Predictors of poor glycaemic control during the initial five years post-diagnosis in rural adults with type 2 diabetes

Abstract

Young-middle-aged adults (≤58 years) with elevated fasting glucose (≥9.0 mmol L(-1) ) and excessive body weight (≥93.1 kg) at type 2 diabetes diagnosis and those unable to lose weight early in the course of the disease are more likely to experience a rapid deterioration in glucose control. Rural clinicians should target these individuals for aggressive diabetes management from the time of diagnosis.