ArticleKorean journal of community nutrition2024
Sex differences in health-related quality of life among older Korean adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a cross-sectional study.
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- Staying active, staying satisfied: how subjective well-being shapes ageing after retirement.BMC public health · 2026Article
- Sex Differences in Failure to Achieve Geriatric-Adjusted Glycemic Targets Among Older Adults with Type 2 Diabetes in Vietnam.Diabetes, metabolic syndrome and obesity : targets and therapy · 2026Article
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Objectives: This cross-sectional study examined sex differences in Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) among seniors with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). Methods: Data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2008-2020) were analyzed. The EuroQol-5 Dimensions (EQ-5D), a measure of HRQoL, was used. It comprises five dimensions: mobility, self-care, usual activity, pain/discomfort, and anxiety/depression, each with three levels. Results: Analysis of 3,826 older adults with T2DM showed a significant increasing trend in the EQ-5D Index from the 4th survey phase onwards ( Conclusions: Our study highlights the sex disparities in HRQoL among older adults with T2DM. The findings suggest the need for tailored treatment guidelines aimed at improving the HRQoL of elderly T2DM patients, with a focus on their sex-specific characteristics. Implementing these tailored guidelines could enhance the HRQoL of older women with T2DM and promote more equitable healthcare outcomes. This underscores the importance of considering sex differences to comprehensively improve the well-being of this population.
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