This report presents a fatal case of a young female Type I diabetic patient who developed convulsions and loss of consciousness after taking methamphetamine and spending some time in a dance club. During the convulsions, she was given sugar and when no response occurred, her boyfriend who was not experienced in the use of insulin administered a dose of insulin to her. The woman lost consciousness and died despite the efforts of the emergency service. A biochemical analysis revealed a high level of insulin (196.67 mU/L) and low levels of glucose (2.96 mmol/L) and C-peptide (26 pmol/L). Toxicological analysis revealed a methamphetamine concentration of 389 ng/mL and an amphetamine concentration of 19 ng/mL. The forensic perspective of the difficult determination of the contribution of each of the factors to the death, i.e., the pre-existing medical condition (Type I diabetes), the use of methamphetamine, the physical exertion at the dance club, and, finally, the non-indicated administration of insulin, is discussed. The ruling of the court is also reported.
- MeSH
- Unconsciousness chemically induced MeSH
- C-Peptide blood MeSH
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 * MeSH
- Adult MeSH
- Fatal Outcome MeSH
- Hypoglycemic Agents adverse effects MeSH
- Insulin * administration & dosage MeSH
- Blood Glucose analysis MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Methamphetamine * adverse effects MeSH
- Amphetamine-Related Disorders complications MeSH
- Central Nervous System Stimulants * adverse effects MeSH
- Dancing MeSH
- Physical Exertion MeSH
- Seizures MeSH
- Check Tag
- Adult MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Female MeSH
- Publication type
- Journal Article MeSH
- Case Reports MeSH
BACKGROUND: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic disease with prevalence increasing worldwide. The aim of this study was to investigate satisfaction with the current method of insulin delivery (INS) amongst patient with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) using multiple daily injection (MDI) or continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion (CSII). Furthermore, a sub-aim was to test the effect of selected variables on patient satisfaction with MDI or CSII using regression analysis. METHODS: A cross-sectional study carried out in the territory of Moravia in the Czech Republic. A quantitative approach using the Insulin Delivery System Rating Questionnaire (IDSRQ) among 197 respondents with T1DM with INS delivery with MDI or CSII for at least 1 year. Statistical methods used were descriptive statistics, Student's t-tests and regression analysis. RESULTS: Highly significant differences were found between CSII and MDI patients in satisfaction with the current method of INS delivery (p < 0.001), in how the current method of delivery helps patients maintain stable blood glucose values, prevent high blood glucose (p < 0.001), and in overall satisfaction with the current method of INS delivery (p < 0.001). The average overall satisfaction score was 56.19 points for MDI and 62.08 points for CSII. Regression analysis revealed predictors of overall satisfaction on the mean score on how the current method of INS delivery helps MDI patients (p < 0.01). The effect of other selected variables was not confirmed. CONCLUSION: The results of the study showed higher overall satisfaction with the method of INS delivery in CSII patients. The current method of INS delivery does not interfere with daily life and activities in most patients.
- MeSH
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 * drug therapy blood psychology MeSH
- Adult MeSH
- Hypoglycemic Agents * administration & dosage therapeutic use MeSH
- Injections, Subcutaneous MeSH
- Insulin * administration & dosage therapeutic use MeSH
- Insulin Infusion Systems * MeSH
- Blood Glucose MeSH
- Middle Aged MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Young Adult MeSH
- Cross-Sectional Studies MeSH
- Surveys and Questionnaires MeSH
- Patient Satisfaction * MeSH
- Infusions, Subcutaneous MeSH
- Check Tag
- Adult MeSH
- Middle Aged MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Young Adult MeSH
- Male MeSH
- Female MeSH
- Publication type
- Journal Article MeSH
- Geographicals
- Czech Republic MeSH
AIM: To determine whether people with type 1 diabetes (T1D) initiating glucose sensor monitoring experience greater improvements in HbA1c when provided with education on carbohydrate counting and flexible insulin dosing than those who do not receive nutrition education. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Our retrospective observational study included 329 people with T1D initiating glucose sensor monitoring between 2015 and 2021. The participants were divided into two groups: one group attended at least one structured educational session with a registered dietitian (n = 126), while the other group did not receive structured education (n = 203). After 12 months of glucose sensor initiation, we compared glycaemic outcomes and CGM metrics between the two groups. RESULTS: At glucose sensor initiation, both groups with and without education had similar HbA1c levels (7.64% [60.0 mmol/mol] vs. 7.66% [60.2 mmol/mol]). After twelve months, the education group demonstrated greater improvement in glycemic outcomes (HbA1c 7.17% [54.9mmol/mol] vs. 7.37% [57.1 mmol/mol], p < 0.05) and spent significantly more time in the target range than did the group without structured education (68.8% vs. 64.1%, p < 0.05). We observed an inverse correlation between the number of completed educational sessions and HbA1c after 12 months, as well as between the number of educational sessions and the change in HbA1c. CONCLUSIONS: People with T1D who initiated glucose sensor monitoring alongside nutrition education showed greater improvements in HbA1c and increased time spent in the target glucose range compared to individuals who did not receive structured education. TRAIL REGISTRATION: ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT06264271.
- MeSH
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 * blood MeSH
- Adult MeSH
- Glycated Hemoglobin * analysis metabolism MeSH
- Hypoglycemic Agents administration & dosage MeSH
- Insulin administration & dosage MeSH
- Blood Glucose * analysis metabolism MeSH
- Middle Aged MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Glycemic Control MeSH
- Retrospective Studies MeSH
- Blood Glucose Self-Monitoring * MeSH
- Patient Education as Topic * MeSH
- Check Tag
- Adult MeSH
- Middle Aged MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Male MeSH
- Female MeSH
- Publication type
- Journal Article MeSH
- Observational Study MeSH
Potřeba simplifikace (deintenzifikace) intenzifikovaného inzulínového režimu (IIR) je u pacientů s diabetes mellitus 2. typu důsledkem častého zahajování této terapie v minulosti, kdy nebyly k dispozici jiné alternativy. Deintenzifikace je v současné době umožněna dostupností fixních kombinací bazálního inzulinu a agonistů receptoru glukagonu podobného peptidu 1 (giukagon-iike peptide 1, GLP-1) (iGlarLixi, IDegLira). Studie IDEAL prokázala, že deintenzifikace IIR přechodem na iGlarLixi je u pacientů s diabetes mellitus 2. typu účinnou a bezpečnou možností simplifikace terapie, která poskytuje porovnatelnou glykemickou kompenzaci, benefity redukce tělesné hmotnosti, snížení množství inzulinových injekcí a celkové denní dávky inzulínu, zlepšení hodnot při kontinuálním monitorování glykemie (continuous glucose monitoring, CGM), a to bez zvýšeného rizika hypoglykemie a s vyšší spokojeností pacientů s léčbou.
The need for simplification (deintensification) of multiple daily injections (MDI) regimen in people with type 2 diabetes is a consequence of its frequent use in the past when no other relevant options were available. At present, this has become possible due to the availability of new medications and formulations, such as the fixed ratio combinations of basal insulin analogues and glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists (iGlarLixi, IDegLira). The IDEAL randomised controlled trial showed that insulin therapy deintensification from MDI regimen into once-daily administered iGlarLixi is an efficient and safe treatment option for people with type 2 diabetes that provides comparable glycaemic control with the benefits of reduction of body weight, total daily dose of insulin, number of insulin injections, lower proportion of visits as which hypoglycaemia was reported and increased patients’ satisfaction with the treatment.
- Keywords
- Suliqua, Xultophy,
- MeSH
- Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists pharmacology therapeutic use MeSH
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 * diagnosis drug therapy MeSH
- Drug Combinations MeSH
- Hyperglycemia blood prevention & control MeSH
- Hypoglycemic Agents pharmacology therapeutic use MeSH
- Insulin * administration & dosage pharmacology classification therapeutic use MeSH
- Clinical Studies as Topic MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Check Tag
- Humans MeSH
- Publication type
- Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't MeSH
- Review MeSH
Objev inzulinu v roce 1921 znamenal revoluci v léčbě diabetes mellitus. Od počátečních intravenózních aplikací inzulinu se léčba přesunula k subkutánním injekcím a následně k využití inzulinových per. Významný pokrok přinesly inzulinové pumpy, které umožňují kontinuální subkutánní podávání inzulinu a tím napodobení fyziologické sekrece. Propojení inzulinových pump s kontinuální monitorací glukózy vedlo k vývoji hybridních uzavřených smyček. Tyto systémy využívají algoritmy pro automatickou úpravu dávek inzulinu na základě aktuálních a predikovaných hodnot glykemie. Výsledkem je zlepšení glykemické kontroly, snížení variability glykemie a snížení rizika jak hypoglykemických, tak hyperglykemických epizod.
The discovery of insulin in 1921 revolutionized the treatment of diabetes mellitus. From initial intravenous applications, treatment progressed to subcutaneous injections and subsequently to the use of insulin pens. Insulin pumps represented a significant advancement, enabling continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion and thus mimicking physiological secretion. The combination of insulin pumps with continuous glucose monitoring has led to the development of hybrid closed-loop systems. These systems utilize algorithms to automatically adjust insulin doses based on current and predicted glucose levels. The result is improved glycemic control, reduced glycemic variability, and decreased risk of both hypoglycemic and hyperglycemic episodes.
- MeSH
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 drug therapy blood prevention & control MeSH
- Diabetes Mellitus drug therapy prevention & control MeSH
- Hyperglycemia blood prevention & control MeSH
- Hypoglycemia blood prevention & control MeSH
- Insulin administration & dosage pharmacology therapeutic use MeSH
- Insulin Infusion Systems * MeSH
- Continuous Glucose Monitoring methods instrumentation MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Check Tag
- Humans MeSH
- Publication type
- Review MeSH
Diabetická ketoacidóza (DKA) a hyperglykemický hyperosmolární stav (HHS) jsou nejzávažnější hyperglykemické stavy u pacientů s diabetem. V roce 2024 byla publikována po 15 letech nová mezinárodní konsenzuální doporučení zahrnující epidemiologii, patofyziologii, manifestaci i terapii těchto akutních stavů. Předkládaný článek stručně prezentuje nejdůležitější informace z těchto doporučení.
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state (HHS) are the most severe hyperglycemic situations in patients with diabetes. In 2024, a new consensual recommendation on epidemiology, pathophysiology, manifestation, and therapy of these acute situations was published after 15 years. The most important information from this document is presented in the manuscript.
- MeSH
- Diabetes Mellitus MeSH
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis diagnosis etiology prevention & control therapy MeSH
- Potassium therapeutic use MeSH
- Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Nonketotic Coma diagnosis etiology therapy MeSH
- Insulin administration & dosage therapeutic use MeSH
- Diabetes Complications * prevention & control therapy MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Fluid Therapy MeSH
- Check Tag
- Humans MeSH
BACKGROUND: Hyperkalaemia is a life-threatening electrolyte disturbance and also a potential cause of cardiac arrest. The objective was to assess the effects of acute pharmacological interventions for the treatment of hyperkalaemia in patients with and without cardiac arrest. METHODS: The review was reported according to PRISMA guidelines and registered on PROSPERO (CRD42023440553). We searched OVID Medline, EMBASE, and CENTRAL on September 9, 2024 for randomized trials, non-randomized trials, observational studies, and experimental animal studies. Two investigators performed abstract screening, full-text review, data extraction, and bias assessment. Outcomes included potassium levels, ECG findings, and clinical outcomes. Certainty of evidence was evaluated using GRADE. RESULTS: A total of 101 studies were included, with two studies including patients with cardiac arrest. In meta-analyses including adult patients without cardiac arrest, treated with insulin in combination with glucose, inhaled salbutamol, intravenous salbutamol dissolved in glucose, or a combination, the average reduction in potassium was between 0.7 and 1.2 mmol/l (very low to low certainty of evidence). The use of bicarbonate had no effect on potassium levels (very low certainty of evidence). In neonatal and paediatric populations, inhaled salbutamol and intravenous salbutamol reduced the average potassium between 0.9 and 1.0 mmol/l (very low to low certainty of evidence). There was no evidence to support a clinical beneficial effect of calcium for treatment of hyperkalemia. CONCLUSIONS: Evidence supports treatment with insulin in combination with glucose, inhaled or intravenous sal-butamol, or the combination. No evidence supporting a clinical effect of calcium or bicarbonate for hyperkalaemia was identified.
- MeSH
- Albuterol * administration & dosage therapeutic use MeSH
- Administration, Inhalation MeSH
- Potassium blood MeSH
- Glucose administration & dosage MeSH
- Bicarbonates administration & dosage MeSH
- Hyperkalemia * drug therapy MeSH
- Insulin * administration & dosage therapeutic use MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Heart Arrest drug therapy therapy MeSH
- Check Tag
- Humans MeSH
- Publication type
- Journal Article MeSH
- Meta-Analysis MeSH
- Review MeSH
- Systematic Review MeSH
- Keywords
- iGlarLixi, SoliSimplify,
- MeSH
- Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 * drug therapy MeSH
- Insulin, Long-Acting * administration & dosage MeSH
- Drug Combinations MeSH
- Hypoglycemic Agents administration & dosage MeSH
- Insulin administration & dosage MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Retrospective Studies MeSH
- Check Tag
- Humans MeSH
- Publication type
- Observational Study MeSH
- Comparative Study MeSH
Systémy pro automatické podávání inzulinu (AID) představují velký pokrok v léčbě diabetu mellitu 1. typu. Podávání inzulinu automatizují integrací kontinuálního monitorování glukózy, řídicího algoritmu a činností inzulinové pumpy. Přes jejich pokročilost je nutno ve specifických situacích nastavení přizpůsobit, a to buď využitím zvláštních funkcí, nebo i ruční úpravou dávkování. Článek podává přehled o možnostech úprav v dávkování inzulinu pro případy interkurentního onemocnění, pro konzumaci alkoholu a zvýšenou fyzickou aktivitu pro 4 v Česku dostupné certifikované systémy automatického podávání inzulinu.
Automated insulin delivery systems (AID) represent a major advance in the treatment of type 1 diabetes. These systems automate insulin delivery by integrating continuous glucose monitoring, control algorithms and insulin pump actions. Despite their advances, there is a need to adjust the settings in specific situations, either by using special features or even by manually adjusting the dose. The article provides an overview of the possibilities of adjustments in the insulin dosing for intercurrent disease, alcohol consumption and increased physical activity for four certified automatic insulin delivery systems available in the Czech Republic.
