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The research, released Monday, November 26, found that young adults ages 18 to 44 were more likely to have high blood sugar. They are also three to five times more likely than older adults to be hospitalized because of an uncontrollable blood sugar level.
"These results show that we need to tailor our care and outreach to the needs of young adults with diabetes," said Jan Malcolm, Minnesota Health Commissioner. "These people have a long life ahead of them and it is important to ensure that diabetes is well managed so that they can live these years in good health."
Most hospitalizations were due to ketoacidosis, a disease in which reports from US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are on the rise for adults under 45 years of age. CDC.
The researchers also found that only four out of ten young adults achieved their blood glucose goals, compared to about eight out of ten older adults.
Other results include:
- Younger adults with diabetes were less likely to have their blood glucose checked in the last year and have a doctor who could help them manage their disease.
- Younger adults were more likely to suffer from depression and to be hospitalized for mental health problems.
- Insurance coverage, the affordability of health care and the costs of insulin could all contribute to blood glucose problems in young adults.
- To better help young adults, the Department of Health recommends addressing barriers to blood glucose testing and improving the integration of diabetes management and mental health care.
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