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ArticleThe Korean journal of internal medicine2025

Comprehensive approaches to diabetes in the elderly: adapting to evolving trends.

Jeongmin Lee, Kwang Joon Kim, Yang Sun Park, Yong-Ho Lee, Kyeong Hye Park, Hee-Won Jung, Bong-Soo Cha, Hun-Sung Kim, Chang Oh Kim

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Jeongmin LeeDivision of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Eunpyeong St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.
Kwang Joon KimDivision of Geriatrics, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Yang Sun ParkDivision of Geriatrics, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Yong-Ho LeeDivision of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Kyeong Hye ParkDepartment of Internal Medicine, National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, Korea.
Hee-Won JungDivision of Geriatrics, Department of Internal Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Bong-Soo ChaDivision of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
Hun-Sung KimDivision of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Korea.
Chang Oh KimDivision of Geriatrics, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.

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Korea National Institute of Health 2022ER110300Korean Diabetes AssociationMinistry of Health and Welfare RS-2020-KH095186Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy 20018143Patient-Centered Clinical Research Coordinating Center
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Abstract

BACKGROUND/

aimsThe prevalence of diabetes mellitus (DM) is increasing worldwide owing to aging. This nationwide study aimed to investigate the prevalence of DM and its management status among elderly Koreans.

methodsWe analyzed data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2019-2021) to assess the prevalence of DM, awareness, treatment rates, and glycemic control status among elderly Koreans aged ≥ 65 years.

resultsThe prevalence of DM increased significantly from 2019 to 2021, reaching 30.9% among elderly Koreans by 2021. Women were older than men (73.7 ± 5.0 vs. 72.7 ± 4.9 years, p < 0.001) and had higher BMI than men (24.5 ± 3.0 vs. 25.1 ± 3.6 kg/m2, p < 0.001). The waist circumference was 91.5 ± 8.8 cm in men and 88.8 ± 9.2 cm in women (p < 0.005). The prevalence of obesity among patients with DM was 44.5%, significantly higher in women (47.4%) than men (41.2%; p = 0.003). Women also had higher rates of hypertension and hypercholesterolemia than men (hypertension: 74.0% vs. 66.5%, p < 0.005; hypercholesterolemia: 53.0% vs. 38.5%, p < 0.001). Women exhibited higher awareness rates of DM compared to men. Awareness and treatment rates were higher in older individuals compared to those aged 30-64 years. Regarding glycemic control, the target achievement rate was 61.0% for HbA1c < 7.0% in the total age group, with nearly 27.6% achieving strict control (HbA1c < 6.5%).

conclusionOur study underscores the rising DM prevalence among elderly Koreans and emphasizes the need for age-tailored management approaches to optimize care.

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Diabetes MellitusAgedAged, 80 and overAge FactorsBlood GlucoseCross-Sectional StudiesFemaleGlycemic ControlHumansMaleNutrition SurveysPrevalenceRepublic of KoreaRisk FactorsSex FactorsBlood GlucoseAgedChronic diseaseDiabetes mellitusHealth surveysPrevalence

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