Diabetic medicine : a journal of the British Diabetic Association
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At any given time, people with diabetes occupy approximately 5-10% of acute hospital beds. In addition, diabetes is associated with a greater length of stay (LOS). This is partially because of increased complexity of the cases but also because of unfamiliarity of dealing with the condition by other specialist teams. ⋯ In conclusion, a team specifically employed to focus on inpatient diabetes care has a significant impact on LOS of this patient group.