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World J Diabetes. Apr 15, 2020; 11(4): 95-99
Published online Apr 15, 2020. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v11.i4.95
Published online Apr 15, 2020. doi: 10.4239/wjd.v11.i4.95
Age of onset of diabetes and all-cause mortality
Gary Yee Ang, Health Services and Outcomes Research, National Healthcare Group, Singapore 138543, Singapore
Author contributions: GY Ang wrote the review based on literature and was responsible for drafting and final approval of the manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Gary Yee Ang, MBBS, Doctor, Associate Consultant, Health Services and Outcomes Research, National Healthcare Group, Fusionopolis 3, Singapore 138543, Singapore. gary_ang@nhg.com.sg
Received: December 23, 2019
Peer-review started: December 23, 2019
First decision: January 29, 2020
Revised: February 19, 2020
Accepted: February 23, 2020
Article in press: February 23, 2020
Published online: April 15, 2020
Processing time: 105 Days and 1.5 Hours
Peer-review started: December 23, 2019
First decision: January 29, 2020
Revised: February 19, 2020
Accepted: February 23, 2020
Article in press: February 23, 2020
Published online: April 15, 2020
Processing time: 105 Days and 1.5 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: In this review paper we will look at the relationship between age of onset of the different types of diabetes (type 1 diabetes mellitus, type 2 diabetes mellitus, gestational and prediabetes) and all-cause mortality and provides an update of the current evidence.