Regional differences in the prevalence of known Type 2 diabetes mellitus in 45–74 years old individuals: Results from six population‐based studies in Germany (DIAB‐CORE Consortium)

Abstract

The prevalence of known Type 2 diabetes showed a southwest-to-northeast gradient within Germany, which is in accord with regional differences in the distribution of risk factors for Type 2 diabetes. Furthermore, the treatment with antidiabetic agents showed regional differences.