Indicator 3.16 People with diabetes who achieve the target level for weight / Body Mass Index

Overview

In 2017–18, 13% of adults with self-reported diabetes met the target level of having a Body Mass Index (BMI) of less than 25, based on measured data from the National Health Survey (NHS).

Trends

There was no difference in the proportion of adults with self-reported diabetes who met the target level for weight between 2007–08 and 2017–18 (14% and 13%, respectively) (Figure 3.16.1).

Age and sex

In 2017–18, the proportion of adults with diabetes who met the target for weight was lowest among those aged 45–54 (8%) and highest among those aged 75 and over (21%) (Figure 3.16.1). Among adults with diabetes, a lower percentage of men (9%) than women (17%) met the target for weight.

Population groups

There was no difference in the proportion of adults with self-reported diabetes who met the target level for weight either by remoteness or socioeconomic areas in 2017–18 (Figure 3.16.2). Due to small numbers, age-standardised proportions were not derived.

State and territory

Among the states and territories, there were no differences in the proportions of adults with self-reported diabetes who met the target level for weight in 2017–18 (Figure 3.16.2). Due to small numbers, age-standardised proportions were not derived.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

In 2018–19, 11% of Indigenous adults with self-reported diabetes met the target for body weight, based on measured data from the National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Survey (NATSIHS). There was no difference in the proportion meeting the target for weight between Indigenous men and women. Based on estimates from the 2018–19 NATSIHS and 2017–18 NHS, the age-standardised proportion of Indigenous adults meeting the target level for weight was similar to non-Indigenous adults (10% compared with 12%, respectively) (Figure 3.16.2).

Explore the data

3.16 People aged 18+ with diabetes who achieve the target level for weight, by age group and sex, 2007–08 to 2017–18 and by selected population group, 2017–18

Trends figure 3.16.1 shows the proportion of people with diabetes aged 18+ who achieved the target level for weight was steady overall, between 2007-08 and 2017-18 from 14% to 13%, respectively. Proportions varied among age groups with a higher proportion of men and women aged 75+ achieving the target weight than any other age group (19% and 23% respectively).

Population group figure 3.16.2 shows the proportion of people with diabetes who achieve the target level for weight varied slightly among age groups in 2018, with a higher proportion of women achieving the target across all ages. Proportions were highest among those aged 75+ at 21% and lowest among those aged 45-54 at around 8%. Proportions were slightly lower among Indigenous Australians with 10% achieving the target weight level, compared to around 12% of non-Indigenous Australians. The proportion of Indigenous Australians who achieved the target increased with age, with proportions, being highest among Indigenous men aged 65+ (20%) and Indigenous women aged 55-64 (15%). Proportions were similar by remoteness area and socioeconomic status. There was little difference among states and territories, with the proportion of people with diabetes achieving the target level for weight being highest in the Northern Territory (19%) and lowest in the Australian Capital Territory (8%).

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Indicator 3.16 data specifications

 

Definition

Data source

Numerator

Estimated number of adults (18+) with self-reported diabetes and a BMI < 25.

Included people with type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and type unknown.

ABS 2019a; ABS 2019b; ABS 2016; ABS 2013; ABS 2009\

Denominator

Estimated adults (18+ years) with self-reported diabetes.

Included people with type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, and type unknown.

ABS 2019a; ABS 2019b; ABS 2016; ABS 2013; ABS 2009
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