Pharmacologically treated diabetes and hospitalization among older Norwegians receiving homecare services from 2009 to 2014: a nationwide register study.
Anne-Siri FismenJannicke IglandTonje TeiglandGrethe Seppola TellTruls OstbyeJohannes HaltbakkMarit GraueKare I BirkelandMark PeyrotMarjolein Memelink IversenPublished in: BMJ open diabetes research & care (2021)
Among older recipients of home care services in Norway, diabetes was associated with a higher overall risk of hospitalization and increased days in the hospital. Given the growing prevalence of diabetes, it is important for policy makers to plan for meeting these needs.