Diabetes, Hypoglycemia, Insulin Dosing, Renal Dysfunction
Conditions
Keywords
Diabetes, Renal Failure, Dialysis, End Stage Renal Disease, Hypoglycemia
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to assess whether the current recommendation for a 50% dose reduction in insulin for diabetic patients with a creatinine clearance (CrCl) ≤15 mL/min or on hemodialysis results in an increased number of hypoglycemic episodes.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Inpatient men and women 18 years of age and older with a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) with CrCl ≥60, 16-59 or ≤15 milliliters/minute.
Exclusion criteria
* Patients less than 18 years of age, pregnant patients
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Hypoglycemia | Last 5 years |
Countries
United States