Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of the study is to compare the efficacy of enhanced published best practice paper-based insulin titration protocol for glycaemic control in hospitalised patients with type 2 diabetes for the length of hospital stay.
Interventions
The Intervention is a paper based protocol, which provides suggestions for new insulin doses (basal-bolus regime).
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Type 2 diabetes * Blood glucose in the range between 140 - 400 mg/dl * Expected stay ≥ 48 hours
Exclusion criteria
* Hyperglycemia without known history of type 2 diabetes mellitus * Impaired renal function (serum creatinine ≥3.0mg/dL) * Clinically relevant hepatic disease
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Mean blood glucose | duration of hospital stay (48 hours - maximum three weeks) | Mean blood glucose over 24 hours |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Number of glucose measurements in hyperglycaemic ranges | duration of hospital stay (48 hours - maximum three weeks) |
Countries
Austria