Diabetes Obesity and Metabolism,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
25(11), P. 3307 - 3316
Published: Aug. 7, 2023
To
examine
disparities
in
glucose-lowering
drug
(GLD)
usage
between
migrants
and
native
Danes
with
type
2
diabetes
(T2D).In
a
nationwide,
register-based
cross-sectional
study
of
253
364
individuals
prevalent
T2D
on
December
31,
2018,
we
examined
user
prevalence
during
2019
(i)
GLD
combination
therapies
(ii)
individual
types.
Migrants
were
grouped
by
origin
(Middle
East,
Europe,
Turkey,
Former
Yugoslavia,
Pakistan,
Sri
Lanka,
Somalia,
Vietnam),
relative
risk
(RR)
versus
was
computed
using
robust
Poisson
regression
to
adjust
for
clinical
socioeconomic
characteristics.In
2019,
34.7%
received
therapy,
lower
most
migrant
groups
(RR
from
0.78,
95%
confidence
interval
CI
0.71-0.85
[Somalia
group]
1.00,
0.97-1.04
[former
Yugoslavia
group]).
Among
Danes,
the
widely
used
oral
metformin
(used
62.1%),
followed
dipeptidyl
peptidase-4
inhibitors
(13.3%),
sodium-glucose
cotransporter-2
(11.9%)
sulphonylureas
(5.2%),
higher
use
any
GLD:
0.99,
0.97-1.01
[Europe
1.09,
1.06-1.11
[Sri
Lanka
Furthermore,
18.7%
insulins
13.3%
glucagon-like
peptide-1
receptor
agonists
(GLP-1RAs),
but
less
insulins:
0.66,
0.62-0.71
0.94,
0.89-0.99
group];
RR
GLP-1RAs:
0.29,
0.22-0.39
0.95,
0.89-1.01
group]).Disparities
types
therapy
evident
Danes.
more
likely
GLDs
injection-based
GLDs,
particularly
GLP-1RAs,
which
may
contribute
complication
mortality
among
this
group.
PLOS Global Public Health,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
3(10), P. e0001277 - e0001277
Published: Oct. 18, 2023
The
prevalence
of
type
2
diabetes
(T2D)
is
higher
in
migrants
compared
to
native
populations
many
countries,
but
the
evidence
on
disparities
T2D
care
inconsistent.
Therefore,
this
study
aimed
examine
Denmark.
In
a
cross-sectional,
register-based
254,097
individuals
with
T2D,
11
indicators
guideline-level
were
analysed:
a)
monitoring:
hemoglobin-A1c
(HbA1c),
low-density
lipoprotein
cholesterol
(LDL-C),
screening
for
diabetic
nephropathy,
retinopathy,
and
foot
disease,
b)
biomarker
control:
HbA1c
LDL-C
levels,
c)
pharmacological
treatment:
glucose-lowering
drugs
(GLD),
lipid-lowering
drugs,
angiotensin-converting
enzyme-inhibitors/angiotensin
receptor
blockers,
antiplatelet
therapy.
Migrants
grouped
by
countries
origin:
Middle
East,
Europe,
Turkey,
Former
Yugoslavia,
Pakistan,
Sri
Lanka,
Somalia,
Vietnam.
all
migrant
groups
except
Europe-group,
was
more
prevalent
than
Danes
(crude
relative
risk
(RR)
from
0.62
[0.61-0.64]
(Europe)
3.98
[3.82-4.14]
(Sri
Lanka)).
eight
indicators,
non-fulfillment
common
(>25%
among
Danes).
Apart
monitoring
Lanka-group,
at
similar
or
across
control
(RR
0.64
[0.51-0.80]
(HbA1c
monitoring,
Lanka)
1.78
[1.67-1.90]
(LDL-C
control,
Somalia)),
while
no
overall
pattern
observed
treatment
0.61
[0.46-0.80]
(GLD,
1.67
[1.34-2.09]
Somalia)).
Care
poorest
who
had
increased
eleven
highest
nine.
Adjusted
risks
elevated
some
groups,
particularly
(fully-adjusted
RR
0.84
[0.75-0.94]
Vietnam)
1.44
[1.35-1.54]
most
prevalent,
inferior
Danes.
Somalia
received
overall,
exceedingly
high
lipid
levels.
NEJM Evidence,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
3(1)
Published: Dec. 26, 2023
Danish
NUDGE
Trial
ConceptRandomized
encouragement
trials
randomize
to
an
opportunity
receive
treatment
instead
of
the
treatment.
Here,
Johansen
and
colleagues
combine
randomized
with
several
advantages
inherent
in
health
system.
Comorbidity
with
type
2
diabetes
(T2D)
results
in
worsening
of
cancer-specific
and
overall
prognosis
colorectal
cancer
(CRC)
patients.
The
treatment
CRC
per
se
may
be
diabetogenic.
We
assessed
the
impact
different
types
surgical
resections
oncological
on
risk
T2D
development
patients.We
developed
a
population-based
cohort
study
including
all
Danish
patients,
who
had
undergone
surgery
between
2001-2018.
Using
nationwide
register
data,
we
identified
followed
patients
from
date
until
new-onset
T2D,
death
or
end
follow-up.In
total,
46,373
were
included
divided
into
six
groups
according
to
resection:
10,566
Right-No-Chemo
(23%),
4,645
Right-Chemo
(10%),
10,151
Left-No-Chemo
(22%),
5,257
Left-Chemo
(11%),
9,618
Rectal-No-Chemo
(21%)
6,136
Rectal-Chemo
(13%).
During
245,466
person-years
follow-up
2,556
T2D.
incidence
rate
(IR)
was
highest
group
11.3
(95%CI:
10.4-12.2)
1,000
lowest
9.6
8.8-10.4).
Between-group
unadjusted
hazard
ratio
(HR)
developing
similar
non-significant.
In
adjusted
analysis,
associated
lower
(HR
0.86
[95%CI
0.75-0.98])
compared
Right-No-Chemo.For
groups,
an
increased
level
BMI
resulted
nearly
twofold
T2DThis
suggests
postoperative
screening
should
prioritized
survivors
overweight/obesity
regardless
applied.The
Novo
Nordisk
Foundation
(
NNF17SA0031406);
TrygFonden
(101390;
20045;
125132).
Background:
Comorbidity
with
type
2
diabetes
(T2D)
results
in
worsening
of
cancer-specific
and
overall
prognosis
colorectal
cancer
(CRC)
patients.
The
treatment
CRC
per
se
may
be
diabetogenic.
We
assessed
the
impact
different
types
surgical
resections
oncological
on
risk
T2D
development
Methods:
developed
a
population-based
cohort
study
including
all
Danish
patients,
who
had
undergone
surgery
between
2001
2018.
Using
nationwide
register
data,
we
identified
followed
patients
from
date
until
new
onset
T2D,
death,
or
end
follow-up.
Results:
In
total,
46,373
were
included
divided
into
six
groups
according
to
resection:
10,566
Right-No-Chemo
(23%),
4645
Right-Chemo
(10%),
10,151
Left-No-Chemo
(22%),
5257
Left-Chemo
(11%),
9618
Rectal-No-Chemo
(21%),
6136
Rectal-Chemo
(13%).
During
245,466
person-years
follow-up,
2556
T2D.
incidence
rate
(IR)
was
highest
group
11.3
(95%
CI:
10.4–12.2)
1000
lowest
9.6
8.8–10.4).
Between-group
unadjusted
hazard
ratio
(HR)
developing
similar
non-significant.
adjusted
analysis,
associated
lower
(HR
0.86
[95%
CI
0.75–0.98])
compared
Right-No-Chemo.
For
groups,
an
increased
level
body
mass
index
(BMI)
resulted
nearly
twofold
Conclusions:
This
suggests
that
postoperative
screening
should
prioritised
survivors
overweight/obesity
regardless
applied.
Funding:
Novo
Nordisk
Foundation
(
NNF17SA0031406)
;
TrygFonden
(101390;
20045;
125132).
Diabetes Care,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
47(9), P. 1656 - 1663
Published: July 12, 2024
OBJECTIVE
Developments
in
pharmacotherapy
and
management
of
type
2
diabetes
may
have
shifted
the
balance
treatment
benefits
versus
harms
costs
over
past
decades.
This
study
aimed
to
describe
trends
this
balance.
RESEARCH
DESIGN
AND
METHODS
We
followed
Danish
population
with
between
2002
2020,
analyzing
their
medication
use
relation
(such
as
mortality
diabetes-related
outcomes),
adverse
events,
costs.
Using
multivariate
analyses,
we
adjusted
for
potential
confounders,
including
age,
sex,
socioeconomic
status.
RESULTS
The
included
461,805
individuals.
From
median
age
increased
from
66
68
years,
mean
number
comorbidities
5.2
8.8.
overall
incidence
cardiovascular,
renal,
other
important
clinical
outcomes
decreased.
Similarly,
rate
some
such
gastric
bleeding,
hypoglycemia,
falls
declined,
whereas
electrolyte
imbalances
ketoacidosis
increased.
average
per-patient
cost
was
reduced
by
8%,
but
total
expenses
148%
due
an
expanding
size,
lowered
most
cardiovascular
medications,
increasing
glucose-lowering
drugs.
CONCLUSIONS
Advancements
led
risk
both
harms,
while
maintaining
relatively
stable
expenses.
Although
these
are
multifactorial,
they
suggest
more
rational
pharmacotherapy.
Still,
certain
along
underscores
need
ongoing
vigilance
risk-benefit
analysis.
Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Aug. 2, 2024
Comorbidities
such
as
cardiovascular
disease
(CVD)
and
diabetic
kidney
(DKD)
are
major
burdens
of
type
1
diabetes
(T1D).
Predicting
people
at
high
risk
developing
comorbidities
would
enable
early
intervention.
This
study
aimed
to
develop
models
incorporating
socioeconomic
status
(SES)
predict
CVD,
DKD,
mortality
in
adults
with
T1D
improve
identification
comorbidities.
Clinical Epidemiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 16, P. 571 - 585
Published: Sept. 1, 2024
Diabetes
mellitus
(DM)
patients
without
coronary
artery
disease
(CAD)
have
a
higher
all-cause
mortality
rate
than
with
neither
DM
nor
CAD.
We
examined
cause-specific
death
of
and
Diabetic Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Oct. 16, 2024
Abstract
Aim
The
aim
of
this
study
is
to
estimate
the
causally
attributable
one‐year
healthcare
costs
for
individuals
getting
a
type
2
diabetes
diagnosis
compared
matched
sample
and
show
incurred
medication
in
primary
secondary
healthcare.
Methods
Causal
estimation
using
difference‐in‐differences
design
health
care
diabetes.
Danish
registry
data
consisting
entire
population
years
2016–2019.
Newly
diagnosed
with
2018
were
identified
validated
method.
Sociodemographic
historical
used
identify
control
group.
Individuals
followed
two
before
one
year
after
date
using.
Three
cost
components
analysed:
costs.
Results
A
total
18,133
successfully
1:1
was
EUR
1316.
main
component
hospital
(EUR
1004)
167).
incident
Denmark
approx.
24
million.
Conclusions
majority
first
at
level
by
medication.
Our
yearly
per
newly
considerably
lower
than
estimates
from
US
Australia.
Diabetic Medicine,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Nov. 12, 2024
Abstract
Aims
Type
2
diabetes
is
linked
to
psychological
distress
and
a
doubled
risk
of
depression.
This
study
aims
characterize
individuals
with
type
experiencing
and/or
depression
in
relation
lifestyle
metabolic
outcomes.
Methods
A
population‐based
survey
2020
targeted
(aged
18–75
years)
the
Central
Denmark
Region.
cross‐sectional
assessed
(using
Problem‐Area‐in‐Diabetes‐scale)
(via
hospital
diagnosis
prescribed
medication)
as
exposures.
Logistic
regression,
adjusting
for
potential
confounders,
compared
exposed
non‐exposed
groups
on
habits,
factors
medication
usage
related
cardio‐metabolic
risks.
Results
Of
18,222
respondents
(46%
response
rate),
11%
had
depression,
14%
4%
both.
Compared
those
neither
condition,
were
more
often
smokers
(OR:
2.0,
95%
CI:
1.8;
2.3)
sedentary
leisure
time
2.2).
Diabetes
was
associated
elevated
HbA1c
1.8,
1.5;
2.0)
treatment
insulin
1.6;
2.0).
Half
displayed
stable
blood
glucose
levels.
Those
both
conditions
higher
behaviour
2.7,
2.3;
3.2),
clinical
insomnia
6.5,
5.5;
7.7)
low
self‐rated
health
7.5,
6.3;
9.0)
than
either
condition
isolation.
Conclusions
emphasizes
importance
recognizing
distinct
features
diabetes.
Tailored
care
strategies
comorbid
mental
issues
are
crucial
comprehensive
management.