Hyperglycemia Archives - Endocrinology Advisor

Hyperglycemia Linked to Higher Mortality in Patients With COVID-19

August 7, 2020

For COVID-19 patients without a previous diagnosis of diabetes, fasting blood glucose ≥7.0 mmol/L is an independent predictor of 28-day mortality.

General Endocrinology

Characteristics of Hyperglycemic Emergencies in COVID-19

By

Morgan E. Meissner

July 28, 2020

COVID-19 is associated with hyperglycemic emergencies, particularly in patients with existing type 2 diabetes and of African ethnicity.

General Endocrinology

Considerations for Treatment of Endocrine Dysfunction in COVID-19

By

Morgan E. Meissner

July 23, 2020

Review authors summarized preliminary research on COVID-19 and past research on SARS-CoV-1 regarding their relationship with endocrine dysfunction.

Diabetes

New Clinical Model May Predict Abnormal Glycemic Control During Hospital Stay

By

Amit Akirov, MD

June 29, 2020

Researchers developed a clinical tool to identify patients at risk for persistent abnormal glucose levels during hospitalization.

Type 1 Diabetes

Hyperglycemia Common in Patients With T1D and COVID-19

June 25, 2020

Presentation patterns are similar in patients with type 1 diabetes admitted with confirmed or suspected COVID-19.

General Endocrinology

Effect of Hyperglycemia on Outcomes Following Thrombectomy for Stroke

By

Amit Akirov, MD

May 7, 2020

Fasting hyperglycemia on the next day following mechanical thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke is associated with worse outcomes at 3-months.

Diabetes

COVID-19 Outcomes Worse With Diabetes, Hyperglycemia

May 6, 2020

Diabetes and/or uncontrolled hyperglycemia occur frequently among hospitalized patients with COVID-19 and are associated with worse outcomes.

General Endocrinology

Hyperglycemia and COVID-19: Why Management of Glucose Levels Is Essential

By

Rachael Beairsto

May 5, 2020

Hyperglycemia may worsen outcomes in COVID-19 due to a rapid inflammatory response and increased glycosylation of the ACE2 receptor.

Diabetes

Trends in Hyperglycemic Emergencies From 2006 to 2015 Show Increases in DKA, HHS

March 27, 2020

From 2009 to 2015, there were increases in diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state (HHS) events among adults.

Diabetes

Hyperglycemia May Worsen Outcomes of Intravenous Thrombolysis in Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke

By

Amit Akirov, MD

August 7, 2019

Hyperglycemia on admission is associated with worse clinical outcomes in patients with and without diabetes following intravenous thrombolysis for acute ischemic stroke.