Journal of diabetes and its complications
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J. Diabetes Complicat. · Jan 2017
Risk factors associated with 30-day readmission and length of stay in patients with type 2 diabetes.
Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (type 2 DM) are at greater risk of poor hospital outcomes. The purpose of this study was to determine the impact of type 2 DM on 30-day hospital readmission and length of stay (LOS). ⋯ Diabetes is associated with risk of 30-day readmission and LOS, and several patient-specific factors are associated with outcomes for patients with diabetes. Future studies may target risk factors to develop strategies to reduce readmissions and LOS.