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[Hospital diabetes management (Update 2026)]
Julia K Mader1, Felix Aberer1, Johanna M Brix2
1Universitätsklinik für Innere Medizin, Klinische Abteilung für Endokrinologie und Diabetologie, Medizinische Universität Graz, Graz, Österreich.
Wiener Klinische Wochenschrift
|May 20, 2026
Summary
This position statement provides Austrian Diabetes Association recommendations for managing diabetes patients during hospital stays and surgery. It covers glucose targets, insulin, and other diabetes medications, including special considerations.
Area of Science:
- Endocrinology
- Metabolic Disorders
- Clinical Practice Guidelines
Background:
- Diabetes management requires specific protocols during inpatient stays and perioperative periods.
- Current evidence guides optimal glycemic control and medication use in hospitalized patients with diabetes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present evidence-based recommendations for diabetes management in Austrian hospitals.
- To provide guidance on glucose targets, insulin therapy, and antihyperglycemic agents for inpatient and perioperative settings.
Main Methods:
- A review of current evidence was conducted.
- Recommendations were formulated by the Austrian Diabetes Association.
Main Results:
- Specific glucose targets for hospitalized patients are outlined.
- Guidance on insulin therapy, oral, and injectable antihyperglycemic agents is provided.
- Special situations like intravenous insulin, glucocorticoid therapy, and diabetes technology use are addressed.
Conclusions:
- Standardized management protocols are crucial for improving outcomes in hospitalized diabetes patients.
- These recommendations aim to optimize diabetes care in inpatient and perioperative settings.
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