Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a complex chronic condition associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Certain subpopulations of individuals with DM are at higher risk of poor DM control and self-management, developing related complications and making more frequent emergency room visits. Risk factors include low socioeconomic status (SES), non-white ethno-racial groups and certain geographic locations. Another vulnerable group includes people with schizophrenia and other serious medical conditions.
This study will examine the relationship between acute complications of DM in people with schizophrenia and DM compared to people of similar SES and other risk factors without schizophrenia. The study will serve as a model for future work that will examine the management of DM in patients with other chronic medical conditions.
