scholarly journals Diabetic ketoacidosis: Should current management include subcutaneous insulin injections?

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (19) ◽  
pp. 6
Author(s):  
Rocio Gavidia Quezada ◽  
Hawa Edriss
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care ◽  
Diabetic Ketoacidosis ◽  
Insulin Analogues ◽  
Subcutaneous Insulin ◽  
Acute Complication ◽  
Intravenous Insulin ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Electrolyte Abnormalities

Diabetic ketoacidosis is a well-known acute complication in patients with both type 1 andtype 2 diabetes mellitus. Although mortality has decreased considerably, it remains an importantcause for admission to intensive care units. Medical management includes intravenous fluidtherapy, insulin, correction of electrolyte abnormalities, and addressing the precipitating factorwhich in most cases is infection or non-compliance with insulin therapy. Usually patients withdiabetic ketoacidosis are admitted to the intensive care unit for continuous infusion of insulin;however, the development of rapid acting insulin analogues has made it possible to treatmild to moderate diabetic ketoacidosis with subcutaneous insulin. Although studies usingsubcutaneous insulin include only a small number of patients, this approach seems as effectiveas intravenous insulin infusions in patients with mild to moderate diabetic ketoacidosis. Diabeticeducation and close follow-up for patients admitted for diabetic ketoacidosis remain essentialto avoid recurrence and readmissions.Keywords: Diabetic ketoacidosis, acute complication in diabetes, rapid acting insulinanalogues, subcutaneous insulin in diabetic ketoacidosis

scholarly journals Continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion alters microRNA expression and glycaemic variability in children with type 1 diabetes

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Emma S. Scott ◽  
Andrzej S. Januszewski ◽  
Luke M. Carroll ◽  
Gregory R. Fulcher ◽  
Mugdha V. Joglekar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Type 1 Diabetes ◽  
Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion ◽  
Insulin Infusion ◽  
Diabetes Diagnosis ◽  
Subcutaneous Insulin ◽  
Glycaemic Variability ◽  
Altered Expression ◽  
C Peptide

AbstractTo determine whether continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) vs. multiple daily injections (MDI) therapy from near-diagnosis of type 1 diabetes is associated with reduced glycaemic variability (GV) and altered microRNA (miRNAs) expression. Adolescents (74% male) within 3-months of diabetes diagnosis (n = 27) were randomized to CSII (n = 12) or MDI. HbA1c, 1-5-Anhydroglucitol (1,5-AG), high sensitivity C-peptide and a custom TaqMan qPCR panel of 52 miRNAs were measured at baseline and follow-up (median (LQ-UQ); 535 (519–563) days). There were no significant differences between groups in baseline or follow-up HbA1c or C-peptide, nor baseline miRNAs. Mean ± SD 1,5-AG improved with CSII vs. MDI (3.1 ± 4.1 vs. − 2.2 ± − 7.0 mg/ml respectively, P = 0.029). On follow-up 11 miRNAs associated with diabetes vascular complications had altered expression in CSII-users. Early CSII vs. MDI use is associated with lower GV and less adverse vascular-related miRNAs. Relationships with future complications are of interest.

scholarly journals 10-Year Incidence of Diabetic Ketoacidosis at Type 1 Diabetes Diagnosis in Children Aged Less Than 16 Years From a Large Regional Center (Hangzhou, China)

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Peng ◽  
Jinna Yuan ◽  
Valentina Chiavaroli ◽  
Guanping Dong ◽  
Ke Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Type 1 Diabetes ◽  
Abdominal Pain ◽  
Diabetic Ketoacidosis ◽  
Primary Care Physicians ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Diabetes Diagnosis ◽  
Regional Center ◽  
Retrospective Audit ◽  
Number Of Patients

BackgroundDiabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is a potentially life-threatening complication of type 1 diabetes (T1D), and a leading cause of death in children aged <15 years with new-onset T1D.Aimsi) to assess the incidence of DKA in children and adolescents newly diagnosed with T1D over a 10-year period at a large regional center in China; and ii) to examine the clinical symptoms and demographic factors associated with DKA and its severity at diagnosis.MethodsWe carried out a retrospective audit of a regional center, encompassing all youth aged <16 years diagnosed with T1D in 2009–2018 at the Children’s Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine (Hangzhou, China). DKA and its severity were classified according to ISPAD 2018 guidelines.Results681 children were diagnosed with T1D, 50.1% having DKA at presentation (36.0% mild, 30.0% moderate, and 33.9% severe DKA). The number of patients diagnosed with T1D progressively rose from approximately 39 cases/year in 2009–2010 to 95 cases/year in 2017–2018 (≈2.5-fold increase), rising primarily among children aged 5–9 years. DKA incidence was unchanged but variable (44.8% to 56.8%). At T1D diagnosis, 89% of patients reported polyuria and 91% polydipsia. Children presenting with DKA were more likely to report vomiting, abdominal pain, and particularly fatigue. DKA was most common among the youngest children, affecting 4 in 5 children aged <2 years (81.4%), in comparison to 53.3%, 42.7%, and 49.3% of patients aged 2–4, 5–9, and ≥10 years, respectively. Children with severe DKA were more likely to report vomiting, fatigue, and abdominal pain, but less likely to report polyuria, polydipsia, and polyphagia than those with mild/moderate DKA. Rates of severe DKA were highest in children aged <2 years (51.1%).ConclusionsThe number of children diagnosed with T1D at our regional center increased over the study period, but DKA rates were unchanged. With 9 of 10 children reporting polyuria and polydipsia prior to T1D diagnosis, increasing awareness of this condition in the community and among primary care physicians could lead to earlier diagnosis, and thus potentially reduce rates of DKA at presentation.

scholarly journals Impacto do Uso Prolongado da Terapêutica Subcutânea Contínua com Insulina no Controlo da Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 1

2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (1) ◽  
pp. 17
Author(s):  
Sérgio Azevedo ◽  
Joana Saraiva ◽  
Francisco Caramelo ◽  
Lúcia Fadiga ◽  
Luísa Barros ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Mellitus ◽  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion ◽  
Insulin Infusion ◽  
Total Daily Dose ◽  
Infusion Therapy ◽  
Subcutaneous Insulin

Introduction: The use of continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion therapy in type 1 diabetes mellitus has increased due to its benefits on glycemic control and on the lifestyle flexibility. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion therapy on glycemic control, body mass index, total daily dose of insulin and complications associated with this therapy, during 20 years of experience in Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra.Material and Methods: This retrospective study included patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus who started continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion therapy up until 2005, followed at Centro Hospitalar e Universitário de Coimbra. Glycated hemoglobin A1c, body mass index, total daily dose of insulin and acute complications associated with continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion therapy were evaluated immediately prior to initiation of continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion therapy with follow-up at six months, one year, five, 10, 15 and 20 years. The frequency of acute complications associated with this type of therapy was also evaluated.Results: This study included 20 patients (seven males, 13 females) with mean disease duration up to the start of continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion therapy of 16.1 ± 7.9 years, mean age of onset of continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion therapy of 31.1 ± 8.4 years and follow-up during 13.2 ± 2.3 years. The reasons for initiating pump therapy were: inadequate metabolic control in 15 patients, history of asymptomatic or severe hypoglycemia in four patients, and pregnancy/pregnancy planning in one patient. The previous median of glycated hemoglobin A1c was 9.3% (6.5 – 16.0) and, at six months, decreased to the minimum value of 7.2% (5.3 – 9.8); p < 0.0125. The reduction of glycated hemoglobin A1c remained statistically significant in the first 10 years of follow-up. There was a statistically significant difference in the body mass index variation at 10 years with continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion therapy compared to previous body mass index; 24.7 kg/m2 (18.9 – 31.8) vs 25,5 kg/m2 (18.9 – 38.9), p < 0.0125. Daily insulin requirements were reduced from 56.5 U (32.0 – 94.0) to 43.8 U (33.0 – 64.0) (p < 0.0125) at six months and no statistical differences were found in the remaining follow-up. There were two severe episodes of hypoglycemia (incidence 0.0095/patient/year), five episodes of diabetic ketoacidosis (0.0238/patient/year) and no infections at the site of catheter insertion.Discussion: This study shows that continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion therapy improved glycemic control, especially during the first 10 years of follow-up and allowed a significant decrease in total daily dose of insulin in the first six months. The rate of acute complications was low.Conclusion: Treatment with continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion therapy seems effective in achieving metabolic control in selected patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus.

scholarly journals Bariatric surgery in patients with type 1 diabetes: special considerations are warranted

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 204201881882220 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zohar Landau ◽  
Galit Kowen-Sandbank ◽  
Daniela Jakubowicz ◽  
Asnat Raziel ◽  
Nasser Sakran ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bariatric Surgery ◽  
Type 1 Diabetes ◽  
Diabetic Ketoacidosis ◽  
Glucose Control ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
Short And Long Term ◽  
The Mean

Objective: We examined short and long-term outcomes of bariatric surgery in patients with obesity and type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). Methods: We reviewed the records of all adults insured by Maccabi Healthcare Services during 2010 -2015, with body mass index (BMI) ⩾30 kg/m2 and T1DM; and compared weight reduction and glucose control according to the performance of bariatric surgery. BMI and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels were extracted for baseline and every 6 months, for a mean 3.5 years. Results: Of 52 patients, 26(50%) underwent bariatric surgery. Those who underwent surgery were more often female and with a longer duration of diabetes. Immediately postoperative, 4(15%) developed diabetic ketoacidosis, while 6(23%) experienced severe hypoglycemic episodes. The mean BMI decreased among surgery patients: from 39.5±4.4 to 30.1±5.0 kg/m2 ( p < 0.0001); and increased among those who did not undergo surgery: from 33.6±3.9 to 35.1±4.4 kg/m2 ( p = 0.49). The mean HbA1c level decreased during the first 6 months postoperative: from 8.5±0.9% to 7.9±0.9%; however, at the end of follow-up, was similar to baseline, 8.6±2.0% (p = 0.87). For patients who did not undergo surgery, the mean HbA1c increased from 7.9±1.9% to 8.6±1.5% ( p = 0.09). Conclusions: Among individuals with obesity and T1DM, weight loss was successful after bariatric surgery, but glucose control did not improve. The postoperative risks of diabetic ketoacidosis and severe hypoglycemic episodes should be considering when performing bariatric surgery in this population.

scholarly journals Effect of Subcutaneous Insulin on Spirometric Maneuvers in Patients with Type 1 Diabetes: A Case-Control Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 1249
Author(s):  
Enric Sánchez ◽  
Chadia Mizab ◽  
Ariadna Sauret ◽  
Ferran Barbé ◽  
Raquel Martí ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Type 1 Diabetes ◽  
Pulmonary Function ◽  
Basal Insulin ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Insulin Analogues ◽  
Subcutaneous Insulin ◽  
Acting Insulin ◽  
Control Study

In order to compare spirometric maneuvers in adults according to the presence of type 1 diabetes, a case-control study including 75 patients with type 1 diabetes and 75 controls matched by sex, age, and body mass index were designed. In addition, 75 patients with type 1 diabetes were added to examine the potential the impact of subcutaneous insulin therapy on pulmonary function. Lung function measurements were assessed according to the global initiative for chronic obstructive lung disease guidelines. Basal insulin included long-acting insulin analogues and the delivered background insulin in patients with pump therapy. Bolus insulin included rapid-acting insulin analogues and the delivered insulin to cover postprandial hyperglycemias. Patients with type 1 diabetes showed lower spirometric values in comparison to the control group, together with a higher prevalence of forced expiratory volume in the first second (FEV1) <80% (10.7% vs. 2.7%, p = 0.044) and restrictive ventilatory pattern (10.7% vs. 0%, p = 0.006) The dose of basal insulin (U/kg/day) showed a negative correlation with forced vital capacity (FVC) (r = −0.205, p = 0.012) and FEV1 (r = −0.182, p = 0.026). The optimal cut-off value for identifying patients with a restrictive spirometric pattern was 0.5 U/kg/day of basal insulin. Additionally, basal insulin (U/kg/day) independently predicted the presence of both a restrictive spirometric pattern (OR = 77.1 (3.2 to 1816.6), p = 0.007) and an abnormal FEV1 (OR = 29.9 (1.5 to 562.8), p = 0.023). In patients with type 1 diabetes, higher basal insulin dosage seems to be related with an impairment of pulmonary function.

Computer-Based versus Paper-Based Insulin Infusion Algorithms in Diabetic Ketoacidosis

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (6) ◽  
pp. 628-634
Author(s):  
Moustafa Younis ◽  
John Pham ◽  
Hussein Asad ◽  
Majdi S. Hamarshi
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care Unit ◽  
Intensive Care ◽  
Diabetic Ketoacidosis ◽  
Insulin Infusion ◽  
Severe Hypoglycemia ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Male Patients ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Univariate Analyses

Background:: Paper-based and computer-based insulin infusion algorithms facilitate appropriate glycemic therapy. The data comparing these algorithms in the management of diabetic ketoacidosis in the intensive care unit (ICU) setting are limited. We aimed to determine the differences in time to diabetic ketoacidosis resolution and incidence of hypoglycemia between computer and paper-based insulin infusion. Methods:: Single-institution retrospective review of patients admitted to the ICU with diabetic ketoacidosis between 4/1/2015 and 7/20/2018. Our institution introduced computer-based insulin infusion (Glucommander) to the intensive care unit on 3/28/2016. Patients were grouped into either paper-based group (preintervention) or a computer-based group (postintervention). Summary and univariate analyses were performed. Results:: A total of 620 patients (paper-based=247; computer-based=373) with a median (IQR) age of 40 (26-56) years were included; 46% were male. Patients in the computer-based group were significantly older (p=0.003); otherwise, there were no significant differences in gender, race, body mass index and HbA1c. The mean (±SD) time to diabetic ketoacidosis resolution in the computer-based group was significantly lower than the paper-based group (p=0.02). The number of patients in the paper-based group who developed severe hypoglycemia (<50 mg/dl) was significantly higher 8% vs 1%; p<0.0001. Conclusions:: Our analyses demonstrate statistically significant decreases in time to DKA resolution and hypoglycemic events in DKA patients who were managed using a computer-based insulin infusion algorithm providing a more effective and safer option when compared to paper-based insulin infusion.

Case of sodium–glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitor-associated euglycaemic diabetic ketoacidosis

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (8) ◽  
pp. e235953 ◽  
Author(s):  
Huei Li Yeoh ◽  
Marilyn Lee ◽  
Woei Jack Pan ◽  
Hean Yee Ong
Keyword(s):  
Metabolic Acidosis ◽  
Diabetic Ketoacidosis ◽  
Insulin Infusion ◽  
Anion Gap ◽  
Subcutaneous Insulin ◽  
Intravenous Insulin ◽  
High Dependency ◽  
Sodium Glucose Cotransporter ◽  
Sliding Scale ◽  
Basal Bolus

Following non-elective orthopaedic surgery, a 61-year-old man with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes mellitus on empagliflozin developed high anion gap metabolic acidosis in the high-dependency unit. Metabolic acidosis persisted despite intravenous sodium bicarbonate, contributing to tachycardia and a run of non-sustained ventricular tachycardia. He was euglycaemic throughout hospital admission. Investigations revealed elevated urine and capillary ketones, and a diagnosis of sodium–glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitor-associated euglycaemic diabetic ketoacidosis was made. He was treated with an intravenous sliding scale insulin infusion and concurrent dextrose 5% with potassium chloride. Within 24 hours of treatment, his arterial pH, anion gap and serum bicarbonate levels normalised. After a further 12 hours, the intravenous insulin infusion was converted to a basal/bolus regimen of subcutaneous insulin, and he was transferred to the general ward. He was discharged well on subcutaneous insulin 6 days postoperatively.

Persistence of Benefits of Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion in Very Young Children With Type 1 Diabetes: A Follow-up Report

PEDIATRICS ◽  
2004 ◽  
Vol 114 (6) ◽  
pp. 1601-1605 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. A. Weinzimer ◽  
J. H. Ahern ◽  
E. A. Doyle ◽  
M. R. Vincent ◽  
J. Dziura ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Type 1 Diabetes ◽  
Young Children ◽  
Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion ◽  
Insulin Infusion ◽  
Subcutaneous Insulin ◽  
Very Young Children
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