Burden of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM), and Comorbid T2DM/CKD in Alberta, Canada

Burden of Disease of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM), and Comorbid T2DM/CKD in Alberta, Canada: A Non-interventional Study Using Administrative Health Data

The purpose of the research study is to describe the burden of disease among three different cohorts of patients: (1) patients diagnosed with CKD, (2) those with T2DM; and (3) those with T2DM and comorbid CKD.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has been ranked as the 10th leading cause of death in Canada as of 2013, while type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is one of the fastest growing diseases in Canada. There is a growing body of evidence that has examined these populations in real-world settings in Canada. The study described below will add to the growing body of literature that has examined CKD patients in Alberta and will contribute to an understanding of the epidemiology of CKD by stage, as well as healthcare resource utilization (HCRU) and costs. Furthermore, this study will contribute to a more nuanced understanding of the epidemiology, treatment patterns, HCRU and costs, and adverse events for T2DM patients with and without comorbid CKD in Alberta.

Inclusion Criteria (either of the following):

• Chronic kidney disease identified using laboratory test and health administrative data
• Type 2 diabetes mellitus identified using health administrative data

Exclusion Criteria:

• Age < 18 years