Age-Adjusted Hospitalization Rate due to Uncontrolled Diabetes
This indicator shows the age-adjusted hospitalization rate due to uncontrolled diabetes per 10,000 population aged 18 years and older. Cases include a primary diagnosis of uncontrolled diabetes. Uncontrolled diabetes is a non-specific diagnosis, which indicates that the patient's blood sugar level is not kept within acceptable levels by his or her current treatment routine. Cases of gestational diabetes, cases with mention of short-term complications, and cases with mention of long-term complications are excluded.
