Diabetics

Diabetes therapy

Redefining Inpatient Diabetes Care: A Policy-Driven Approach to Safe and Effective Technology Use

Advanced diabetes self-management technology, such as integrated insulin pumps with continuous glucose monitors (CGM), has become increasingly popular among patients with diabetes. However, concerns surrounding their use in the inpatient setting, including safety risks and provider and nursing comfort, have raised questions about their effectiveness. A recent study published in

Type 2 diabetes

Dexmedetomidine's Impact on Glucose Regulation in Diabetic Patients Undergoing Colon Cancer Surgery

Researchers from the First Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University conducted a randomized double-blinded controlled trial to investigate the effect of dexmedetomidine on glucose homeostasis in patients with type 2 diabetes undergoing laparoscopic colorectal cancer radical resection. The study involved 80 participants with type 2 diabetes, who were divided into