Impact of a Specialized Team in Diabetes on Glucometric Parameters and Efficiency Indicators During Hospital Admission in Medical Units
Authors' conclusion
We conclude that the management of diabetes by an SDT in medical units is an effective and cost-benefit strategy.
Study context
- Population
- Patients with diabetes admitted to medical units
- Participants
- 149 vs 289
- Exposure
- Specialized diabetes team management vs standard of care
- Specialized diabetes team (SDT)n = 149
- Standard of caren = 289reference
- Outcome
- Hypoglycemia prevalence
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
P = 0.013
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Further findings
| Outcome | SDT | Standard of care | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOSSignificant reduction with SDT | 12.56 ± 11.94 | 16.28 ± 15.54 | P = 0.005 |
- Readmissions due to acute hyperglycemia · 3 months after discharge · reduction with SDT
- P = 0.019
Hypoglycemia and length of stay (LOS), multivariate analysis
- Hypoglycemia was independently related to LOS
Original publication
Impact of a Specialized Team in Diabetes on Glucometric Parameters and Efficiency Indicators During Hospital Admission in Medical Units. Diabetes Technol Ther. Published 23 July 2025. doi:10.
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