Diabetes complications

Trends in type 1 and type 2 diabetic kidney disease in China, the USA, and the UK, 1990–2023

Diabetes Res Clin PractPublished Secondary analysis of Global Burden of Disease 2023 data

Authors' conclusion

DKD burden patterns differed across countries, supporting region-specific prevention, metabolic risk control, and equitable kidney-protective care.

Study context

Population
CKD due to T1D (T1DM-DKD) and T2D (T2DM-DKD) in China, the USA and the UK, 1990–2023
Comparison
China vs USA vs UK
Methodological detailsJoinpoint regression, comparative risk assessment framework
  • Joinpoint regression
  • Comparative risk assessment framework

Primary result

As reported in the abstract

T2DM-DKD age-standardized mortality rate · 2023
GroupValueAverage annual percent change (AAPC)
USA8.42 per 100,000 (95% UI 7.02–9.76)4.8% (95% CI, 4.5-5.0)
China1.27 (95% UI 0.87–1.68)

Value

USA8.42 per 100,000 (95% UI 7.02–9.76)
China1.27 (95% UI 0.87–1.68)

Average annual percent change (AAPC)

USA4.8% (95% CI, 4.5-5.0)
China— not stated in the abstract

Further findings

Mortality and disability-adjusted life-year (DALY) rates by age

Mortality and DALY rates were highest in the oldest age groups

Risk factors for T2DM-DKD

High BMI had a comparatively high model-based population-attributable fraction in the USA

Original publication

Trends in type 1 and type 2 diabetic kidney disease in China, the USA, and the UK, 1990–2023. Diabetes Res Clin Pract. Published 3 September 2026. doi:10.1016/j.diabres.2026.113524

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