27 Sept 2024 • The earlier the diagnosis age of T2DM, the higher the risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, and mortality, found a large study with nearly 550,000 patients.

• Those diagnosed between ages 30 and 39 were more than five times more likely to develop coronary heart disease and stroke, with standardized incidence ratios soaring to 5.93 and 5.45, respectively.
• In contrast, older patients (80 and above) had much lower risk ratios (SIR 1.32 for CHD and SIR 1.25 for stroke), with cancer risk showing no significant increase.
• Additionally, all-cause mortality rates are more than three times higher for younger patients (SMR 3.15) versus their older counterparts (SMR 1.12).

The findings emphasize that earlier T2DM diagnosis correlates with increased morbidity and mortality, stressing the need for improved management and monitoring of early-onset patients.

Source: Diabetes Res Clin Pract. | Read full story