Hospitalization patterns in People with Diabetes: Analyzing the spectrum of admissions in a tertiary care setting

Abstract

Objective: To assess hospitalization patterns in People with Diabetes and to analyze the spectrum of admissions in a tertiary care setting.

Methodology: This descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out in Khyber Teaching Hospital, Pakistan, from November 2023 to December 2023. People with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) of both genders who were admitted to wards were registered in the study using non-probability consecutive sampling after providing informed written consent. A validated questionnaire was designed for data collection which included demographic details,duration of diabetes, HbA1c level, type of anti-diabetic medication, and their reasons for admission to the hospital were recorded.

Results: A total of 314 admitted patients with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus were included. The patient’s age range was between 50 to 70 years. Most patients, 56%, were admitted through OPD while the rest were admitted through emergency. Mean HbA1C at admission was 8.8% while the average length of stay was 6 to 8 days. Among 314 patients, 31% were admitted with cardiovascular complications, 23% with infections, 10.1% with Diabetic foot ulcer, 7.6% with Chest Infection, 6.6% were admitted with Infected Wounds, 5.4% with Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Syndrome and poor control of Diabetes, 5.1% with Chronic Kidney Disease, and 3.8% with Cerebrovascular Accidents.

Conclusion: The majority of patients with diabetes admitted had cardiovascular complications, with myocardial infarction ranking highest followed by infections in which pneumonia was most common.

How to cite this: Javed J, Iqbal Y, Jahandad Z, Javed M. Hospitalization patterns in People with Diabetes: Analyzing the spectrum of admissions in a tertiary care setting. JPES. 2024;1(1):9-13.