Diabetes is the fourth most common comorbidity that complicates every U.S. hospital discharge. In addition, it causes a two- to fourfold increase in hospitalization rates, and depending on the admitting diagnosis, increases length of hospital stay by 1 to 3 days. Furthermore, recent data show hyperglycemia in hospitalized patients complicates many conditions, and is an independent risk factor for adverse clinical outcomes.
Pharmacy practice is always changing. Stay ahead of the curve with the Drug Topics newsletter and get the latest drug information, industry trends, and patient care tips.