1.Diabetes Fact Sheets in Korea 2024
Se Eun PARK ; Seung-Hyun KO ; Ji Yoon KIM ; Kyuho KIM ; Joon Ho MOON ; Nam Hoon KIM ; Kyung Do HAN ; Sung Hee CHOI ; Bong Soo CHA
Diabetes & Metabolism Journal 2025;49(1):24-33
Background:
This study aimed to investigate the prevalence, management, and comorbidities of diabetes mellitus among Korean adults.
Methods:
Data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2019–2022) were analyzed to assess the prevalence, treatment, risk factors, and comorbidities of diabetes. Comparisons between young and older adults with diabetes were emphasized.
Results:
Among Korean adults aged ≥30 years, the prevalence of diabetes is 15.5% during 2021–2022. Of these, 74.7% were aware of their condition, 70.9% received antidiabetic treatment, and only 32.4% achieved glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) <6.5%. Moreover, 15.9% met the integrated management targets, which included HbA1c <6.5%, blood pressure <140/85 mm Hg, and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol <100 mg/dL. In young adults aged 19 to 39 years, the prevalence of diabetes was 2.2%. Among them, 43.3% were aware of their condition, 34.6% received treatment, and 29.6% achieved HbA1c <6.5%. Obesity affected 87.1%, and 26.9% had both hypertension and hypercholesterolemia. Among adults aged ≥65 years, the prevalence of diabetes was 29.3%, with awareness, treatment, and control rates of 78.8%, 75.7%, and 31.2%, respectively. Integrated management targets (HbA1c <7.5%, hypertension, and lipids) were achieved by 40.1%.
Conclusion
Diabetes mellitus remains highly prevalent among Korean adults, with significant gaps in integrated glycemic, blood pressure, and lipid control. Older adults with diabetes show higher awareness and treatment rates but limited integrated management outcomes. Young adults with diabetes bear a significant burden of obesity and comorbidities, alongside low awareness and treatment rates. Therefore, early intervention programs, education, and strategies tailored to younger populations are urgently required.
2.Diabetes Fact Sheets in Korea 2024
Se Eun PARK ; Seung-Hyun KO ; Ji Yoon KIM ; Kyuho KIM ; Joon Ho MOON ; Nam Hoon KIM ; Kyung Do HAN ; Sung Hee CHOI ; Bong Soo CHA
Diabetes & Metabolism Journal 2025;49(3):524-524
3.Diabetes Fact Sheets in Korea 2024
Se Eun PARK ; Seung-Hyun KO ; Ji Yoon KIM ; Kyuho KIM ; Joon Ho MOON ; Nam Hoon KIM ; Kyung Do HAN ; Sung Hee CHOI ; Bong Soo CHA
Diabetes & Metabolism Journal 2025;49(1):24-33
Background:
This study aimed to investigate the prevalence, management, and comorbidities of diabetes mellitus among Korean adults.
Methods:
Data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2019–2022) were analyzed to assess the prevalence, treatment, risk factors, and comorbidities of diabetes. Comparisons between young and older adults with diabetes were emphasized.
Results:
Among Korean adults aged ≥30 years, the prevalence of diabetes is 15.5% during 2021–2022. Of these, 74.7% were aware of their condition, 70.9% received antidiabetic treatment, and only 32.4% achieved glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) <6.5%. Moreover, 15.9% met the integrated management targets, which included HbA1c <6.5%, blood pressure <140/85 mm Hg, and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol <100 mg/dL. In young adults aged 19 to 39 years, the prevalence of diabetes was 2.2%. Among them, 43.3% were aware of their condition, 34.6% received treatment, and 29.6% achieved HbA1c <6.5%. Obesity affected 87.1%, and 26.9% had both hypertension and hypercholesterolemia. Among adults aged ≥65 years, the prevalence of diabetes was 29.3%, with awareness, treatment, and control rates of 78.8%, 75.7%, and 31.2%, respectively. Integrated management targets (HbA1c <7.5%, hypertension, and lipids) were achieved by 40.1%.
Conclusion
Diabetes mellitus remains highly prevalent among Korean adults, with significant gaps in integrated glycemic, blood pressure, and lipid control. Older adults with diabetes show higher awareness and treatment rates but limited integrated management outcomes. Young adults with diabetes bear a significant burden of obesity and comorbidities, alongside low awareness and treatment rates. Therefore, early intervention programs, education, and strategies tailored to younger populations are urgently required.
4.Diabetes Fact Sheets in Korea 2024
Se Eun PARK ; Seung-Hyun KO ; Ji Yoon KIM ; Kyuho KIM ; Joon Ho MOON ; Nam Hoon KIM ; Kyung Do HAN ; Sung Hee CHOI ; Bong Soo CHA
Diabetes & Metabolism Journal 2025;49(3):524-524
5.Diabetes Fact Sheets in Korea 2024
Se Eun PARK ; Seung-Hyun KO ; Ji Yoon KIM ; Kyuho KIM ; Joon Ho MOON ; Nam Hoon KIM ; Kyung Do HAN ; Sung Hee CHOI ; Bong Soo CHA
Diabetes & Metabolism Journal 2025;49(1):24-33
Background:
This study aimed to investigate the prevalence, management, and comorbidities of diabetes mellitus among Korean adults.
Methods:
Data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2019–2022) were analyzed to assess the prevalence, treatment, risk factors, and comorbidities of diabetes. Comparisons between young and older adults with diabetes were emphasized.
Results:
Among Korean adults aged ≥30 years, the prevalence of diabetes is 15.5% during 2021–2022. Of these, 74.7% were aware of their condition, 70.9% received antidiabetic treatment, and only 32.4% achieved glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) <6.5%. Moreover, 15.9% met the integrated management targets, which included HbA1c <6.5%, blood pressure <140/85 mm Hg, and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol <100 mg/dL. In young adults aged 19 to 39 years, the prevalence of diabetes was 2.2%. Among them, 43.3% were aware of their condition, 34.6% received treatment, and 29.6% achieved HbA1c <6.5%. Obesity affected 87.1%, and 26.9% had both hypertension and hypercholesterolemia. Among adults aged ≥65 years, the prevalence of diabetes was 29.3%, with awareness, treatment, and control rates of 78.8%, 75.7%, and 31.2%, respectively. Integrated management targets (HbA1c <7.5%, hypertension, and lipids) were achieved by 40.1%.
Conclusion
Diabetes mellitus remains highly prevalent among Korean adults, with significant gaps in integrated glycemic, blood pressure, and lipid control. Older adults with diabetes show higher awareness and treatment rates but limited integrated management outcomes. Young adults with diabetes bear a significant burden of obesity and comorbidities, alongside low awareness and treatment rates. Therefore, early intervention programs, education, and strategies tailored to younger populations are urgently required.
6.Diabetes Fact Sheets in Korea 2024
Se Eun PARK ; Seung-Hyun KO ; Ji Yoon KIM ; Kyuho KIM ; Joon Ho MOON ; Nam Hoon KIM ; Kyung Do HAN ; Sung Hee CHOI ; Bong Soo CHA
Diabetes & Metabolism Journal 2025;49(3):524-524
7.Diabetes Fact Sheets in Korea 2024
Se Eun PARK ; Seung-Hyun KO ; Ji Yoon KIM ; Kyuho KIM ; Joon Ho MOON ; Nam Hoon KIM ; Kyung Do HAN ; Sung Hee CHOI ; Bong Soo CHA
Diabetes & Metabolism Journal 2025;49(1):24-33
Background:
This study aimed to investigate the prevalence, management, and comorbidities of diabetes mellitus among Korean adults.
Methods:
Data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2019–2022) were analyzed to assess the prevalence, treatment, risk factors, and comorbidities of diabetes. Comparisons between young and older adults with diabetes were emphasized.
Results:
Among Korean adults aged ≥30 years, the prevalence of diabetes is 15.5% during 2021–2022. Of these, 74.7% were aware of their condition, 70.9% received antidiabetic treatment, and only 32.4% achieved glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) <6.5%. Moreover, 15.9% met the integrated management targets, which included HbA1c <6.5%, blood pressure <140/85 mm Hg, and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol <100 mg/dL. In young adults aged 19 to 39 years, the prevalence of diabetes was 2.2%. Among them, 43.3% were aware of their condition, 34.6% received treatment, and 29.6% achieved HbA1c <6.5%. Obesity affected 87.1%, and 26.9% had both hypertension and hypercholesterolemia. Among adults aged ≥65 years, the prevalence of diabetes was 29.3%, with awareness, treatment, and control rates of 78.8%, 75.7%, and 31.2%, respectively. Integrated management targets (HbA1c <7.5%, hypertension, and lipids) were achieved by 40.1%.
Conclusion
Diabetes mellitus remains highly prevalent among Korean adults, with significant gaps in integrated glycemic, blood pressure, and lipid control. Older adults with diabetes show higher awareness and treatment rates but limited integrated management outcomes. Young adults with diabetes bear a significant burden of obesity and comorbidities, alongside low awareness and treatment rates. Therefore, early intervention programs, education, and strategies tailored to younger populations are urgently required.
8.Diabetes Fact Sheets in Korea 2024
Se Eun PARK ; Seung-Hyun KO ; Ji Yoon KIM ; Kyuho KIM ; Joon Ho MOON ; Nam Hoon KIM ; Kyung Do HAN ; Sung Hee CHOI ; Bong Soo CHA
Diabetes & Metabolism Journal 2025;49(3):524-524
9.Chromatographic Determination of the Absolute Configuration in Sanjoinine A That Increases Nitric Oxide Production
Soohyun UM ; Hyeongju JEONG ; Joon Soo AN ; Se Jin JO ; Young Ran KIM ; Dong-Chan OH ; Kyuho MOON
Biomolecules & Therapeutics 2023;31(5):566-572
A chiral derivatization strategy with phenylglycine methyl ester (PGME) was employed to develop a straightforward method to determine the absolute configurations of N,N-dimethyl amino acids. The PGME derivatives were analyzed using liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry to identify the absolute configurations of various N,N-dimethyl amino acids based on their elution time and order. The established method was applied to assign the absolute configuration of the N,N-dimethyl phenylalanine in sanjoinine A (4), a cyclopeptide alkaloid isolated from Zizyphi Spinosi Semen widely used as herbal medicine for insomnia. Sanjoinine A displayed production of nitric oxide (NO) in LPS-activated RAW 264.7 cells.
10.Diabetes Mellitus in the Elderly Adults in Korea: Based on Data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2019 to 2020
Seung-Hyun KO ; Kyung Do HAN ; Yong-Moon PARK ; Jae-Seung YUN ; Kyuho KIM ; Jae-Hyun BAE ; Hyuk-Sang KWON ; Nan-Hee KIM
Diabetes & Metabolism Journal 2023;47(5):643-652
Background:
We evaluated the prevalence and management of diabetes mellitus (DM) in elderly Korean patients based on data from the Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (KNHANES).
Methods:
A total of 3,068 adults aged 65 years and older (19.8% of total population) were analyzed using KNHANES from 2019 to 2020. Prevalence, awareness, treatment, and control rates, and comorbidities were analyzed. Lifestyle behaviors and energy intake were also measured.
Results:
The prevalence of DM and prediabetes was 29.6% and 50.5%, respectively. The awareness, treatment and control rates were 76.4%, 73.3%, and 28.3%, respectively. The control rate was 77.0% if A1C <7.5% criteria was used. The mean A1C value of individuals with known DM was 7.1%, and 14.5% of the known DM patients had A1C ≥8.0%. Abdominal obesity, hypertension, and hypercholesterolemia were combined with DM in 63.9%, 71.7%, and 70.7%, respectively, and the rate of integrated management was 36.0% (A1C <7.5% criteria). A total of 40.1% of those with DM walked regularly. The percentage of energy intake from carbohydrates was higher in those with DM than in those without DM (P=0.044), while those of fat (P=0.003) and protein (P=0.025) were lower in those with DM than in those without DM in women.
Conclusion
In 2019 to 2020, three of 10 adults aged 65 years and older in Korea had DM, and approximately 70% of them had comorbidities. A strategy for more individualized comprehensive care for the elderly patients with DM is urgently needed.

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