Saudi Med J
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To report on the causes of admissions of diabetic patients to the medical unit of King Abdulaziz University Hospital, mortality and risk factors, associated with high mortality, and to find out possible ways to reduce admissions, cost and mortality. ⋯ Macrovascular complications and uncontrolled blood glucose were the most common causes of admissions. Control of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, cessation of smoking and weight reduction will not only decrease the risk of macrovascular complications, but also in addition to patient's education for tight blood glucose control, will decrease the rate, cost and mortality of diabetic admissions.