Hospital Diabetes Meeting 2022

Abstract

The annual Virtual Hospital Diabetes Meeting was hosted by Diabetes Technology Society on April 1 and April 2, 2022. This meeting brought together experts in diabetes technology to discuss various new developments in the field of managing diabetes in hospitalized patients. Meeting topics included (1) digital health and the hospital, (2) blood glucose targets, (3) software for inpatient diabetes, (4) surgery, (5) transitions, (6) coronavirus disease and diabetes in the hospital, (7) drugs for diabetes, (8) continuous glucose monitoring, (9) quality improvement, (10) diabetes care and educatinon, and (11) uniting people, process, and technology to achieve optimal glycemic management. This meeting covered new technology that will enable better care of people with diabetes if they are hospitalized.

The Challenge in Managing Healthcare Waste in the Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus in Brazil

“…ployment, 2005). Despite these guidelines, improper disposal of these wastes remains a challenge (Huang et al, 2022). A significant milestone in DM treatment in 2017 in the UHS is the provision of disposable insulin pens, in addition to short needles (Ministry of Health, 2017).…”

“…The use of disposable and single-use devices, coupled with other mobile technologies, has facilitated the lives of people with DM as they offer convenience and assist in the organization and handling of supplies (Klonoff et al, 2020). Items such as needles, syringes, lancets, insulin vials, and even by-products of medications are included in this logistics (Klonoff et al, 2020;Huang et al, 2022).…”

“…Of particular interest are insulin pens, introduced in 1980 to improve the treatment of DM (Huang et al, 2022;Jefferson, Marteu, Smith, & Baum, 1985). Currently, there are two types of insulin pens: reusable and disposable.…”

“…Despite current guidelines, the improper disposal of these waste materials due to a lack of knowledge remains a longstanding global challenge (Bouhanick, Hadjadj, & Weekers, 2000) and continues to persist (Huang et al, 2022). A recent cross-sectional study conducted in Egypt with 450 patients aimed to assess the knowledge and practices of individuals with DM regarding the safe disposal of insulin injection devices.…”

Individualized Approaches to Diabetes Care in Nursing Homes

“…As a result of these discussions, the ICP is formulated in conjunction with the patient and his or her loved ones, as well as the patient's primary care physician and other nurses and senior caregivers 17,46 . This report is attached to the patient's medical records and contains all of the findings and conclusions from the first evaluation, as well as directions for nurses and caregivers written in clear language and providing suitable monitoring schedules (dates for future consultations and tests).…”