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Jeongmin Lee1, Kwang Joon Kim2, Yang Sun Park2,3
1Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Eunpyeong St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.
Diabetes mellitus (DM) prevalence is rising among elderly Koreans, reaching 30.9% in 2021. This highlights the urgent need for tailored management strategies to improve care for this growing demographic.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine
- Endocrinology and Metabolism
- Public Health and Epidemiology
Background:
- Global increase in diabetes mellitus (DM) prevalence linked to aging populations.
- Growing concern regarding the health status of elderly individuals in South Korea.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of DM among elderly Koreans (≥ 65 years).
- To assess the current management status, including awareness, treatment, and glycemic control, of DM in this population.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2019-2021).
- Inclusion of elderly Koreans aged 65 years and older.
- Assessment of DM prevalence, awareness, treatment rates, and glycemic control (HbA1c levels).
Main Results:
- DM prevalence in elderly Koreans significantly increased to 30.9% by 2021.
- Higher prevalence of obesity, hypertension, and hypercholesterolemia observed in women with DM compared to men.
- Improved awareness and treatment rates noted in older individuals and women, yet glycemic control targets (HbA1c < 7.0%) were achieved by 61.0%.
Conclusions:
- The rising prevalence of DM among elderly Koreans necessitates urgent attention.
- Development and implementation of age-tailored management strategies are crucial for optimizing care and improving health outcomes.
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