Diabetes Res Clin Pract. 2025 Mar 29:112121. doi: 10.1016/j.diabres.2025.112121. Online ahead of print.
ABSTRACT
AIMS: To assess cardiovascular risk management among Australians with diabetes.
METHODS: Retrospective analysis of clinical audit data collected from diabetes centres participating in the Australian National Diabetes Audit in 2022. Adults (≥18 years) with type 1 or type 2 were included. Clinical performance was assessed by comparing modifiable cardiovascular risk factors against evidence-based clinical targets at the national and diabetes centre level for the total cohort, with sub-analyses by diabetes type, and by cardiovascular disease (CVD) status.
RESULTS: There were 4341 people included; 32.4 % with type 1 and 67.6 % with type 2 diabetes. Of the total cohort, 25.9 % met the HbA1c target (≤7% or 53 mmol/mol), 45.5 % met the low-density lipoprotein cholesterol target (<2 mmol/L), 43.4 % met the systolic blood pressure target (<130 mmHg), 19.8 % met the body mass index target (<25 kg/m2), 30.2 % met the physical activity target (≥150 mins/week of moderate-to-vigorous intensity), and 85.0 % were non-smokers. Compared to patients with type 1 diabetes, patients with type 2 diabetes were less likely to meet targets. Compared to patients without existing CVD, patients with CVD were less likely to meet targets.
CONCLUSIONS: Management of cardiovascular risk in adults with diabetes is sub-optimal, increasing the risk of preventable adverse health outcomes.
PMID:40164388 | DOI:10.1016/j.diabres.2025.112121