Sex differences in diabetes prevalence and diabetes care among adults aged 40 – 79 years in Germany
Du, Y.; Heidemann, C.; Paprott, R.; Baumert, J.; Teti, A.; Scheidt-Nave, C. · Das Gesundheitswesen · 2017 · Heft 8/09 · S. 1 bis 1
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Aims: To examine sex differences in the prevalence of type 2 diabetes and diabetes care among adults in Germany. Methods: Persons with known diabetes (defined as lifetime diabetes history or current antidiabetic medication, n = 518) and unknown diabetes (no history, HbA1c >= 6. 5%; n = 135) were identified from 40 – 79 year-old participants (N = 5104) of German Health Interview and Examination Survey for Adults 2008 – 11. Persons meeting criteria of type 1 diabetes or gestational diabetes were excluded. Among persons with known diabetes, 14 care indicators were analyzed. Odds ratios (OR) and 95% confidence inter…
