Identification and Prevention of Diabetic Complications among Minority Populations

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

Spring 2008

Publication Title

Ethnicity & Disease

Volume

18

Issue

2

First page number:

136

Last page number:

140

Abstract

OBJECTIVE:

In consideration of the increasing prevalence of diabetes, multiple factors related to levels of long-term glycemic control, and complex causes of racial disparities across a variety of chronic conditions, patterns of admissions and complications related to diabetes by ethnicity were explored to develop a more clear understanding of underlying causes of disparities.

METHOD:

Using the 2003 National Inpatient Sample, we analyzed the correlation between the primary diagnosis and the likelihood that the condition represented poorly controlled diabetes or a diabetes-related complication.

RESULTS:

Minorities were more likely to be admitted through the emergency department and for a condition directly related to diabetes progression. Further, minorities were more likely to be admitted for acute hyperglycemia and acute hypoglycemia.

CONCLUSION:

Interventions that address root causes of disparities related to diabetes and other conditions, such as care-seeking behaviors and ease of access to primary care providers, are keys to eliminating ethnic disparities.

Keywords

Diabetes – Diagnosis; Diabetes – Prevention; Diabetics; Minorities – Health and hygiene

Disciplines

Community Health and Preventive Medicine | Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism | Public Health Education and Promotion | Race and Ethnicity

Language

English

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