Associations between Outpatient Laboratory Test Age and Healthcare Utilization in Type 2 Diabetes Care

ConclusionFindings from this study indicate that older type 2 diabetes laboratory tests are associated with increases in the total expected count of subsequent inpatient hospitalizations and emergency department visits. Future research should examine the actionability of laboratory test values to determine associations with healthcare outcomes.
Source: Journal of Diabetes and Metabolic Disorders - Category: Endocrinology Source Type: research