Risk factor control in relation to mortality and life expectancy among people with type 2 diabetes: results from 3 nationwide cohort studies

Achievement of guideline targets for multiple risk factors was low among individuals with T2D in China, the USA, and the UK. Comprehensive management of multiple risk factors, particularly lifestyle factors, was associated with a substantial reduction in the life expectancy gap between those with and without T2D, underscoring the importance of guideline-based care and individualized management.