SAT-628 Risk Factors Associated with 30-Day and 90-Day Readmission in Persons with Diabetic Foot Ulcers

摘要

Background Diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) are the leading cause of lower-extremity amputations among patients with diabetes (DM)1. 15% of patients with DM develop DFU, with the potential for progression to osteomyelitis or gangrene with suboptimal glycemic control. Repeated readmissions are not only a negative prognostic indicator for these patients, but also contributes to increasing healthcare costs.