Abstract:Hospitalized patients with DM are at high risk for early readmission. Improving inpatient education and discharge (DC) processes are proposed interventions for reducing this risk.
We examined the contribution of blood glucose (BG) 48 hr prior to DC (nadir, peak, STD, CV) and patient comprehension (PC) of instructions for home DM management following DC to risk for 30d readmission.
Insulin treated non-critically ill patients with DM (N=202) were recruited. Diabetes Early Readmissio… Show more
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