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What is the estimated annual cost of Diabetes Mellitus (DM) to the U.S. medical care system?
What is the estimated annual cost of Diabetes Mellitus (DM) to the U.S. medical care system?
- More than $135 billion (correct)
- More than $100 billion
- About $200 billion
- Less than $50 billion
What percentage of all Medicare funds are spent on patients with diabetes?
What percentage of all Medicare funds are spent on patients with diabetes?
- Approximately 20% (correct)
- About 10%
- About 40%
- Around 30%
What is the annual per capita cost of healthcare for people with Diabetes Mellitus (DM)?
What is the annual per capita cost of healthcare for people with Diabetes Mellitus (DM)?
- $5,000
- $13,243 (correct)
- $10,000
- $20,000
What may be the mortality rate from Hyperglycemic hyperosmolar non-ketotic syndrome (HHNS) under extreme circumstances?
What may be the mortality rate from Hyperglycemic hyperosmolar non-ketotic syndrome (HHNS) under extreme circumstances?
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What is the expected annual increase in the cost of Diabetes Mellitus (DM)?
What is the expected annual increase in the cost of Diabetes Mellitus (DM)?
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Study Notes
Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Non-Ketotic Syndrome (HHNS)
- Mortality rate may reach as high as 50% under extreme circumstances
Economic Burden of Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
- Annual cost to the U.S. medical care system: over $135 billion
- Expected annual increases: exceeding 11%
- Annual per capita cost of healthcare for people with DM: $13,243
- Annual per capita cost of healthcare for people without diabetes: $2,560
- Percentage of Medicare funds spent on patients with diabetes: approximately 20%
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