Impact of Initial Treatment Policies on Long-term Complications and Costs in Japanese Patients with Type 2 Diabetes: A Real-World Database Study.

Introduction: Type 2 diabetes (T2D) represents a remarkable disease burden in Japan, and the cost-effectiveness of pharmacotherapy is an important consideration. In this study, we compared the long-term effects of the type of initial medication, as well as the initial frequency of clinic visits, on the occurrence of T2D-related complications. Additionally, we compared the medical costs associated with each treatment pattern.