|
|
Poll Results
How long were you or your child hospitalized at diagnosis?
Not hospitalized (outpatient only)
16%
201
1 day
3%
48
2 days
7%
96
3 days
17%
215
4 days
18%
235
5 days or more
36%
453
How long were you or your child hospitalized at diagnosis?
Poll dates: February 11 - 18, 2001
Total Votes: 1,248In the United States, there is great pressure to reduce the cost of health care. For those newly diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, this pressure often takes the form of reduced hospitalization time. Many people (16%) reported no hospitalization at all. They may be sent home with pre-filled insulin syringes and asked to come in for diabetes education over the next couple of days.
With the help of a well-staffed diabetes team that offers around-the-clock help, newly diagnosed patients who are not presenting with diabetic ketoacidosis can be successfully treated on an outpatient basis.
[Return to the current poll]
|
|
|||
Last Updated: Wednesday March 16, 2005 15:36:47
This Internet site provides information of a general nature and is designed for educational purposes only. If you have any concerns about your own health or the health of your child, you should always consult with a physician or other health care professional.
This site is published by Children With Diabetes, Inc, which is responsible for its contents.
By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use, Legal Notice, Privacy Policy, and Safe Harbor Policy.
© Children with Diabetes, Inc. 1995-2013. Comments and Feedback.