Impact of socioeconomic status and gender on glycaemic control, cardiovascular risk factors and diabetes complications in type 1 and 2 diabetes: A population based analysis from a Scottish region

Abstract Aims In this cross-sectional study, the aims were to investigate the association of the socioeconomic status and gender on the prevalence of type 1 and 2 diabetes, glycaemic control, cardiovascular risk factors plus the complications of diabetes in a population-based analysis in the county of Ayrshire and Arran, Scotland. Methods Quality Outcome Framework data was obtained from General Practices in Ayrshire and Arran, Scotland ( n =15,351 patients). Results In type 1 diabetes, there was an increasing linear trend in HbA 1c across deprivation levels ( P P P P P =0.12). Smoking, ischaemic heart disease and neuropathy ( P P P P P Conclusions Socioeconomic status and gender are associated with changes in glycaemic control and cardiovascular risk factors plus complication development in both type 1 and 2 diabetes. The mechanisms are unclear but follow-up of these patients should allow greater understanding.