Risk factor profiles for infections in individuals with type 2 diabetes: a prospective cohort study - PubMed
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- Study identifies risk factors for infections in individuals with type 2 diabetes (T2D).
- Prospective cohort study with 24,021 participants with T2D over a median follow-up of 13.2 years.
- 19 significant risk factors identified, including socioeconomic status, lifestyle factors, clinical biomarkers, and comorbidities.
- Central obesity was the leading individual contributor to infections (PAF 13.2%).
- Lifestyle factors contributed most to infections (joint PAF 32.7%), followed by socioeconomic status (26.3%).
- Comprehensive management strategies are crucial for preventing infections in T2D patients.