In-hospital management of type 2 diabetes mellitus.
The increasing prevalence of type 2 diabetes brings with it a need to understand the particular impact of hospitalization in this patient population. Type 2 diabetes has been shown to increase length of stay, infection, and mortality rates. To optimize inpatient care, it is important to understand target glycemic goals as well as in-hospital glucose monitoring and diabetes management goals. A practical review of regimens for subcutaneous insulin administration,intravenous insulin infusion, and inpatient use of oral agents is presented. Methods for achieving adequate preparation and education of the patient and family for discharge to the outpatient setting are also discussed.
Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Nutrition, Department of Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, Box 3921, Durham, NC 27710, USA. lien0002@mc.duke.edu
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Angelyn Bethel
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D000284:Administration, Oral; D000368:Aged; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000191:economics; D004305:Dose-Response Relationship, Drug; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D005260:Female; D006760:Hospitalization / Q000191:economics / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D006943:Hyperglycemia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D015994:Incidence; D007279:Injections, Subcutaneous; D007328:Insulin / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D007902:Length of Stay; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D012720:Severity of Illness Index; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014481:United States
D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents; D007328:Insulin