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In-Patient Management of Diabetes Mellitus

Two Teams

Diabetes is a chronic condition marked by high levels of blood glucose, which can lead to acute and chronic complications. In acute hospitals, hyperglycaemia can increase risk of infection and other adverse outcomes. Chronic high blood glucose levels are associated with long-term complications and comorbidities. The aim is to improve the in-hospital management of diabetes mellitus, enhance patient experience and health outcomes and reduce hospital readmission.

Head of Departments Team Leads

Clinical Nurse Consultants

Achievements • All in-patient Diabetes services participated in two clinical audits • Establishing an inpatient diabetes surveillance system • Providing timely reviews for individuals with unstable diabetes • Addressing the high rates of hypoglycaemia

Challenges

Goals 2023-2025

• Staff completing education modules in inpatient diabetes care • Lack of sufficient resources to manage the need of large number of diabetic patients • Ensuring the appropriate

• Refinement of the parameters of the inpatient surveillance system to better identify individuals at risk of unstable glucose levels • Using the data of the surveillance system to provide feedback and educate others

adjustment of diabetes treatment in hospital to prevent hypoglycaemia

in order to increase and enhance their capacity to manage diabetes

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Western Sydney Local Health District