Table 2.
Cause of death for patients with type 2 diabetes by sex
| Cause of death | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cancer | 29.6% (342) | 25.6% (246) | 27.8% (588) |
| Heart disease | 25.7% (297) | 22.1% (212) | 24.1% (509) |
| Respiratory | 12.4% (143) | 13.8% (133) | 13.0% (276) |
| Stroke | 7.6% (88) | 9.6% (92) | 8.5% (180) |
| Sepsis | 5.0% (58) | 7.0% (67) | 5.9% (125) |
| Decompensated diabetes | 4.2% (48) | 4.7% (45) | 4.4% (93) |
| Mental health | 3.1% (36) | 5.1% (49) | 4.0% (85) |
| Renal failure | 2.3% (27) | 2.8% (27) | 2.6% (54) |
| Accident/liver/neurological/other | 10.0% (116) | 9.4% (90) | 9.7% (206) |
| Total | 1,155 | 961 | 2,116 |