A qualitative study to explore experiences and views of patients and their family members managing steroid‐induced hyperglycaemia ( steroid-induced hyperglycaemia (SIH) ) out of hospital
Authors' conclusion
Our findings emphasise having robust, individualised, post-discharge care planning; better communication across care pathways; and provision of skills and resources to all partners in healthcare.
Study context
- Population
- Patients requiring diabetes inpatient team input due to steroid usage (February 2022–March 2023), their family members and diabetes care clinicianspatients interviewed
- Participants
- 23 patients
- Outcome
- Experiences of managing SIH out of hospital
Methodological detailsremote interviews, framework analysis
- Remote interviews
- Framework analysis
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
Patients followed up after discharge by diabetes specialist team (remainder referred to primary care)
15
65%
Median (IQR) glucocorticoid daily dose (prednisolone-equivalent)
40 mg
20–60
Family members interviewed
9
Diabetes care clinicians interviewed
5
Original publication
A qualitative study to explore experiences and views of patients and their family members managing steroid‐induced hyperglycaemia ( SIH ) out of hospital. Diabet Med. Published 9 September 2025. doi:10.
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