Transitions of Care for People with Type 2 Diabetes: Utilization of Antihyperglycemic Agents Pre- and Post-Hospitalization

摘要

IntroductionLittle research to date has examined antihyperglycemic agent (AHA) utilization among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) around transitions of care from inpatient to outpatient settings. Discontinuity of care between inpatient and outpatient settings has been associated with adverse clinical outcomes, so a better understanding of AHA treatment patterns is important.