Risk Factors and Adverse Outcomes of Severe Hypoglycemia in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Hypoglycemia has been considered as a major barrier to achieving the proper glycemic target in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients. In particular, severe hypoglycemia (SH), which is defined as a hypoglycemic episode requiring the assistance of another person to raise the patient's glucose level,...
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| description | Hypoglycemia has been considered as a major barrier to achieving the proper glycemic target in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients. In particular, severe hypoglycemia (SH), which is defined as a hypoglycemic episode requiring the assistance of another person to raise the patient's glucose level, is a serious complication of diabetes because of its possible fatal outcomes. Recently, the recommendations for diabetes care have emphasized a patient-centered approach, considering the individualized patient factors including hypoglycemia. Many studies have been performed which analyzed the risk factors and clinical outcomes for SH. From the studies, researchers recommend that targeting a less stringent glycosylated hemoglobin level and selecting a safer class of drugs for hypoglycemia are appropriate for patients with a high risk of SH. Also, careful clinical attention to prevent hypoglycemia, including intensive education, is necessary to minimize the risk of SH and SH-related fatal outcomes. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-e2897ca4ded54fb0b9d843bb750f23772022-12-22T01:01:47ZengKorean Diabetes AssociationDiabetes & Metabolism Journal2233-60792233-60872016-10-0140642343210.4093/dmj.2016.40.6.423Risk Factors and Adverse Outcomes of Severe Hypoglycemia in Type 2 Diabetes MellitusJae-Seung YunSeung-Hyun KoHypoglycemia has been considered as a major barrier to achieving the proper glycemic target in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients. In particular, severe hypoglycemia (SH), which is defined as a hypoglycemic episode requiring the assistance of another person to raise the patient's glucose level, is a serious complication of diabetes because of its possible fatal outcomes. Recently, the recommendations for diabetes care have emphasized a patient-centered approach, considering the individualized patient factors including hypoglycemia. Many studies have been performed which analyzed the risk factors and clinical outcomes for SH. From the studies, researchers recommend that targeting a less stringent glycosylated hemoglobin level and selecting a safer class of drugs for hypoglycemia are appropriate for patients with a high risk of SH. Also, careful clinical attention to prevent hypoglycemia, including intensive education, is necessary to minimize the risk of SH and SH-related fatal outcomes.https://e-dmj.org/Synapse/Data/PDFData/2004DMJ/dmj-40-423.pdfDiabetes mellitus, type 2HypoglycemiaRisk factors |
| spellingShingle | Jae-Seung Yun Seung-Hyun Ko Risk Factors and Adverse Outcomes of Severe Hypoglycemia in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Diabetes & Metabolism Journal Diabetes mellitus, type 2 Hypoglycemia Risk factors |
| title | Risk Factors and Adverse Outcomes of Severe Hypoglycemia in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus |
| title_full | Risk Factors and Adverse Outcomes of Severe Hypoglycemia in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus |
| title_fullStr | Risk Factors and Adverse Outcomes of Severe Hypoglycemia in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus |
| title_full_unstemmed | Risk Factors and Adverse Outcomes of Severe Hypoglycemia in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus |
| title_short | Risk Factors and Adverse Outcomes of Severe Hypoglycemia in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus |
| title_sort | risk factors and adverse outcomes of severe hypoglycemia in type 2 diabetes mellitus |
| topic | Diabetes mellitus, type 2 Hypoglycemia Risk factors |
| url | https://e-dmj.org/Synapse/Data/PDFData/2004DMJ/dmj-40-423.pdf |
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