Kidney disease, heart failure or death risk climbs to 55% 10 years after type 2 diabetes diagnosis
The risk of developing chronic kidney disease (CKD) or heart failure (HF), or dying, following a type 2 diabetes (T2D) diagnosis increases substantially over time, according to new research being presented at the annual meeting of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) in Milan, Italy, Sept. 28–Oct. 2.
A new study presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes conference reveals that the risk of developing chronic kidney disease (CKD), heart failure (HF), or dying after a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes (T2D) increases significantly over time. The research, which analyzed data from over 1.6 million U.S. patients, found that the combined risk of CKD, HF, or death was 33% within five years of diagnosis and rose to 55% over a decade.
The study underscores the importance of early, comprehensive management of T2D to mitigate serious complications. These complications frequently co-occur with other conditions like obesity, high blood pressure, and depression, contributing to global multimorbidity. While the study has limitations, including its observational design, it provides valuable insights into the progression of complications following T2D diagnosis.
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