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Vol. 2 No. 5 (2024)

Machine-Learned Risk Scores for Hospitalization in Type 2 Diabetes

Submitted
December 1, 2024
Published
2024-12-20

Abstract

We developed and validated machine-learned risk scores to predict 90-day hospitalization among adults with type 2 diabetes using routine electronic health record data. Gradient-boosted models outperformed logistic regression and identified high-risk phenotypes characterized by polypharmacy, prior hypoglycemia, and chronic kidney disease. Prospective implementation with care management outreach reduced admissions in a pilot setting. Transparent reporting and external validation are necessary for broader adoption.