Increased hospital expenditures in diabetic patients hospitalized for cardiovascular diseases

Excess Hospitalizations, Hospital Days, and Inpatient Costs Among People With Diabetes in Andalusia, Spain

“…This occurred in all age-groups, although it was especially marked in individuals from 45-75 years of age, the data being similar to those reported by us and others (4,6,12,13,17). The fact that our findings are similar to data from other countries, both European and American, with different health care systems reinforces the validity of the data and emphasizes the universal role of diabetes in increasing health care costs.…”

“…Care of individuals with diabetes generates a disproportionate use of hospital resources relative to the prevalence of diabetes (10 -12). The greatest impact on hospital stay and expense is from hospitalizations for chronic complications, especially cardiovascular complications (8,12).Data published in Spain on hospital costs generally came from small-or medium-sized hospitals (10 -12), or they were calculated from theoretical estimates based on prevalence studies (7) or from smaller samples of patients from the primary care setting only (4,8). Very few European studies, and none in Spain, have focused their hospitalization data of individuals with diabetes to estimate the excess cost.…”

“…Care of individuals with diabetes generates a disproportionate use of hospital resources relative to the prevalence of diabetes (10 -12). The greatest impact on hospital stay and expense is from hospitalizations for chronic complications, especially cardiovascular complications (8,12).…”

Presence of Co-Morbidities in Patients Suffering from Diabetes Mellitus Type-2 Attending Two Clinics in Delhi

“…Diabetes care programs should also focus on rigorously treating co-morbidities, as these are often associated with patient's discomfort and dismay. The presence of these conditions poses an additional burden on the deteriorating health of the diabetic patients as they can lead to various life-threatening complications and these patients also end up spending more on their health condition [11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19]. Hence, comorbidities should be taken care of, as and when they develop and their treatment should not be delayed.…”

“…While the UK Prospective Diabetes Study (UKPDS) found that complications of diabetes affect quality of life more than overall treatment intensity [8], many patients find treatment itself burdensome [9,10]. Multiple health conditions lead to a faster deterioration of health and poses a great burden on the healthcare delivery system and patient's pocket as well [11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18][19]. There is a paucity of studies that reveal the various co-morbidities occurring in patients suffering from diabetes so this study was carried out with the aim of improving the existing knowledge in this field.…”