Table 2.
Baseline characteristics of patients admitted with a primary diagnosis of DM
| N = 121 | Mean | % |
|---|---|---|
| Age ( years) | 49.7 | |
| Inpatient LOS (days) | 4.7 | |
| Female | 54 | 44.6 |
| With renal disease (acute or chronic) | 81 | 66.9 |
| HbA1c performed within 2 months prior to index encounter | 43 | 35.5 |
| HbA1c > 7.0% (among patients with HbA1c) | 32 | 74.4 |
| HbA1c > 10.0% | 13 | 30.2 |
| During index encounter | ||
| Undergoing surgical procedure | 37 | 30.6 |
| Receiving insulin | 115 | 95.0 |
| Endocrine (HIIP/Endo) consulta/office visit | ||
| During index encounter | 34 | 28.1 |
| Endocrine post-discharge appointment scheduled | 31 | 25.6 |
| Endocrine office visit billed | 8 | 6.6 |
aEndocrine consult here refers to either a HIIP consult or Endocrine consult; Note: n = 121 refers to the number of encounters, not the number of individuals, some individuals had more than one readmission