Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is a complex and chronic metabolic disorder associated with multiple complications and disabilities which contribute to increased mortality and poor quality of life among affected individuals. This study was a 5years retrospective descriptive study of adult patients with diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus admitted into male and female medical wards, LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, Osun state Nigeria, between January 2015 and December 2019. Data that were extracted from admission and discharge register include age, gender, date of admission, diagnosis, and date of discharge or death, outcome of management and complications. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The result revealed 9.5% prevalent rate of type 2 diabetes mellitus which was found to be high among females than males. Majority of the patients were admitted with complications and the most prevalent complication was diabetic foot ulcer. Moreso, majority of the patients improved and were discharged home. In conclusion, prevalence of diabetes among admitted patient was very low and patients presented at the hospital when they develop complications. It is therefore recommended that early detection and prompt management should be ensured, appropriate preventive measure such as regular blood glucose monitoring, dietary modification, regular exercise, and regular check-up should be encouraged to reduce complications, need for hospital admission and improve outcome of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
