1
|
He M, Wu H, Lin G, Wang Y, Shi L, Huang C, Xu Q, Li Z, Huang S, Chen Y, Li N. Towards a Region-Wide Glycaemic Management System: Strategies and Applications for Glycaemic Management of Patients with Diabetes During Hospitalisation. J Multidiscip Healthc 2024; 17:4257-4266. [PMID: 39246566 PMCID: PMC11378989 DOI: 10.2147/jmdh.s468929] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2024] [Accepted: 08/22/2024] [Indexed: 09/10/2024] Open
Abstract
Objective This study proposes a region-wide blood glucose management system to solve the problem of blood glucose management in patients with diabetes. Methods A professional team of doctors, nurses and dietitians jointly developed a region-wide blood glucose management system. The system operates through a collaborative approach where each team member utilises their specialised role, such as data monitoring, algorithm development or patient support, to contribute to a comprehensive blood glucose management network. This integration ensures accurate glucose tracking, personalised feedback and timely adjustments to treatment plans. The system allows the patient to have a good treatment plan, giving comprehensive medical guidance, and the physician team is responsible for the patient's health status. Results The region-wide blood glucose management system increased the overall blood glucose monitoring rate of patients and reduced the hospitalisation time (from 11.27 days to 9.52 days) and hospitalisation costs (from 12,173.8 yuan to 9502.4 yuan). At the same time, the system effectively counted the incidence and occurrence time of hyperglycaemia and hypoglycaemia adverse events, which can provide a reference for clinical prevention of adverse events. Conclusion A region-wide blood glucose management system can improve medical efficiency, save medical resources and provide a strong guarantee for the health of patients with diabetes. Compared with the traditional diabetes management mode, the region-wide blood glucose management system is more systematic and standardised, meaning it can better meet the needs of patients with diabetes.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Min He
- Department of Endocrinology, Shishi General Hospital, Shishi, Fujian, 362700, People's Republic of China
| | - Huinan Wu
- Department of Endocrinology, Shishi General Hospital, Shishi, Fujian, 362700, People's Republic of China
| | - Guanrong Lin
- Department of Endocrinology, Shishi General Hospital, Shishi, Fujian, 362700, People's Republic of China
| | - Yongqin Wang
- Department of Endocrinology, Shishi General Hospital, Shishi, Fujian, 362700, People's Republic of China
| | - Longling Shi
- Department of Endocrinology, Shishi General Hospital, Shishi, Fujian, 362700, People's Republic of China
| | - Chaoling Huang
- Department of Endocrinology, Shishi General Hospital, Shishi, Fujian, 362700, People's Republic of China
| | - Qingyun Xu
- Department of Endocrinology, Shishi General Hospital, Shishi, Fujian, 362700, People's Republic of China
| | - Zhenxing Li
- Department of Endocrinology, Shishi General Hospital, Shishi, Fujian, 362700, People's Republic of China
| | - Shanbo Huang
- Department of Endocrinology, Shishi General Hospital, Shishi, Fujian, 362700, People's Republic of China
| | - Yanni Chen
- Department of Endocrinology, Shishi General Hospital, Shishi, Fujian, 362700, People's Republic of China
| | - Na Li
- Department of Endocrinology, Shishi General Hospital, Shishi, Fujian, 362700, People's Republic of China
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
McCall AL, Lieb DC, Gianchandani R, MacMaster H, Maynard GA, Murad MH, Seaquist E, Wolfsdorf JI, Wright RF, Wiercioch W. Management of Individuals With Diabetes at High Risk for Hypoglycemia: An Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2023; 108:529-562. [PMID: 36477488 DOI: 10.1210/clinem/dgac596] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 24.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
Abstract
CONTEXT Hypoglycemia in people with diabetes is common, especially in those taking medications such as insulin and sulfonylureas (SU) that place them at higher risk. Hypoglycemia is associated with distress in those with diabetes and their families, medication nonadherence, and disruption of life and work, and it leads to costly emergency department visits and hospitalizations, morbidity, and mortality. OBJECTIVE To review and update the diabetes-specific parts of the 2009 Evaluation and Management of Adult Hypoglycemic Disorders: Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guideline and to address developing issues surrounding hypoglycemia in both adults and children living with diabetes. The overriding objectives are to reduce and prevent hypoglycemia. METHODS A multidisciplinary panel of clinician experts, together with a patient representative, and methodologists with expertise in evidence synthesis and guideline development, identified and prioritized 10 clinical questions related to hypoglycemia in people living with diabetes. Systematic reviews were conducted to address all the questions. The Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) methodology was used to assess the certainty of evidence and make recommendations. RESULTS The panel agreed on 10 questions specific to hypoglycemia risk and prevention in people with diabetes for which 10 recommendations were made. The guideline includes conditional recommendations for use of real-time continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) and algorithm-driven insulin pumps in people with type 1 diabetes (T1D), use of CGM for outpatients with type 2 diabetes at high risk for hypoglycemia, use of long-acting and rapid-acting insulin analogs, and initiation of and continuation of CGM for select inpatient populations at high risk for hypoglycemia. Strong recommendations were made for structured diabetes education programs for those at high risk for hypoglycemia, use of glucagon preparations that do not require reconstitution vs those that do for managing severe outpatient hypoglycemia for adults and children, use of real-time CGM for individuals with T1D receiving multiple daily injections, and the use of inpatient glycemic management programs leveraging electronic health record data to reduce the risk of hypoglycemia. CONCLUSION The recommendations are based on the consideration of critical outcomes as well as implementation factors such as feasibility and values and preferences of people with diabetes. These recommendations can be used to inform clinical practice and health care system improvement for this important complication for people living with diabetes.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Anthony L McCall
- University of Virginia Medical School, Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Charlottesville, VA 22901, USA
| | - David C Lieb
- Eastern Virginia Medical School, Division of Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders, Department of Medicine, Norfolk, VA 23510, USA
| | | | | | | | - M Hassan Murad
- Mayo Clinic Evidence-Based Practice Center, Rochester, MN 55905, USA
| | - Elizabeth Seaquist
- Diabetes Center and the Division of Endocrinology & Metabolism, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
| | - Joseph I Wolfsdorf
- Boston Children's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
| | | | - Wojtek Wiercioch
- McMaster University GRADE Centre and Michael G. DeGroote Cochrane Canada Centre Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact, Hamilton, ON, L8S 4L8, Canada
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Ahmed S, Styers JP. Inpatient Diabetes Management. Prim Care 2022; 49:339-349. [DOI: 10.1016/j.pop.2021.11.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
|
4
|
Witte H, Nakas CT, Bally L, Leichtle AB. Machine-learning Prediction of Hypo- and Hyperglycemia from Electronic Health Records: Algorithm Development and Validation. JMIR Form Res 2022; 6:e36176. [PMID: 35526139 PMCID: PMC9345028 DOI: 10.2196/36176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2022] [Revised: 04/25/2022] [Accepted: 05/08/2022] [Indexed: 01/16/2023] Open
Abstract
Background Acute blood glucose (BG) decompensations (hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia) represent a frequent and significant risk for inpatients and adversely affect patient outcomes and safety. The increasing need for BG management in inpatients poses a high demand on clinical staff and health care systems in addition. Objective This study aimed to generate a broadly applicable multiclass classification model for predicting BG decompensation events from patients’ electronic health records to indicate where adjustments in patient monitoring and therapeutic interventions are required. This should allow for taking proactive measures before BG levels are derailed. Methods A retrospective cohort study was conducted on patients who were hospitalized at a tertiary hospital in Bern, Switzerland. Using patient details and routine data from electronic health records, a multiclass prediction model for BG decompensation events (<3.9 mmol/L [hypoglycemia] or >10, >13.9, or >16.7 mmol/L [representing different degrees of hyperglycemia]) was generated based on a second-level ensemble of gradient-boosted binary trees. Results A total of 63,579 hospital admissions of 38,250 patients were included in this study. The multiclass prediction model reached specificities of 93.7%, 98.9%, and 93.9% and sensitivities of 67.1%, 59%, and 63.6% for the main categories of interest, which were nondecompensated cases, hypoglycemia, or hyperglycemia, respectively. The median prediction horizon was 7 hours and 4 hours for hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia, respectively. Conclusions Electronic health records have the potential to reliably predict all types of BG decompensation. Readily available patient details and routine laboratory data can support the decisions for proactive interventions and thus help to reduce the detrimental health effects of hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Harald Witte
- University Institute of Clinical Chemistry, Inselspital - Bern University Hospital and University of Bern, Freiburgstrasse 10, Bern, CH
| | - Christos Theodoros Nakas
- University Institute of Clinical Chemistry, Inselspital - Bern University Hospital and University of Bern, Freiburgstrasse 10, Bern, CH.,Laboratory of Biometry, University of Thessaly, Volos, GR
| | - Lia Bally
- Department of Diabetes, Endocrinology, Nutritional Medicine and Metabolism, Inselspital - Bern University Hospital and University of Bern, Bern, CH
| | - Alexander Benedikt Leichtle
- University Institute of Clinical Chemistry, Inselspital - Bern University Hospital and University of Bern, Freiburgstrasse 10, Bern, CH.,Center of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine (CAIM), University of Bern, Bern, CH
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Cheng YC, Guerra Y, Morkos M, Tahsin B, Onyenwenyi C, Fogg L, Fogelfeld L. Insulin management in hospitalized patients with diabetes mellitus on high-dose glucocorticoids: Management of steroid-exacerbated hyperglycemia. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0256682. [PMID: 34529703 PMCID: PMC8445406 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0256682] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2021] [Accepted: 08/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Glucocorticoid (GC)-exacerbated hyperglycemia is prevalent in hospitalized patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) but evidence-based insulin guidelines in inpatient settings are lacking. Methods and findings Retrospective cohort study with capillary blood glucose (CBG) readings and insulin use, dosed with 50% basal (glargine)-50% bolus (lispro) insulin, analyzed in hospitalized patients with insulin-treated DM given GC and matched controls without GC (n = 131 pairs). GC group (median daily prednisone-equivalent dose: 53.36 mg (IQR 30.00, 80.04)) had greatest CBG differences compared to controls at dinner (254±69 vs. 184±63 mg/dL, P<0.001) and bedtime (260±72 vs. 182±55 mg/dL, P<0.001). In GC group, dinner CBG was 30% higher than lunch (254±69 vs. 199±77 mg/dL, P<0.001) when similar lispro to controls given at lunch. Bedtime CBG not different from dinner when 20% more lispro given at dinner (0.12 units/kg (IQR 0.08, 0.17) vs. 0.10 units/kg (0.06, 0.14), P<0.01). Despite receiving more lispro, bedtime hypoglycemic events were lower in GC group (0.0% vs. 5.9%, P = 0.03). Conclusions Since equal bolus doses inadequately treat large dinner and bedtime GC-exacerbated glycemic excursions, initiating higher bolus insulin at lunch and dinner with additional enhanced GC-specific insulin supplemental scale may be needed as initial insulin doses in setting of high-dose GC.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yu-Chien Cheng
- Division of Endocrinology, John H. Stroger. Jr. Hospital of Cook County, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
- Section of Endocrinology, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
| | - Yannis Guerra
- Division of Endocrinology, John H. Stroger. Jr. Hospital of Cook County, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
- Section of Endocrinology, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
- * E-mail:
| | - Michael Morkos
- Division of Endocrinology, John H. Stroger. Jr. Hospital of Cook County, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
- Section of Endocrinology, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
| | - Bettina Tahsin
- Division of Endocrinology, John H. Stroger. Jr. Hospital of Cook County, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
- Section of Endocrinology, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
| | - Chioma Onyenwenyi
- Division of Endocrinology, John H. Stroger. Jr. Hospital of Cook County, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
- Section of Endocrinology, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
| | - Louis Fogg
- Department of Community Nursing, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
| | - Leon Fogelfeld
- Division of Endocrinology, John H. Stroger. Jr. Hospital of Cook County, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
- Section of Endocrinology, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America
| |
Collapse
|
6
|
Carvalho RC, Nishi FA, Ribeiro TB, França GG, Aguiar PM. Association Between Intra-Hospital Uncontrolled Glycemia and Health Outcomes in Patients with Diabetes: A Systematic Review of Observational Studies. Curr Diabetes Rev 2021; 17:304-316. [PMID: 32000645 DOI: 10.2174/1573399816666200130093523] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2019] [Revised: 12/26/2019] [Accepted: 01/09/2020] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Many people are still getting affected by uncontrolled glycemic events during hospital admission, which encompasses hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, and high glycemic variability. INTRODUCTION Primary studies have shown an association of glycemic dysregulation with increased length of hospital stay and mortality among overall patients, however, there is no systematic review of current evidence on the association between uncontrolled in-hospital glycemia in patients with diabetes and health outcomes. This study aimed to systematically review the current evidence on the association between uncontrolled in-hospital glycemia in patients with diabetes and health outcomes. METHODS The association between glycemic dysregulation and health outcomes for inpatients with diabetes was systematically reviewed. PubMed, Embase, and LILACS databases were searched. Two independent reviewers were involved in each of the following steps: screening titles, abstracts, and fulltexts; assessing the methodological quality; and extracting data from included reviews. Descriptive analysis method was used. RESULTS Seven cohort studies were included, and only two had a prospective design, consisting of 7,174 hospitalized patients with diabetes. In-hospital occurrence of hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, and glycemic variability were assessed, and outcomes were mortality, infections, renal complications, and adverse events. Among the exposure and outcomes, an association was observed between severe hypoglycemia and mortality, hyperglycemia and infection, and hyperglycemia and adverse events. CONCLUSION In-hospital uncontrolled glycemia in patients with diabetes is associated with poor health outcomes. More studies should be conducted for proper investigation because diabetes is a complex condition. Effects of glycemic dysregulation should be investigated on the basis of overall health of a patient instead from only organ-target perspective, which makes the investigation difficult.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Renata Cunha Carvalho
- Division of Pharmacy of University Hospital, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
| | - Fernanda Ayache Nishi
- Department of Nursing of University Hospital, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
| | - Tatiane Bomfim Ribeiro
- Department of Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
| | - Gustavo Galvão França
- Division of Pharmacy of University Hospital, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
| | - Patricia Melo Aguiar
- Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Das S, Rastogi A, Harikumar KVS, Dutta D, Sahay R, Kalra S, Ghosh S, Gupta SK, Pandit K, Jabbar PK, Damodaran S, Nagesh VS, Sheikh S, Madhu SV, Bantwal G. Diagnosis and Management Considerations in Steroid-Related Hyperglycemia in COVID-19: A Position Statement from the Endocrine Society of India. Indian J Endocrinol Metab 2021; 25:4-11. [PMID: 34386386 PMCID: PMC8323636 DOI: 10.4103/ijem.ijem_227_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2021] [Accepted: 06/14/2021] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
Abstract
The current coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic is showing no signs of abatement and result in significant morbidity and mortality in the infected patients. Many therapeutic agents ranging widely between antivirals and anti-inflammatory drugs have been used to mitigate the disease burden. In the deluge of the drugs being used for COVID-19 infection, glucocorticoids (GCs) stand out by reducing mortality amongst in-hospital severe-to-critically ill patients. Health-care practitioners have seen this as a glimmer of hope and started using these drugs more frequently than ever in clinical practice. The fear of mortality in the short term has overridden the concern of adverse long-term consequences with steroid use. The ease of availability, low cost, and apparent clinical improvement in the short term have led to the unscrupulous use of the steroids even in mild COVID-19 patients including self-medication with steroids. The use of GCs has led to the increasing incidence of hyperglycemia and consequent acute complications of diabetic ketoacidosis and mucormycosis in COVID-19 patients. There is an urgent need to dissipate information about optimum management of hyperglycemia during steroid use. In view of this, the Endocrine Society of India has formulated this position statement about the diagnosis and management of hyperglycemia due to the use of GCs in patients with COVID-19 infection.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Sambit Das
- Professor of Endocrinology, Hi Tech Medical College and Hospitals, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
| | - Ashu Rastogi
- Department of Endocrinology, PGIMER, Chandigarh, India
| | - K. V. S. Harikumar
- Senior Consultant Endocrinologist, Magna Clinics, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
| | - Deep Dutta
- Department of Endocrinology, Cedar Superspecialty Clinics, Dwarka, New Delhi, India
| | - Rakesh Sahay
- Professor of Endocrinology, Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
| | - Sanjay Kalra
- Endocrinologist, Bharti Hospital, Karnal, Haryana, India
| | - Sujoy Ghosh
- Department of Endocrinology, IPGME and R, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
| | - Sushil K. Gupta
- Department of Endocrinology, Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, UP, India
| | - Kaushik Pandit
- Consultant Endocrinologist and Diabetologist, Fortis Medical Centre, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
| | - P. K. Jabbar
- Department of Endocrinology, Medical College Trivandrum, Trivandrum, Kerala, India
| | - Suresh Damodaran
- Consultant Diabetologist and Endocrinologist, Ramakrishna Hospital and Harvey speciality clinic, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
| | - V. Sri Nagesh
- Endocrinologist, Srinagesh Diabetes, Thyroid and Endocrine Clinic, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
| | - Shehla Sheikh
- Consultant Endocrinologist, Nagpada-Mumbai Central, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
| | - S. V. Madhu
- Department of Endocrinology, University College of Medical Sciences and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, New Delhi, India
| | - Ganapathi Bantwal
- Professor of Endocrinology, St Johns Medical College and Hospital, John Nagar, Koramangala, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Tatalovic M, Lehmann R, Cheetham M, Nowak A, Battegay E, Rampini SK. Management of hyperglycaemia in persons with non-insulin-dependent type 2 diabetes mellitus who are started on systemic glucocorticoid therapy: a systematic review. BMJ Open 2019; 9:e028914. [PMID: 31154314 PMCID: PMC6549610 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-028914] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
Abstract
OBJECTIVES What is the most effective pharmacological intervention for glycaemic control in known type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) without prior insulin treatment and newly started on systemic glucocorticoid therapy? DESIGN We conducted a systematic literature review. DATA SOURCES We searched MEDLINE, Embase and Cochrane Library databases and Google for articles from 2002 to July 2018. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA We combined search terms relating to DM (patients, >16 years of age), systemic glucocorticoids, glycaemic control, randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and observational studies. DATA EXTRACTION AND SYNTHESIS We screened and evaluated articles, extracted data and assessed risk of bias and quality of evidence according to Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation guidelines. RESULTS Eight of 2365 articles met full eligibility criteria. Basal-bolus insulin (BBI) strategy for patients under systemic glucocorticoid therapy was comparatively effective but provided insufficient glucose control, depending on time of day. BBI strategy with long-acting insulin and neutral protamin Hagedorn as basal insulin provided similar overall glycaemic control. Addition of various insulin strategies to standard BBI delivered mixed results. Intermediate-acting insulin (IMI) as additional insulin conferred no clear benefits, and glycaemic control with sliding scale insulin was inferior to BBI or IMI. No studies addressed whether anticipatory or compensatory insulin adjustments are better for glycaemic control. CONCLUSION The lack of suitably designed RCTs and observational studies, heterogeneity of interventions, target glucose levels and glucose monitoring, poor control of DM subgroups and low to moderate quality of evidence render identification of optimal pharmacological interventions for glycaemic control and insulin management difficult. Even findings on the widely recommended BBI regimen as intensive insulin therapy for patients with DM on glucocorticoids are inconclusive. High-quality evidence from studies with well-defined DM phenotypes, settings and treatment approaches is needed to determine optimal pharmacological intervention for glycaemic control. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42015024739.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Milos Tatalovic
- Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
| | - Roger Lehmann
- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Clinical Nutrition, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
| | - Marcus Cheetham
- Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Center of Competence Multimorbidity, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
| | - Albina Nowak
- Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Clinical Nutrition, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
| | - Edouard Battegay
- Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Center of Competence Multimorbidity, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
| | - Silvana K Rampini
- Department of Internal Medicine, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
| |
Collapse
|
9
|
Ndebele NFM, Naidoo M. The management of diabetic ketoacidosis at a rural regional hospital in KwaZulu-Natal. Afr J Prim Health Care Fam Med 2018; 10:e1-e6. [PMID: 29781681 PMCID: PMC5913763 DOI: 10.4102/phcfm.v10i1.1612] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2017] [Revised: 11/30/2017] [Accepted: 12/12/2017] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a biochemical triad of hyperglycaemia, ketoacidosis and ketonaemia and one of the potentially life-threatening acute metabolic complications of diabetes mellitus. This study aimed at describing the clinical profile of patients presenting with DKA to a busy rural regional hospital in KwaZulu-Natal. Methods A retrospective review of clinical notes of patients presenting with DKA to the Emergency Department was performed over a 10-month period. Data included patients’ demographic profile, clinical presentation, precipitating factors, comorbidities, biochemical profile, length of hospital stay and outcome. Results One hundred and five black South African patients above the age of 12 years were included in the study. Sixty-four (60.95%) patients had type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) and 41 (39.05%) patients had type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Patients with T2DM were significantly older than those with T1DM (52.1 ± 12.4 years vs. 24.4 ± 9.5 years, p < 0.0001). The acute precipitant was identified in 68 (64.76%) cases with the commonest precipitant in T1DM patients being poor adherence to treatment, whereas in T2DM, the most common precipitant was infection. Nausea and vomiting were the most common presenting symptoms with the majority of patients presenting with non-specific symptoms. Fifty-seven (54.29%) cases had pre-existing comorbidities, with higher prevalence in T2DM than T1DM patients. Glycated haemoglobin was severely elevated in the majority of patients. Patients remained hospitalised for an average of 8.9 ± 7.5 days. The mortality rate was 17.14%, and 12 of the 18 deaths occurred in patients with T2DM. Conclusion The prevalence of DKA was higher in patients with T1DM and those with pre-existing comorbidities. The mortality rate remains alarmingly high in older patients with T2DM.
Collapse
|
10
|
Advances in Managing Type 2 Diabetes in the Elderly: A Focus on Inpatient Care and Transitions of Care. Am J Ther 2018. [DOI: 10.1097/mjt.0000000000000667] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
|
11
|
Paschou SA, Dede AD, Anagnostis PG, Vryonidou A, Morganstein D, Goulis DG. Type 2 Diabetes and Osteoporosis: A Guide to Optimal Management. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2017; 102:3621-3634. [PMID: 28938433 DOI: 10.1210/jc.2017-00042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 117] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2017] [Accepted: 05/18/2017] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
Abstract
CONTEXT Both type 2 diabetes (T2D) and osteoporosis are affected by aging and quite often coexist. Furthermore, the fracture risk in patients with T2D is increased. The aim of this article is to review updated information on osteoporosis and fracture risk in patients with T2D, to discuss the effects of diabetes treatment on bone metabolism, as well as the effect of antiosteoporotic medications on the incidence and control of T2D, and to provide a personalized guide to the optimal management. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION A systematic literature search for human studies was conducted in three electronic databases (PubMed, Cochrane, and EMBASE) until March 2017. Regarding recommendations, we adopted the grading system introduced by the American College of Physicians. EVIDENCE SYNTHESIS The results are presented in systematic tables. Healthy diet and physical exercise are very important for the prevention and treatment of both entities. Metformin, sulfonylureas, dipeptidyl peptidase-4 inhibitors, and glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists should be preferred for the treatment of T2D in these patients, whereas strict targets should be avoided for the fear of hypoglycemia, falls, and fractures. Insulin should be used with caution and with careful measures to avoid hypoglycemia. Thiazolidinediones and canagliflozin should be avoided, whereas other sodium-dependent glucose transporter 2 inhibitors are less well-validated options. Insulin therapy is the preferred method for achieving glycemic control in hospitalized patients with T2D and fractures. The treatment and monitoring of osteoporosis should be continued without important amendments because of the presence of T2D. CONCLUSIONS Patients with coexisting T2D and osteoporosis should be managed in an optimal way according to scientific evidence.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Stavroula A Paschou
- Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Aghia Sophia Hospital, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece
| | - Anastasia D Dede
- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London SW10 9NH, United Kingdom
| | - Panagiotis G Anagnostis
- Unit of Reproductive Endocrinology, First Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
| | - Andromachi Vryonidou
- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Hellenic Red Cross Hospital, 11526 Athens, Greece
| | - Daniel Morganstein
- Department of Endocrinology and Diabetes, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London SW10 9NH, United Kingdom
| | - Dimitrios G Goulis
- Unit of Reproductive Endocrinology, First Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical School, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, 54124 Thessaloniki, Greece
| |
Collapse
|