门冬胰岛素与人普通胰岛素及胰岛素泵在2型糖尿病患者围手术期的疗效比较

目的：探讨速效胰岛素类似物（门冬胰岛素,诺和锐）与人普通胰岛素（诺和灵R）及胰岛素泵在2型糖尿病（T2DM）围手术期治疗中的有效性和安全性。方法：158例围手术期T2DM患者随机分为胰岛素泵输注门冬胰岛素治疗CSII组52例,门冬胰岛素多次皮下注射治疗MSII（A）组56例,人普通胰岛素多次皮下注射治疗MSII（B）组50例。观察各组患者治疗前后空腹和餐后2h血糖变化、血糖迭标时间、胰岛素用量、低血糖发生率及术后并发症发生率。结果：3组治疗后血糖均明显低于抬疗前,CSII组治疗后血糖低于MSII（A）组（P〈o．05）,MSII（A）组治疗后血糖低于MSII（B）组（P〈0．05）;术后并发症CSII组低于MSII（A）组（P〈0．05）,MSII㈧组低于MSII（B）组（P〈0．05）。结论：门冬胰岛素对T2DM围手术期血糖控制有较好的有效性、安全性和顺应性,胰岛素泵是2型糖尿病患者围手术期胰岛素输注的最佳模式。     

胰岛素不同给药方式对妊娠期糖尿病患者围手术期血糖控制的效果研究

目的:研究胰岛素不同给药方式对妊娠期糖尿病患者围手术期血糖控制的效果与安全性。方法:选择2013年11月～2016年11月于我院接受治疗的92例妊娠期糖尿病患者,所有患者按随机数字表法分为对照组和研究组,每组46例。对照组围手术期予以皮下注射胰岛素治疗,研究组围手术期予以胰岛素泵治疗。比较两组空腹血糖(FBG),餐后2 h血糖(2hPBG),血糖达标情况,抗生素使用情况,切口愈合情况、住院时间及并发症的发生情况。结果:治疗后12 h、24 h及36 h,两组FBG、2hPBG水平均较治疗前显著下降,且研究组以上指标均低于对照组(P0.05)。研究组血糖达标、抗生素使用、切口愈合及住院时间均明显短于对照组(P0.05)。两组均有低血糖、切口感染发生,研究组并发症发生率低于对照组(P0.05)。结论:胰岛素泵输注胰岛素对妊娠期糖尿病患者围手术血糖的控制效果明显优于皮下注射胰岛素,且其安全性更高。     

短期胰岛素泵强化治疗糖尿病的临床疗效观察

目的 观察比较短期应用胰岛素泵连续皮下输注(CSII)和多次皮下胰岛素注射治疗(MSII)糖尿病患者的疗效.方法 156例糖尿病患者随机分为CSII组和MSII组,分析比较两组血糖控制达标所需时间、胰岛素量及低血糖的发生率.结果 CSII组血糖达标所需时间、胰岛索量、低血糖发生率明显低于MSII组,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.01).结论 短期胰岛索泵强化治疗能较好模拟胰岛素分泌的生理节律,更快、更有效地控制高血糖,明显缩短血糖达标所需时间,减少血糖波动和低血糖的发生.     

甘精胰岛素联合门冬胰岛素对2型糖尿病患者脂糖代谢及生存质量的影响

目的:探讨甘精胰岛素联合门冬胰岛素对2型糖尿病(T2DM)患者脂糖代谢及生存质量的影响。方法:选取T2DM患者97例,根据随机数字表法将患者分为对照组(n=48)与研究组(n=49),对照组给予门冬胰岛素治疗,研究组在对照组基础上联合甘精胰岛素治疗,比较两组治疗前后血糖指标、血脂指标、生存质量情况,记录两组治疗期间不良反应情况。结果:两组患者治疗后空腹血糖(FBG)、餐后2 h血糖(2hPBG)、糖化血红蛋白(HbA1c)、总胆固醇(TC)、甘油三酯(TG)以及低密度脂蛋白胆固醇(LDL-C)水平均较治疗前下降,研究组低于对照组(P0.05)。两组患者治疗后心理评分、生理评分、社会关系评分、治疗依从性评分均较治疗前升高,且研究组高于对照组(P0.05)。研究组不良反应总发生率低于对照组(P0.05)。结论:甘精胰岛素联合门冬胰岛素可有效改善T2DM患者血糖、血脂水平,安全性较好,可提高患者生存质量。     

不同干预方式对初发2型糖尿病患者胰岛功能和胰岛素敏感性的影响

目的:观察不同形式的短期干预对初发2型糖尿病(T2DM)患者胰岛功能及胰岛素敏感性的影响。方法:48例初发T2DM患者随机分为胰岛素泵治疗组(CSII组)、多次胰岛素注射治疗组(MDI组)与口服降糖药治疗组(OHA组)。各组患者血糖控制达标后巩固治疗2周停药,继以饮食、运动治疗。于治疗前、停药后3天以及随访一年时分别进行静脉葡萄糖耐量试验(IVGTT),比较各组患者血糖水平、第一时相胰岛素分泌(AIR)和Homaβ。随访期间,两次空腹血糖(FPG)7.0mmol/l和/或餐后2小时血糖(PPG)10.0mmol/l者,记为继发失效,记录各组患者继发失效率。结果:①CSII、MDI组患者控制血糖所需时间显著低于OHA组(均P0.05)。②各组患者治疗后血糖控制较治疗前显著改善,胰岛素原/胰岛素比值较治疗前显著降低(均P0.05)。③与治疗前比较,CSII、MDI组患者治疗后与随访1年时Homaβ、AIR显著增加,治疗后Homa-IR显著降低;而仅在FPG11.1mmol/l时,OHA组患者治疗后AIR显著增加(均P0.05)。④随访期间,CSII、MDI及OHA组患者继发失效率(分别为29.4%、38.9%、38.4%)之间无显著差异(均P0.05)。结论:与口服降糖药比较,采用短期胰岛素强化方案(CSII和MDI)治疗T2DM患者可快速稳定控制血糖,显著改善远期胰岛功能,且提高胰岛素敏感性。     

持续皮下胰岛素注射对2型糖尿病合并肺部感染患者的疗效分析

目的:分析持续皮下注射胰岛素对2型糖尿病(T2DM)合并肺部感染患者的临床疗效。方法:将我院2010年6月至2013年6月收治的86例2型糖尿病合并肺部感染患者随机分为2组,分别采用胰岛素泵持续皮下注射(治疗组)和多次皮下注射胰岛素(对照组),观察患者血糖指标、血糖达标时间、低血糖发生率及肺部感染治愈率情况。结果:治疗后,两组患者的血糖均得到控制,治疗组的血糖指标变化、血糖达标时间及住院时间均优于对照组,差异均有统计学意义(均P0.05)。治疗组的低血糖发生率明显低于对照组,而肺部感染治愈率显著高于对照组,差异均有统计学意义(均P0.05)。结论:胰岛素泵持续皮下胰岛素注射在治疗2型糖尿病合并肺部感染患者中使用,血糖达标迅速,降低低血糖发生率,缩短住院时间,提高感染治愈率,临床效果好。     

持续皮下输注赖脯胰岛素治疗老年非初诊2 型糖尿病患者临床观察

目的:观察比较持续皮下输注赖脯胰岛素与常规注射预混赖脯胰岛素对老年非初诊2型糖尿病患者的疗效与安全性。方法:将58例老年2型糖尿病患者随机分为观察组(29例)与对照组(29例),观察组用赖脯胰岛素经胰岛素泵持续皮下输注(CSI-I),对照组用精蛋白锌重组赖脯胰岛素25注射液,2次/d,常规皮下注射。两组患者均给予糖尿病教育、饮食控制及适量运动,共治疗2周。比较治疗前后两组患者的血糖、胰岛素用量、血糖达标时间以及低血糖发生率。结果:治疗后两组患者空腹血糖、餐后血糖均较治疗前下降(P<0.05),观察组血糖达标时间、胰岛素用量均明显低于对照组(P<0.05)。两组低血糖发生率无明显差异。结论:持续皮下输注赖脯胰岛素具有较好的疗效与安全性,是控制老年非初诊2型糖尿病患者较佳的方法。     

碘-131联合胰岛素泵治疗2型糖尿病伴发甲亢的近远期疗效及对骨代谢指标的影响

目的:探讨碘-131(~(131)I)联合胰岛素泵治疗2型糖尿病(T2DM)伴发甲亢的近远期疗效及对骨代谢指标的影响。方法:选取2016年5月至2018年5月我院收治的T2DM伴发甲亢患者125例为研究对象,按照随机数字表法分为A组(n=42)、B组(n=42)和C组(n=41)。其中A组给予~(131)I联合胰岛素泵治疗,B组给予~(131)I联合二甲双胍治疗,C组给予胰岛素泵联合甲硫咪唑治疗。比较三组患者治疗后近远期的临床疗效、治疗前后血糖指标、甲状腺功能指标、骨代谢指标以及不良反应发生情况。结果:治疗后,A组临床近期、远期疗效总有效率高于B组和C组,复发率低于B组、C组(P0.05)。治疗后三组患者促甲状腺素(TSH)水平高于治疗前,且A组高于B组,游离三碘甲状腺原氨酸(FT_3)、游离甲状腺素(FT_4)、总三碘甲状腺原氨酸(TT_3)、总甲状腺素(TT_4)水平低于治疗前,且A组低于B组、C组(P0.05)。治疗后三组患者空腹血糖(FPG)、餐后2小时血糖(2h PG)和糖化血红蛋白(Hb A1c)水平低于治疗前,且A组低于B组、C组(P0.05)。治疗后三组患者骨钙素(BGP)、降钙素(CT)、I型前胶原N端肽(PINP)、β-胶原降解产物(β-CTX)、磷酸酶(ALP)水平低于治疗前,且A组低于B组、C组(P0.05)。治疗期间三组患者不良反应发生率比较无统计学差异(P0.05)。结论:采用~(131)I联合胰岛素泵治疗T2DM伴发甲亢患者安全有效,可改善患者甲状腺功能及骨代谢指标,降低血糖水平。     

胰岛素泵强化治疗对初诊2型糖尿病的疗效观察

目的:观察胰岛素泵强化治疗对合并肥胖和高脂血症的初诊2型糖尿病(T2DM)患者的疗效。方法:采用胰岛素泵持续皮下输注(CS‖)超短效门冬胰岛素(诺和锐)强化治疗15天(15d)54例合并肥胖和高脂血症的新诊断T2DM患者,分别在强化治疗15d结束时和继治疗90d时观察患者的血糖、糖化血红蛋白、血脂、体重指数和反应胰岛β细胞功能的胰岛素和C肽指标改变情况。结果:在强化治疗15d撤泵时和治疗90d后患者血糖明显下降;而糖化血红蛋白、血脂、体重指数、胰腺β细胞功能在治疗90d时改善明显。结论:早期胰岛素泵强化治疗新诊断的2型糖尿病(T2DM)患者,不仅可使其血糖尽早达标,而且还可明显降低血脂和体重指数、糖化血红蛋白,并使部分患者胰岛β细胞功能恢复,一段时期内脱离药物治疗,提高生活质量。     

门冬胰岛素、地特胰岛素、甘精胰岛素分别联合二甲双胍对糖尿病孕妇妊娠结局的影响

摘要 目的：探究门冬胰岛素、地特胰岛素、甘精胰岛素分别联合二甲双胍对糖尿病孕妇妊娠结局的影响。方法：随机抽取本院400例妊娠期糖尿病产妇为研究对象，按照简单随机法分为对照组（n=100例）、试验A组（n=100例）、试验B组（n=100例）和试验C组（n=100例）。对照组采用口服二甲双胍治疗，试验A、B、C组，分别采用门冬胰岛素、地特胰岛素、甘精胰岛素联合二甲双胍治疗。对比四组产妇的分娩方式，各产程时间，体重指数（BMI）、随机血糖、内脂素、脂联素的水平，妊娠并发症发生率，新生儿结局。结果：试验A、B、C组的自然分娩率均高于对照组（P<0.05），且试验A组的自然分娩率均高于试验B组、试验C组（P<0.05），试验B组、试验C组的自然分娩率对比无差异（P>0.05）；对照组、试验A、B、C组自然分娩产妇的第一产程、第二产程、第三产程时间对比无差异（P>0.05）；试验A、B、C组的BMI指数、随机血糖、内脂素、脂联素的水平均低于对照组（P<0.05），且试验A组的BMI指数、随机血糖、内脂素、脂联素的水平均低于试验B组、试验C组（P<0.05），试验B组、试验C组的BMI指数、随机血糖、内脂素、脂联素的水平对比无差异（P>0.05）；试验A、B、C组的妊娠并发症发生率均低于对照组（P<0.05），且试验A组的妊娠并发症发生率低于试验B组、试验C组（P<0.05），试验B组、试验C组的妊娠并发症发生率对比无差异（P>0.05）；试验A、B、C组的新生儿不良结局发生率均低于对照组（P<0.05），且试验A组的新生儿不良结局发生率低于试验B组、试验C组（P<0.05），试验B组、试验C组的新生儿不良结局发生率对比无差异（P>0.05）。结论：门冬胰岛素、地特胰岛素、甘精胰岛素分别联合二甲双胍均能够提高糖尿病孕妇妊娠的自然分娩率，降低BMI指数、随机血糖、内脂素、脂联素的水平，降低妊娠并发症发生率，改良新生儿不良结局，其中门冬胰岛素的疗效最好，具有较强的临床推广价值。     

The Effectiveness and Risks of Programming an Insulin Pump to Counteract The Dawn Phenomenon in Type 1 Diabetes

ObjectiveContinuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) programming for an early morning increase in insulin delivery is frequently recommended to counteract the rise in glucose prior to breakfast (dawn phenomenon). However, both the effectiveness and safety of this approach have not been tested in the ambulatory setting. Using continuous glucose monitoring, we investigated the safety and effectiveness of early morning CSII programming for management of the dawn phenomenon in subjects with type 1 diabetes.MethodsWe conducted a controlled, observational, 8-month longitudinal study of type 1 diabetic patients (N = 40). Reproducibility of the dawn phenomenon was determined in subjects treated with multiple daily injections of insulin (n = 12) and those on CSII who did not program an early morning increase in insulin delivery (CSII non-programmers; n = 8). The effects of early morning CSII programming were determined by comparing rates of the dawn phenomenon and hypoglycemia in CSII nonprogrammers versus CSII users who programmed an early morning increase in insulin delivery (CSII programmers; n = 20).ResultsThe dawn phenomenon occurred in all tested subjects to a variable extent (median rate, 56% of nights). CSII programming was not associated with a reduction in the occurrence of the dawn phenomenon (42%) compared to nonprogrammers (48%) (P = .47) nor in the magnitude of the dawn phenomenon. Hypoglycemia occurred more frequently in the CSII programmers (37%) compared with nonprogrammers (18%) (P = .001).ConclusionThe dawn phenomenon occurs unpredictably; therefore, early morning CSII programming for a fixed increase in early morning insulin delivery is ineffective and may be hazardous to the patient. (Endocr Pract. 2014;20:1290-1296)     

Insulin Lispro with Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion is Safe and Effective in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes: A Randomized Crossover Trial of Insulin Lispro Versus Insulin Aspart

ObjectiveThis study provides clinical information regarding the use of insulin lispro versus insulin aspart in continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) in adult patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D).MethodsAfter a 2-week lead-in period, 122 subjects treated with CSII therapy were randomized to 32 weeks of treatment during 2 separate 16-week treatment periods (TPs) with crossover beginning with insulin lispro (n = 60) or insulin aspart (n = 62). Glycated hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c), total daily insulin dose, and weight were recorded at the end of TP1 and TP2. Adverse events (AEs) and hypoglycemic events (overall, documented symptomatic, nocturnal, or severe) were recorded throughout the TPs. Data were analyzed using statistical methods that accounted for repeated measurements.ResultsA total of 107 subjects completed the study; 7 discontinued in TP1 and 8 discontinued in TP2. Insulin lispro was noninferior to insulin aspart in endpoint (weeks 16 and 32) HbA1c over TP1 and TP2 combined. Total daily insulin dose, weight change, and incidence and rates of hypoglycemia were not statistically significantly different between treatments. One case of severe hypoglycemia and 1 of diabetic ketoacidosis was observed with insulin aspart. One case of severe infusion site abscess was noted with insulin lispro. Overall, both insulin lispro and insulin aspart were well tolerated with similar AEs reported.ConclusionInsulin lispro and insulin aspart performed similarly after 16 weeks of treatment, with non-inferiority for HbA1c and no significant difference in parameters measured. These findings indicate that insulin lispro and insulin aspart can both be used safely and effectively in patients with T2D using CSII. (Endocr Pract. 2015;21:247-257)     

Comparison of pharmacokinetic properties,physicochemical stability,and pump compatibility of 3 rapid-acting insulin analogues— aspart,lispro, and glulisine

ObjectiveTo compare how the rapid-acting insulin analogues (RAIAs) aspart, lispro, and glulisine perform in continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) therapy regarding (1) pharmacokinetic properties, (2) chemical and physical stability, and (3) pump compatibility.MethodsPubMed was searched for articles pertaining to the use of RAIAs in CSII, without a restriction on the time period.ResultsThese RAIAs have pharmacokinetic profiles that more closely mimic endogenous insulin in comparison with regular human insulin and tend to produce less hypoglycemia. Among these RAIAs, the rates of absorption and clinical efficacy in terms of glycemic control were similar. Although glulisine showed a faster onset of action in some studies with aspart and lispro, this advantage lasted only for a maximum of 1 hour, after which results were similar for glulisine and aspart or lispro. Each RAIA is created by making minor amino acid substitutions to the regular human insulin molecule and adding a stabilizer to help prevent fibrillation. A series of chemical and covalent changes affecting the primary structure of an insulin preparation, however, may cause decomposition during storage, handling, and use, diminishing the potency of the insulin molecule while contained in an insulin pump. Precipitation, fibrillation, and occlusion may ensue, undermining compatibility for CSII pump use. Aspart has demonstrated the greatest chemical and physical stability in the insulin pump, with the lowest rates of overall occlusion in comparison with lispro and glulisine (aspart 9.2%, lispro 15.7%, and glulisine 40.9%; P < .01).ConclusionAspart is the most compatible of the 3 RAIAs for pump use. (Endocr Pract. 2011;17:271-280)     

Safety and Efficacy of a Peri-Operative Protocol for Patients with Diabetes Treated with Continuous Subcutaneous Insulin Infusion who are Admitted for Same-Day Surgery

Objective: The number of people with diabetes using continuous subcutaneous insulin infusions (CSII) with an insulin pump has risen dramatically, creating new challenges when these patients are admitted to the hospital for surgical or other procedures. There is limited literature guiding CSII use during surgical procedures.Methods: The study was carried out in a large, urban, tertiary care hospital. We enrolled 49 patients using insulin pump therapy presenting for 57 elective surgeries. We developed a CSII peri-operative glycemic management protocol (PGMP) to standardize insulin pump management in patients admitted to a same-day surgery unit (SDSU). The purpose was evaluate the safety (% capillary blood glucose (CBG) <70 mg/dL and/or pump incidents) and efficacy (first postoperative CBG ≤200 mg/dL) of the CSII PGMP. We determine the contribution of admission CBG, type of anesthesia, surgery length, and peri-operative steroid use on postoperative glycemic control.Results: Overall, 63% of patients treated according to the CSII PGMP had a first postoperative CBG ≤200 mg/dL. There were no episodes of intra- or postoperative hypoglycemia. For patients treated with the CSII PGMP, the mean postoperative CBG was lower in patients with anticipated or actual surgical length ≤120 minutes (158.1 ± 53.9 vs. 216 ± 77.7 mg/dL, P<.01). No differences were observed with admission CBG, type of anesthesia, or steroid use.Conclusions: This study demonstrates that a CSII PGMP is both safe and effective for patients admitted for elective surgical procedures and provides an example of a standardized protocol for use in clinical practice.Abbreviations: A1C = glycated hemoglobin BG = blood glucose CBG = capillary blood glucose CSII = continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion DM = diabetes mellitus EMR = electronic medical record IV = intravenous PGMP = peri-operative glycemic management protocol SDS = same-day surgery SDSU = same-day surgery unit SQ = subcutaneous UC = usual care     

Effect of different insulin administration modalities on vitamin D metabolism of insulin-dependent diabetic patients

The vitamin D status of IDDs was studied in 3 groups of patients who were treated for several months with (i) conventional insulin therapy (group I, n = 17, HbA1 = 10.1 +/- 0.5%); (ii) continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII, group II, n = 11, HbA1 = 8.9 +/- 0.6%); and (iii) continuous intraperitoneal insulin infusion (CPII, group III, n = 13, HbA1 = 8.0 +/- 0.4%). In all patient groups the plasma concentration of vitamin D metabolites were within normal range. However plasma 25 OH D (ng/ml) was significantly lower in groups I (13.0 +/- 0.8, P less than 0.01) and II (12.5 +/- 1.5, P less than 0.02) than in group III: 22.1 +/- 2.3 (normal range 7-27). Plasma 24,25-(OH)2D (ng/ml) was positively correlated to plasma 25 OH D and was significantly decreased in groups I (1.5 +/- 0.2, P less than 0.05) and II (1.4 +/- 0.2, P less than 0.05) compared with group III: 2.3 +/- 0.3. No significant differences were found in plasma 1,25-(OH)2D between the three groups of diabetics. Plasma PTH was similar in the three groups. The same differences in plasma 25 OH D were observed between the patients treated with CPII and 15 subcutaneously treated patients matched for diabetic control (HbA1 less than 10 per cent). The present results seem to indicate that insulin might have a stimulatory effect on the hepatic 25 hydroxylase activity.     

Special management of insulin lispro in continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion in young diabetic children: a randomized cross-over study

OBJECTIVE: To compare the safety, efficacy and management of insulin lispro (LP) with regular human insulin (RH) in young diabetic children treated with continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII). STUDY DESIGN: 27 very young diabetic children (age 4.6 +/- 2.2 years) treated with CSII participated in an open-label, randomized cross-over multicenter study comparing 2 periods of 16 weeks of CSII with LP or RH. RESULTS: Mean daily basal rate was significantly higher during the LP period (p = 0.04). No differences were seen in changes in HbA1c levels, number of hypoglycemic events, cutaneous infections and catheter occlusions. There was no significant difference between the two treatments for preprandial and postprandial glucose values, although prandial glucose excursions tended to be lower with LP (significant at dinner, p = 0.01). Mean blood glucose levels were significantly higher at 0.00 and 3.00 a.m. during LP therapy (p < 0.05). No episode of ketoacidosis occurred during LP treatment. More parents indicated that LP made their own and the child's daily life easier (p = 0.02) and preferred LP (p = 0.01). CONCLUSIONS: LP in CSII therapy in children is safe, as effective as RH, improved postprandial excursions, met the needs of young children in their daily life well, and gained their parents' satisfaction and preference. However, a shorter duration of LP resulted in hyperglycemia during the first part of the night, which must be compensated for by increasing nocturnal basal rates during this time.     

IMPROVED HBA1C,TOTAL DAILY INSULIN DOSE,AND TREATMENT SATISFACTION WITH INSULIN PUMP THERAPY COMPARED TO MULTIPLE DAILY INSULIN INJECTIONS IN PATIENTS WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES IRRESPECTIVE OF BASELINE C-PEPTIDE LEVELS

Objective: Fasting C-peptide levels are used to differentiate type 1 from type 2 diabetes (T2D), thereby determining eligibility for coverage of continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) for patients with T2D.Methods: A total of 168 patients (74 female/94 male, aged 55.5 ± 9.7 years) were randomized to CSII, and 163 patients (77 female/86 male, aged 56.4 ± 9.5 years) were randomized to multiple daily injections (MDI) of insulin and grouped by baseline C-peptide level: group A (≤183 pmol/L [≤0.55 ng/mL]); group B (>183 pmol/L [>0.55 ng/mL]). At 6 months, the MDI group crossed over to CSII. Within- and between-group comparisons were recorded at 6 and 12 months in the entire group and separately for those patients aged ≥65 years.Results: CSII reduced hemoglobin A1c (A1c) equally in groups A (P = .0006, P = .0022) and B (P<.0001, P<.0001) at 6 and 12 months, respectively. There was an increase in weight in group A versus group B at 6 months but not 12 months (P<.03). CSII therapy reduced total daily dose (TDD) of insulin and improved treatment satisfaction similarly in groups A and B. The results for patients aged ≥65 years displayed a similar trend as the entire group.Conclusion: A1c, TDD of insulin, and treatment satisfaction improved for T2D patients using CSII versus MDI therapy, irrespective of baseline C-peptide level. A subgroup of patients aged ≥65 years displayed a similar trend. These results support abandoning C-peptide as a criterion for reimbursing CSII therapy in patients with diabetes.Abbreviations: A1c = hemoglobin A1c; CMS = Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; CSII = continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion; DTSQ = Diabetes Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire; MDI = multiple daily injections; RCT = randomized controlled trials; T1D = type 1 diabetes; T2D = type 2 diabetes; TDD = total daily dose     

Patient Outcomes after Implementation of a Protocol for Inpatient Insulin Pump Therapy

ObjectiveTo determine the safety and the results of use of an inpatient insulin pump protocol (IIPP).MethodsIn this quality improvement initiative, review of medical records of bedside capillary blood glucose (CBG) levels and pump-related adverse events was performed on 50 consecutive inpatients admitted to the hospital with continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII) after implementation of our IIPP. Patients were categorized in 3 groups on the basis of evidence in the medical records for IIPP in combination with inpatient diabetes service consultation (group 1; n = 34), for IIPP alone (group 2; n = 12), or for usual care (group 3; n = 4). Patients identified during hospital admission as using CSII therapy were invited to complete a satisfaction questionnaire for inpatient CSII use.ResultsMean CBG levels were similar among the 3 groups (groups 1, 2, and 3: 173 ± 43 mg/dL versus 187 ± 62 mg/dL versus 218 ± 46 mg/dL, respectively). Although there were more patient-days with blood glucose > 300 mg/ dL in group 3 (P = .02), there were no significant group differences in the frequency of hypoglycemia (CBG < 70 mg/ dL). Only 1 pump malfunction and 1 infusion site problem were reported among all study patients. No serious adverse events related to CSII therapy occurred. The majority of patients (86%) reported satisfaction with their ability to continue CSII use in the hospital.ConclusionPatients using CSII as outpatients are candidates for inpatient diabetes self-management. Inexperience with these devices on the part of hospital personnel together with the limited studies of patient experience with CSII in the hospital contributes to inconsistencies in management of these patients. An IIPP provides a standardized and safe approach to the use of CSII in the hospital. (Endocr Pract. 2009;15:415-424)