Diabetes technology & therapeutics
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Diabetes Technol. Ther. · Apr 2010
Insulin pump therapy in Moslem patients with type 1 diabetes during Ramadan fasting: an observational report.
Many Moslem patients do observe the fast during Ramadan. There are limited data on insulin pump therapy during Ramadan. We report our experience with type 1 diabetes patients on insulin pumps during Ramadan 2008 (29 days). ⋯ Fasting during Ramadan is feasible in patients with type 1 diabetes using an insulin pump, with adequate counseling and support.
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Diabetes Technol. Ther. · Apr 2010
Glucose monitoring by means of an intravenous microdialysis catheter technique.
Patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and hyperglycemia are at an increased mortality risk. A rapidly obtained optimized glycemic control without inducing hypoglycemia is important. We evaluated the accuracy of a microdialysis catheter (CMA 64 IView, CMA Microdialysis AB, Solna, Sweden) to monitor glucose levels in patients in the coronary care unit (CCU). ⋯ These initial experiences are promising and motivate further research to improve the microdialysis technique. In future studies longer periods of recordings should be included to disclose technical problems.