1111-P: Predictors of Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) Medication Change and Improved A1C among Older Adults Post-hospitalization

Introduction & Objective: The hospitalization period may be an opportunity for providers to initiate treatment changes for patients with uncontrolled T2D. We examined factors associated with medication changes and improved A1c levels among older adults with T2D after hospitalization. Methods: This retrospective cohort study utilized electronic medical records of patients ≥65 years old with T2D and A1c ≥8% discharged to home from 11 Cleveland Clinic Health System hospitals from 11/2022-04/2023. Medication change was defined as a change in medication regimen or daily dosage post-hospitalization. Improved A1c level was defined as A1c