes Fact Sheet in Korea 2021
Jae Hyun Bae1, Kyung-Do Han2, Seung-Hyun Ko3
1Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University Anam Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Diabetes & Metabolism Journal
|June 3, 2022
Summary
The prevalence of diabetes mellitus in Korean adults is high, with only 9.7% achieving all major health goals. Improved national diabetes awareness and comprehensive care are crucial for better management.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Diabetes mellitus prevalence and management are significant public health concerns in Korea.
- Understanding risk factors, comorbidities, and self-management is vital for effective diabetes care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence and management of diabetes mellitus in Korean adults.
- To assess risk-factor control, comorbidities, and self-management behaviors.
- To analyze antidiabetic medication use over time.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional analysis of the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2019-2020).
- Analysis of Korean National Health Insurance Service data (2002-2018) for medication use.
- Assessment of diabetes mellitus prevalence, treatment, risk factors, comorbidities, and self-management.
Main Results:
- Diabetes mellitus prevalence was 16.7% in Korean adults (≥30 years) in 2020.
- Only 24.5% achieved glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) <6.5%, and 9.7% met all glycemic, blood pressure, and lipid control goals.
- Self-management behaviors were less common in men, and 16.7% of adults with diabetes had excess energy intake.
Conclusions:
- The high prevalence of diabetes mellitus in Korea necessitates continuous monitoring and national efforts.
- Achieving comprehensive control of glycemic, blood pressure, and lipid levels remains a challenge for most patients.
- Improving public awareness and enhancing comprehensive diabetes care strategies are essential.
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