Diabetes Fact Sheets in Korea 2024
Background This study aimed to investigate the prevalence, management, and comorbidities of diabetes mellitus among Korean adults. Methods Data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2019–2022) were analyzed to assess the prevalence, treatment, risk factors, and comorbiditi...
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| author | Se Eun Park Seung-Hyun Ko Ji Yoon Kim Kyuho Kim Joon Ho Moon Nam Hoon Kim Kyung Do Han Sung Hee Choi Bong Soo Cha |
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| description | Background This study aimed to investigate the prevalence, management, and comorbidities of diabetes mellitus among Korean adults. Methods Data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2019–2022) were analyzed to assess the prevalence, treatment, risk factors, and comorbidities of diabetes. Comparisons between young and older adults with diabetes were emphasized. Results Among Korean adults aged ≥30 years, the prevalence of diabetes is 15.5% during 2021–2022. Of these, 74.7% were aware of their condition, 70.9% received antidiabetic treatment, and only 32.4% achieved glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) <6.5%. Moreover, 15.9% met the integrated management targets, which included HbA1c <6.5%, blood pressure <140/85 mm Hg, and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol <100 mg/dL. In young adults aged 19 to 39 years, the prevalence of diabetes was 2.2%. Among them, 43.3% were aware of their condition, 34.6% received treatment, and 29.6% achieved HbA1c <6.5%. Obesity affected 87.1%, and 26.9% had both hypertension and hypercholesterolemia. Among adults aged ≥65 years, the prevalence of diabetes was 29.3%, with awareness, treatment, and control rates of 78.8%, 75.7%, and 31.2%, respectively. Integrated management targets (HbA1c <7.5%, hypertension, and lipids) were achieved by 40.1%. Conclusion Diabetes mellitus remains highly prevalent among Korean adults, with significant gaps in integrated glycemic, blood pressure, and lipid control. Older adults with diabetes show higher awareness and treatment rates but limited integrated management outcomes. Young adults with diabetes bear a significant burden of obesity and comorbidities, alongside low awareness and treatment rates. Therefore, early intervention programs, education, and strategies tailored to younger populations are urgently required. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-5d40dbfcee3c49d8b1c3f4cae2fe633c2025-01-15T07:46:19ZengKorean Diabetes AssociationDiabetes & Metabolism Journal2233-60792233-60872025-01-01491243310.4093/dmj.2024.08182909Diabetes Fact Sheets in Korea 2024Se Eun Park0Seung-Hyun Ko1Ji Yoon Kim2Kyuho Kim3Joon Ho Moon4Nam Hoon Kim5Kyung Do Han6Sung Hee Choi7Bong Soo Cha8 Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Kangbuk Samsung Hospital, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, St. Vincent’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Suwon, Korea Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Medicine, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, St. Vincent’s Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Suwon, Korea Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Korea Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science, Soongsil University, Seoul, Korea Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seongnam, Korea Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, KoreaBackground This study aimed to investigate the prevalence, management, and comorbidities of diabetes mellitus among Korean adults. Methods Data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2019–2022) were analyzed to assess the prevalence, treatment, risk factors, and comorbidities of diabetes. Comparisons between young and older adults with diabetes were emphasized. Results Among Korean adults aged ≥30 years, the prevalence of diabetes is 15.5% during 2021–2022. Of these, 74.7% were aware of their condition, 70.9% received antidiabetic treatment, and only 32.4% achieved glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) <6.5%. Moreover, 15.9% met the integrated management targets, which included HbA1c <6.5%, blood pressure <140/85 mm Hg, and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol <100 mg/dL. In young adults aged 19 to 39 years, the prevalence of diabetes was 2.2%. Among them, 43.3% were aware of their condition, 34.6% received treatment, and 29.6% achieved HbA1c <6.5%. Obesity affected 87.1%, and 26.9% had both hypertension and hypercholesterolemia. Among adults aged ≥65 years, the prevalence of diabetes was 29.3%, with awareness, treatment, and control rates of 78.8%, 75.7%, and 31.2%, respectively. Integrated management targets (HbA1c <7.5%, hypertension, and lipids) were achieved by 40.1%. Conclusion Diabetes mellitus remains highly prevalent among Korean adults, with significant gaps in integrated glycemic, blood pressure, and lipid control. Older adults with diabetes show higher awareness and treatment rates but limited integrated management outcomes. Young adults with diabetes bear a significant burden of obesity and comorbidities, alongside low awareness and treatment rates. Therefore, early intervention programs, education, and strategies tailored to younger populations are urgently required.http://e-dmj.org/upload/pdf/dmj-2024-0818.pdfagedcomorbiditydiabetes mellitusprevalencerepublic of koreayoung adult |
| spellingShingle | Se Eun Park Seung-Hyun Ko Ji Yoon Kim Kyuho Kim Joon Ho Moon Nam Hoon Kim Kyung Do Han Sung Hee Choi Bong Soo Cha Diabetes Fact Sheets in Korea 2024 Diabetes & Metabolism Journal aged comorbidity diabetes mellitus prevalence republic of korea young adult |
| title | Diabetes Fact Sheets in Korea 2024 |
| title_full | Diabetes Fact Sheets in Korea 2024 |
| title_fullStr | Diabetes Fact Sheets in Korea 2024 |
| title_full_unstemmed | Diabetes Fact Sheets in Korea 2024 |
| title_short | Diabetes Fact Sheets in Korea 2024 |
| title_sort | diabetes fact sheets in korea 2024 |
| topic | aged comorbidity diabetes mellitus prevalence republic of korea young adult |
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