Cardiovascular risk factors in diabetic internet users - comparative analysis

This study presents a comprehensive analysis of cardiovascular risk factors in individuals with diabetes mellitus compared to a non‑diabetic control group, utilizing data from a risk program - the Ryzyko Program of the Medical University of Gdańsk, Gdańsk, Poland.

The research encompasses a sample of 2959 diabetic and 33 865 non-diabetic internet users. Variables such as gender, systolic blood pressure (SBP), total cholesterol (TC), smoking status, and the prevalence of coronary artery disease (CAD) were analyzed. Significant gender differences in smoking habits and cholesterol levels were observed in the diabetic group compared to the control group.

Diabetic individuals exhibited a higher prevalence of hypertension (SBP ≥140 mm Hg), with 58.7% of diabetic participants having poorly controlled hypertension. The study also reveals a higher incidence of CAD in the diabetic group, with a prevalence of 31.0%, compared to 8.3% in the control group. Notably, the diabetic group showed higher rates of cigarette smoking and elevated levels of arterial pressure, both in the entire group and across gender subgroups. The diabetic group demonstrated significantly increased SBP and TC levels compared to the non-diabetic control group as well as higher rates of CAD, and smoking in individuals with diabetes mellitus.

These findings underscore the necessity for targeted cardiovascular risk management in the diabetic population. Int J Occup Med Environ Health. 2025;38(6):621-8.