Management of Diabetes & Hyperglycaemia during Enteral Feeding - Special cases
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| Satellite | Management of Diabetes & Hyperglycaemia during Enteral Feeding - Special cases | |||
| Speakers | Michelle Lam, Advanced Clinical Pharmacist - Diabetes & Endocrinology, Medicines Management & Pharmacy Services, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust/St James' University Hospital | |||
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When patients with diabetes mellitus are being artificially fed via the enteral route (e.g. nasogastric, gastrostomy or jejunostomy) glycaemic control can prove difficult. This may complicate their concurrent illnesses and delay recovery. To maintain optimal glycaemic control while receiving enteral nutrition, patients may require alteration of their usual diabetes treatment. This presentation will give an overview on the management of patients who 1) are receiving continuous feeding and IV insulin being transferred to SC insulin; 2) have pre-existing diabetes and require enteral feeding; and 3) develop hyperglycaemia during enteral feeding. We will also explore the management of a real-life case. | ||||
