Objective To evaluate the related factors in elderly type-2 diabetes patients with pruritus in Beijing and provide some reliable information for the diagnosis,treatment,health care and nursing.Methods A total of 514 type-2 diabetic inpatients admitted to PLA General Hospital between Jan 2003 and Dec 2006 were retrospective analysed.The case group included 143 type-2 diabetes inpatients with pruritus.The control group consisted of 371 type-2 diabetes without dermatosis.Results Age,course of diabetes,fasting blood glucose level,smoking,blood fats and diabetic complications were different significantly between the two groups.Conclusion Age,course of diabetes,fasting blood glucose level,smoking,abnormal blood fats and diabetic complications are the related factors in elderly type-2 diabetes patients with pruritus.