Table 3. Association of the severity of diabetic ketoacidosis with length of hospital stay and glycated hemoglobin.
| Variables | Severity | Median | IQR* 1 | IQR 3 | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOS, days | Mild | 2.0 | 1.0 | 4.0 | 0.008 |
| Moderate | 2.0 | 1.0 | 3.0 | ||
| Severe | 4.5 | 4.0 | 10.0 | ||
| HbA1C prior to DKA episode, % | Mild | 11.0 | 10.4 | 13.0 | 0.434 |
| Moderate | 11.5 | 10.4 | 12.6 | ||
| Severe | 12.0 | 12.0 | 13.4 |
IQR: interquartile range; LOS: length of stay; HbA1C: glycated hemoglobin.