Validation of an algorithm for identifying type 1 diabetes in adults based on electronic health record data

ConclusionsData from electronic health records can be used to accurately identify adults with type 1 diabetes. When identifying adults with type 1 diabetes, we recommend either a modified version of the Klompas algorithm without the urine acetone test strips criterion or the requirement that the majority of diabetes diagnosis codes be type 1 codes.

Source: Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety - January 2, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Emily B. Schroeder, William T. Donahoo, Glenn K. Goodrich, Marsha A. Raebel Tags: ORIGINAL REPORT Source Type: research