Sage Open Chronic Disease
A diabetes drug class linked to fewer deaths after pneumonia
Among adults with type 2 diabetes hospitalized for pneumonia, 30-day mortality was 8.72% in users of the drugs versus 12.27% in nonusers.Among adults with type 2 diabetes hospitalized for pneumonia, 30-day mortality was 8.72% in users of the drugs versus 12.27% in nonusers.
Cohort · 6,505 peoplePneumonia
Who was studied6,505 adults with type 2 diabetes hospitalized for pneumonia, against nonusers
What changedDeaths were lower among drug users: 8.72% versus 12.27% in nonusers
The catchDifferences in health or care between drug users and nonusers could explain lower mortality