Are severe hypoglycemic episodes in diabetes correctly identified by administrative data? Evidence of underreporting from the HYPOTHESIS study

Hypoglycemia is a major limiting factor in the glycemic control of patients with diabetes. Mild episodes markedly impact quality of life. Severe events are associated with adverse clinical outcomes and represent a remarkable burden to the healthcare systems. Considering the impact of hypoglycemia on...

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Published in:Acta diabetologica 2016-08, Vol.53 (4), p.677-680
Main Authors: Veronese, G., Marchesini, G., Forlani, G., Fabbri, A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Diabetes
Disease management
Glycemic index
Hypoglycemia
Internal Medicine
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Metabolic Diseases
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Summary:Hypoglycemia is a major limiting factor in the glycemic control of patients with diabetes. Mild episodes markedly impact quality of life. Severe events are associated with adverse clinical outcomes and represent a remarkable burden to the healthcare systems. Considering the impact of hypoglycemia on overall patients survival and on healthcare services, strategies to reduce the hypoglycemic risk are needed in diabetes management programs.
ISSN:0940-5429
1432-5233
DOI:10.1007/s00592-016-0844-2