Factors associated with the degree of glycemic deterioration among patients with type 2 diabetes who dropped out of diabetes care: a longitudinal analysis using medical claims and health checkup data in Japan

ConclusionOverall in this study, glycemic control worsened mainly in male employees during treatment interruptions. However, changes in HbA1c greatly varied based on baseline HbA1c and antidiabetic medication type. Caring for patients at risk of worsening glycemic control due to treatment dropout, especially those using sulfonylurea and insulin, is imperative.

Source: Journal of Diabetes Investigation - October 3, 2021 Category: Endocrinology Authors: Noriko Ihana ‐Sugiyama, Takehiro Sugiyama, Kenjiro Imai, Ayako Yanagisawa‐Sugita, Hirokazu Tanaka, Mitsuru Ohsugi, Kohjiro Ueki, Nanako Tamiya, Yasuki Kobayashi Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research