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08.08.2016 | Capsule Commentary
Capsule Commentary on Axon et al., Differential Impact of Homelessness on Glycemic Control in Veterans with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
verfasst von:
Matthew J. Crowley, MD, MHS
Erschienen in:
Journal of General Internal Medicine
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Ausgabe 11/2016
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Excerpt
Axon et. al used a large longitudinal database to characterize the relationship between homelessness and glycemic control among veterans with type 2 diabetes.
1 The authors found that homelessness was associated with poor glycemic control across racial/ethnic groups during the observation period. The magnitude of this association was greatest in Hispanic patients and lowest in non-Hispanic blacks. The authors conclude that homelessness is a significant risk factor for uncontrolled diabetes in veterans, and suggest the need for broader efforts targeting diabetes management in homeless populations. …