Deprivation linked to increased risk of death with type 2 diabetes

New research shows that mortality is strongly associated with the socioeconomic status of patients with type 2 diabetes. It also found that where you live has an impact on how likely you are to be readmitted to hospital following hospital discharge if you have type 1 diabetes. The study was presented at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes by Dr Tim Robbins, Institute of Digital Healthcare, WMG, University of Warwick, Coventry, UK, and colleagues from both the University of Warwick and University Hospitals Coventry & Warwickshire NHS Trust, UK. It was based on a retrospective evaluation of data from the electronic health