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. 2012 Oct 1;5:24. doi: 10.1186/1757-1146-5-24

Table 2.

Comparison of specific costs for first diabetes complication episodes in Australia

    Initial year of complication event
Each subsequent year of complication event
Total $A 2003[37]* Total $A 1999[35]** Hospital $A 1999[35]** Non-hospital $A 1999[35]** Total $A 1999[35]** Hospital $A 1999[35]** Non-hospital $A 1999[35]**
CVD
MI
$15,611
$11,660
$10,836
$824
$2,701
$2,036
$665
 
CVA
$17,073
$14,012
$13,032
$980
$3,691
$2,924
$767
Kidney
ESRF
$34,991
$28,661
$27,820
$841
$30,612
$29,952
$660
Eyes
Blind
$26,548
$8,880
$8,126
$754
$3,039
$2,425
$615
Foot
Amputations
$23,555
$23,793
$22,991
$802
$6,065
$5,313
$751
  Foot ulcer $14,691 $18,246 $17,357 $889 $4,761 $4,077 $684

* Data converted from Euro to $A at 2012 rates (1 Euro = $1.27).

** Note cost is the higher estimate from either a 60yo male or a 70yo male.