Age-related differences in glycaemic control, cardiovascular disease risk factors and treatment in patients with type 2 diabetes: a cross-sectional study from the Australian National Diabetes Audit.

Natalie NanayakkaraSanjeeva RanasinhaAdelle M GadowskiWendy A DavisJeffrey Ronald FlackNatalie WischerSof AndrikopoulosSophia Zoungas

Published in: BMJ open (2018)

Younger age was associated with poorer glycaemic control and adverse cardiovascular risk factor profiles. It is imperative to optimise and monitor treatment in order to improve long-term outcomes.

Keyphrases

risk factors
cardiovascular disease
type diabetes
physical activity
combination therapy
adipose tissue
quality improvement
skeletal muscle
insulin resistance
weight loss
adverse drug