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Oral Anti Diabetic Agents in the Hospital
Sponsor: Emory University
Summary
This randomized controlled clinical trial will assess whether continuation of home oral antidiabetic agents during hospitalization can be used as a safe and effective alternative to insulin therapy in the management of diabetes in the hospital. The primary outcome of the study is to determine differences in glycemic control as measured by mean daily blood glucose concentration between oral antidiabetic medications and basal bolus therapy in hospitalized patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D).
Official title: Use of Oral Antidiabetic Agents in Hospitalized Patients With Diabetes
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 80 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
255
Start Date
2020-08-07
Completion Date
2026-03
Last Updated
2026-02-27
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Oral Anti-diabetes Drugs alone
OADs will be continued at same outpatient dosage unless contraindicated. Participants will be switched to the preferred drug within the category of medication they take at home. Dose adjustment for OADs will be based on clinical/laboratory status. The OAD will be held if the participant is placed on strict nil per os (NPO) and is unable to take oral medications after enrollment.
Basal bolus insulin
Basal insulin with glargine or detemir will be used as per the hospital formulary.
Supplemental insulin
Supplemental (correction) lispro or aspart insulin following the supplemental/sliding scale standard of care protocol for BG \>140 mg/dl.
Continuous glucose monitoring (CGM)
A subset of participants (50 per study arm) will be randomized to take part in an optional study where a CGM device will be placed for the duration of the study. CGM reports will be reviewed at the end of the study to assess parameters of glycemic control and hypoglycemia, and not used for insulin dose adjustment. The Dexcom CGM is a small sensor that inserts just under the skin to continuously monitor glucose levels. Results are transmitted to the wearer's smartphone every five minutes.
Locations (3)
Emory University Hospital Midtown
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Emory University Hospital
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Grady Memorial Hospital
Atlanta, Georgia, United States