Table 2—

Average cost ($) per medical event, by complication, 2007

Medical eventDiabetesChronic complications
General medical
NeurologicalPeripheral vascularCardiovascularRenalMetabolicOphthalmicOther
Hospital inpatient day*†1,8532,3632,2263,2251,8722,1562,4081,7182,188
Outpatient visit†331487714577592295753403745
Emergency visit†6967988116805765941,613636701
Physician office visit†132160199151169118182162162

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    ↵* 2004 NIS;

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    ↵† 2003–2005 MEPS. Estimates adjusted to 2007 dollars.