Association Between Long‐Term Glycemic Control and Clinical Outcomes in Patients With Diabetes Mellitus Hospitalized for Lower Respiratory Tract Infections: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Introduction Diabetes mellitus (DM) increases susceptibility to lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) and is associated with higher rates of complications and mortality. Although poor glycemic control is known to increase infection risk, it is unclear whether long‐term glycemic status influences outcomes once an L...