State register of diabetes mellitus: the prevalence of insulin-dependent diabetes and its complications

Abstract

The authors analyze the files of one territorial center of the State Register of Diabetes Mellitus, situated in the center of Moscow. Data on the incidence of insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) and its complications in adults as recorded for January 1, 1995, are discussed. In men the prevalence and incidence of IDDM is significantly higher than in women. The incidence of IDDM complications increases with the age of patients and duration of the disease. Organization of diabetes register appreciably improves medical statistical monitoring of the epidemiological situation with regard to diabetes, provides more complete information needed for planning and economic validation of diabetological service of public health, and helps define the strategy of primary and secondary prevention of the disease and the main trends of epidemiological research.