Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in Patients with Type  2 Diabetes in Japan: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Study

ConclusionThe prevalence of metabolic syndrome in Japanese patients with T2D was 43.0% and increased with higher BMI. In patients with T2D and metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular drug usage and comorbidities increased in patients with a higher BMI. These data highlight the importance of managing metabolic parameters in addition to glycemic control in Japanese patients with T2D, particularly in patients with metabolic syndrome and BMI  ≥ 25 kg/m2.
Source: Diabetes Therapy - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research