Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperosmolar hyperglycaemic state (HHS) remain two of the most commonly encountered metabolic emergencies. They are both…
Modern strategies for management of glycaemia in type 1 diabetes
The last decade has seen significant advances in the management of type 1 diabetes mellitus. The usual management of type…
Hypoglycaemia in diabetes
Hypoglycaemia is a feared and common unwanted effect of diabetes mellitus treated with insulin or sulfonylureas; it is the main…
Glycaemic management in patients with diabetes in hospital
The prevalence of diabetes mellitus in the inpatient population is three times greater than in the general population. A significant…