title: Analysis of "Comparison an Electronic Glycemic Management System Versus Provider Managed Subcutaneous Basal Bolus Insulin Therapy in the Hospital Setting".
abstract: Safety and efficacy of a nurse-directed electronic glycemic management system (eGMS) in comparison to basal-bolus subcutaneous insulin therapy managed by providers has been evaluated recently by Aloi et al. They included 993 non-critically ill patients across 9 different hospitals in a retrospective observational crossover study and compared mean blood glucose, number of hypoglycemic events <40 mg/dl and <70 mg/dl and the percentage of blood glucose in target (140-180 mg/dl) before, during and after the use of eGMS. Conclusion was that eGMS can lead to better glycemic control with less hypoglycemic events compared to provider managed basal-bolus insulin therapy (before and after eGMS). Although some limitations exist, the authors made a strong case that eGMS has positive impact on glycemic control in hospitalized patients with diabetes.
authors.affiliation: 1 Medical University-Internal Medicine/Endocrinology and Metabolism, Graz, Austria.
authors.forename: Silvia
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Leitgeb
authors.affiliation: 1 Medical University-Internal Medicine/Endocrinology and Metabolism, Graz, Austria.
authors.forename: Julia K
authors.initials: JK
authors.lastname: Mader
mesh_terms: D001786:Blood Glucose; D018592:Cross-Over Studies; D006801:Humans; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents; D007328:Insulin; D012189:Retrospective Studies
chemical_list: D001786:Blood Glucose; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents; D007328:Insulin
keywords: diabetes; electronic decision support; hospital; insulin dosing