When patients are admitted to hospital, the management of their diabetes can be very different than in the community. The types and doses of medications used for diabetes management may differ from
patients’ usual regimens, and glycemic control may be one of many acute medical issues being addressed. It is critical that medication regimens be reviewed and optimized prior to discharge.
In this expert brief, Dr. Sara Stafford and Dr. Jeff Winterstein discuss prioritizing medication reconciliation and patient education before hospital discharge; highlighting how important it is for patients to be best able to maintain glycemic control as they transition back to their community despite any changes in their health status and diabetes management.
This program has received an unrestricted educational grant or in-kind support from Novo Nordisk.