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Diabetes mellitus (DM) is an important prognostic factor for coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). However, studies of hospital glycemic control and outcomes controlled for factors that affect morbidity and mortality in pneumonia (PNA) are limited. We conducted a multicenter retrospective cohort study of patients ≥ 18 years (N=108) admitted to either the ICU or noncritical units January 1, 2020 to September 29, 2020 with a clinical diagnosis or radiographic evidence of PNA, laboratory confirmation of COVID-19, and DM or newly diagnosed hyperglycemia, defined as admission plasma glucose > 126 mg/dL or one or more random plasma glucose measurements > 200 mg/dL. Co-primary endpoints were mortality, ICU length of stay (LOS), and total hospital LOS stratified by mean capillary blood glucose (CBG) for hospitalization. Endpoints were compared by logistic, linear, or Poisson regressions controlling for demographic variables, prehospital HbA1c, residence, pneumonia severity index score, Sequential Organ Failure Assessment score (ICU patients), pulmonary consultation, infectious diseases consultation, and study site. Patients treated with dexamethasone (N=42) were evaluated separately from untreated patients. There was no difference in mortality for patients with mean hospital CBG < 180 mg/dL (30.1%) or ≥ 180 mg/dL (20.0%, P=0.24). Median total hospital LOS was 8 (5-15) and 8 (6-16) days for patients with mean CBG < 180 mg/dL or ≥ 180 mg/dL, respectively (P=0.35), and there was no difference in ICU LOS by glycemic status (P=0.19). No measures of glycemic control were independent predictors of mortality or LOS in multivariable regression analyses, and results were unaffected by dexamethasone treatment status. In this study controlling for multiple validated PNA prognostic factors, hospital glycemic control did not have a significant effect on mortality or LOS for patients with DM or newly diagnosed hyperglycemia hospitalized with COVID-19. Disclosure M. G. Jakoby: None. V. Williams: None. S. Ward: None. S. K. Lee: None. M. Buhnerkempe: None. K. Izuora: None.

Background: Limited access to adequate, affordable, and nutritious foods can drive adverse outcomes in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM). Understanding factors that impact food insecurity is vital in developing strategies to improve holistic health outcomes among patients with DM. Method: Seventy-one ambulatory patients with type 2 DM were recruited using an investigator-administered questionnaire and chart review. Variables on demographics, oral health, DM outcomes, and accessibility to healthy food were collected. Their oral health was inspected. Data were analyzed using multiple logistic regression. Results: Among study participants, 60.6% were female, 63.4% were non-white, mean age: 64.10±10.3 years, mean duration of diabetes: 15.80 ±9.1 years, and mean HbA1c: 7.80 ±1.5%. Vascular complications were present among 66.2% of participants. The logistic regression model was statistically significant (p < 0.0001) and explained 44.5% of food insecurity variance. Significant predictors of food insecurity include having less than high school education (OR 12.6, p = 0.04), living below the federal poverty threshold (OR 4.3, p = 0.04), and younger age (OR 0.91, p = 0.01). Race/ethnicity, gender, oral health indicators, and DM complications did not significantly predict food insecurity. Conclusions: In our study sample, younger patients with less than high school education and living below the federal poverty threshold were at higher risk of food insecurity. These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions among this high-risk group to reduce food insecurity and improve DM outcomes. Disclosure A. Alver: None. K. Izuora: None. A. Basu: None. A. Capurro: None. C. L. Gewelber: None. K. Baca: None. S. J. Williams: None. J. L. Ebersole: None. K. Batra: None. A. M. Patel: None.

Background and aims: Dietary berries, such as strawberries, are rich in bioactive compounds and have been shown to lower cardiometabolic risk. We examined the effects of two dietary achievable doses of strawberries on glycemic control and lipid profiles in obese adults with elevated serum LDL cholesterol (LDL-C). Methods: In this 14-week randomized controlled crossover study, participants were assigned to one of the three arms for four weeks separated by a one-week washout period: control powder, one serving (low dose: 13 g strawberry powder/day), or two-and-a -half servings (high dose: 32 g strawberry powder/day). Participants were instructed to follow their usual diet and lifestyle while refraining from consuming other berries and related products throughout the study interval. Blood samples, anthropometric measures, blood pressure, and dietary and physical activity data were collected at baseline and at the end of each four-week phase of intervention. Results: In total, 33 participants completed all three phases of the trial [(mean ± SD): Age: 53 ± 13 y, BMI: 33 ± 3.0 kg/m2). Findings revealed significant reductions in fasting insulin (p = 0.0002) and homeostatic model of assessment of insulin resistance (p = 0.0003) following the high dose strawberry phase when compared to the low dose strawberry and control phases. Glucose and conventional lipid profiles did not differ among the phases. Nuclear magnetic resonance-determined particle concentrations of total VLDL and chylomicrons, small VLDL, and total and small LDL were significantly decreased after the high dose strawberry phase, compared to control and low dose phases (all p &lt, 0.0001). Among the biomarkers of inflammation and adipokines measured, only serum PAI-1 showed a decrease after the high dose strawberry phase (p = 0.002). Conclusions: These data suggest that consuming strawberries at two-and-a-half servings for four weeks significantly improves insulin resistance, lipid particle profiles, and serum PAI-1 in obese adults with elevated serum LDL-C.

Background: Measurement of biomarkers associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) should improve our understanding of the pathogenesis of CVD and enhance disease prediction. Innovative approaches like the use of dried blood samples in assessing these biomarkers could simplify population-based studies. Method: In this ongoing cross-sectional study, we enrolled 44 patients with T2DM (41% male, mean age 63.7 years). Following a fingerstick, five drops of blood were collected using a device containing absorbent paper and a desiccant (HemaSpot-HF®). Levels of C-reactive protein (CRP) and fibrinogen were measured using a Luminex assay. The presence of vascular complications (retinopathy, nephropathy, neuropathy, heart disease or stroke) was determined through an interview of each participant and a detailed chart review. Nonparametric M-W tests with exact p-values were used to compare groups using SPSS and R software. Results: Patients with nephropathy had significantly higher levels of fibrinogen recovered from the devices (147.55 ± 163.27 mg/dl) compared to those without nephropathy (22.64 ± 10.27 mg/dl), (p=0.043). There was no significant relationship between fibrinogen and other vascular complications or CRP with any of the vascular complications associated with T2DM (p>0.05 for all). Conclusion: Higher plasma fibrinogen was found among patients with T2DM and nephropathy compared to those without nephropathy. This may reflect a higher state of systemic inflammation related to tissue damage. The use of a dried blood sample method for biomarker assays can be applied to larger population studies and towards simplifying translational biologic research. Disclosure K. Izuora: None. A. Basu: None. A. Alver: None. A. Salazar: None. A. Capurro: None. C.L. Gewelber: None. C.L. Cross: None. S.J. Williams: None. J.L. Ebersole: None.

OBJECTIVES: Dietary berries have been shown to lower cardio-metabolic risks in clinical trials. We examined the dose-response effects of two dietary achievable doses of strawberries on low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and insulin resistance in adults with metabolic syndrome. METHODS: In this 14-week randomized controlled crossover study, adults with metabolic syndrome were assigned to one of the three arms for 4 weeks separated by a one-week washout period: control powder, one serving strawberries (13 g powder/day), and 2.5 servings strawberries (32 g powder/day). The freeze-dried powders were blended in water, and participants consumed half the daily dose in the morning and half in the evening. Participants were instructed to follow their usual diet and lifestyle while refraining from consuming other berries and related products throughout the study. RESULTS: Thirty participants completed all three phases of the trial (baseline profiles: weight: 90.8 ± 22.4 kg, BMI: 33.1 ± 4.2 kg/m(2), waist circumference: 109 ± 12.5 cm, HbA(1c) : 5.8 ± 0.2%). Outcome measures were analyzed using a multivariate analysis of variance with statistical significance set at P

Dietary berries are a rich source of several nutrients and phytochemicals and in recent years, accumulating evidence suggests they can reduce risks of several chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes (T2D). The objective of this review is to summarize and discuss the role of dietary berries (taken as fresh, frozen, or other processed forms) on insulin resistance and biomarkers of T2D in human feeding studies. Reported feeding trials involve different berries taken in different forms, and consequently differences in nutritional or polyphenol composition must be considered in their interpretation. Commonly consumed berries, especially cranberries, blueberries, raspberries and strawberries, ameliorate postprandial hyperglycemia and hyperinsulinemia in overweight or obese adults with insulin resistance, and in adults with the metabolic syndrome (MetS). In non-acute long-term studies, these berries either alone, or in combination with other functional foods or dietary interventions, can improve glycemic and lipid profiles, blood pressure and surrogate markers of atherosclerosis. Studies specifically in people with T2D are few, and more knowledge is needed. Nevertheless, existing evidence, although sparse, suggests that berries have an emerging role in dietary strategies for the prevention of diabetes and its complications in adults. Despite the beneficial effects of berries on diabetes prevention and management, they must be consumed as part of a healthy and balanced diet.

Approximately 22% of U.S. adults and 25% of adults globally have metabolic syndrome (MetS). Key features, such as dysglycemia and dyslipidemia, predict type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, premature disability, and death. Acute supplementation of dietary polyphenols and post-meal physical activity hold promise in improving postprandial dysmetabolism. To our knowledge, no published review has described the effects of either intervention on postprandial glucose, insulin, lipids, and markers of oxidative damage and inflammation in adults with features of MetS. Thus, we conducted this review of controlled clinical trials that provided dietary polyphenols from oils, fruits, teas, and legumes during a dietary challenge, or implemented walking, cycling, and stair climbing and descending after a dietary challenge. Clinical trials were identified using ClinicalTrials.gov, PubMed, and Google Scholar and were published between 2000 and 2019. Dietary polyphenols from extra virgin olive oil, grapes, blackcurrants, strawberries, black tea, and black beans improved postprandial glucose, insulin, and markers of oxidative damage and inflammation, but results were not consistent among clinical trials. Freeze-dried strawberry powder distinctly improved postprandial insulin and markers of oxidative damage and inflammation. Post-meal physical activity attenuated postprandial glucose, but effects on postprandial lipids and markers of oxidative damage and inflammation were inconclusive. Consuming dietary polyphenols with a meal and completing physical activity after a meal may mitigate postprandial dysmetabolism in adults with features of MetS.

Objective Diabetes mellitus (DM) is associated with poor oral health and osteoporosis (OP). The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between OP, periodontal disease (PD), and other dental and health outcomes in a cohort of hospitalized patients with and without DM. Method Using a cross-sectional study design, we enrolled consecutive hospitalized patients. We administered a questionnaire to gather demographic information, oral health history, smoking history, and history of OP. We inspected their dentition and reviewed their charts. Data were analyzed using t-tests, chi-square tests, and logistic regression models. Result Out of 301 patients enrolled, 275 had PD, 102 had DM, and 30 had OP. In univariate analyses, factors associated with OP included older age (p

Introduction: Ovarian Hyperthecosis (OH) is a disorder characterized by severe hyperandrogenism and insulin resistance. It is a rare cause of hyperandrogenism primarily among postmenopausal women. We present a case report about a patient with adrenal incidentalomas and later found to have ovarian hyperthecosis during her evaluation. Case Description: 62-year-old post-menopausal female was referred to the Endocrinology clinic for evaluation of adrenal incidentalomas which were discovered on imaging work-up for hematuria. MRI Abdomen and Pelvis revealed a 17mm right and 14mm left sided adrenal nodules, with signal dropout suggesting benign adenomas. Patient stated she had menopause at age 39 years old, one child, and multiple miscarriages during her reproductive years. Examination revealed BMI of 31.1 kg/m2, moderate hirsutism, and skin tags near the neck. There was no evidence of hyperpigmentation or abdominal striae. Patient had phenotype suggestive of insulin resistance-without diagnosis of diabetes. Results: Laboratory workup revealed normal levels of 24-hour metanephrines, cortisol, renin, aldosterone, and DHEA-S suggesting that the adrenal adenomas were not hyperfunctioning. Further workup revealed: Total Testosterone: 220 [2 - 45 ng/dL]; Free Testosterone 23.8 [0.1 - 6.4 pg/mL]; DHEA-S 43 [12 - 133 mcg/dL]. Prolactin 6.3 [Postmenopausal 2.0-20.0 ng/mL]. A1c 5.4 [ Conclusion: In women presenting with elevated testosterone (>150 ng/dL) and clinical features of hyperandrogenism, proper laboratory and imaging evaluation is imperative to determine the source of excess androgen production. Untreated, OH is associated with increased mortality from type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and endometrial carcinoma. The diagnosis of OH can be confirmed only by histologic examination of the ovaries. Often, ovarian imaging is negative, therefore, surgical intervention is recommended. Hence, clinicians should rely on the clinical assessment in making management decisions in patients with OH.

Strawberries, a popularly consumed berry fruit, are rich in bioactive compounds with antioxidant effects. In this study, we examined the effects of two dietary achievable doses of strawberries on the antioxidant status and biomarkers of endothelial function in adults with features of metabolic syndrome and a confirmed low baseline of fruit and vegetable intake. In a 14-week randomized controlled crossover study, participants were assigned to one of three groups for four weeks separated by a one-week washout period: control powder, one serving (low dose: 13 g strawberry powder/day), or 2.5 servings (high dose: 32 g strawberry powder/day). Blood samples and health data were collected at baseline and at the end of each four-week phase of intervention. Thirty-three participants completed all three phases of the trial. Significant increases were observed in serum antioxidant capacity and superoxide dismutase activity as well as decreases in lipid peroxidation after both low and high dose strawberry phases when compared with the control phase. Significant decreases were also observed in soluble vascular cell adhesion molecule-1 and tumor necrosis factor-α with the high dose strawberry phase. These data confirm that consuming strawberries for four weeks significantly improves antioxidant status, endothelial function, and inflammation in adults with cardiometabolic risks.

Background: Diabetes (DM) is a risk factor for osteoporosis (OP). Patients with DM are known to have a higher prevalence of periodontal disease (PD). The aim of this study was to determine factors associated with OP in a cohort of patients with and without DM and to see if there is any relationship with PD. Method: We administered a questionnaire, inspected the dentition and conducted chart review of consecutive hospitalized patients to gather demographic information, dental health history, smoking history and history or presence of osteoporosis. Data was analyzed using T-tests, Chi-square tests and logistic regression models. Result: Out of 301 patients enrolled, 102 had DM. Overall; the prevalence of PD was 91% and OP was 10%. In uni-variate analyses, factors significantly associated with diagnosis of OP included older age (p Conclusion: There was no significant relationship between having PD and OP, in our sample. Overall, age was the only significant predictor of having OP. In the DM group, female gender was a stronger predictor of having OP than age. Earlier screening for OP in female patients with DM may be useful to help identify OP sooner in this group. Disclosure K. Izuora: None. G. Allenback: None. C.L. Gewelber: None. M.F. Neubauer: None.

Background: Multiple endocrine neoplasia type 1(MEN 1) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by the combined occurrence of parathyroid, pituitary, and duodeno-pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) along with other characteristic tumors. Here, we present a patient with history of pancreatic NET who presented 2 years after her initial diagnosis with primary hyperparathyroidism and prolactinoma, consistent with MEN 1. Case Report: A 60-year-old African American woman was admitted to our hospital with nausea, vomiting and headache for a week. On presentation, she was found to be hypotensive and tachycardic, both responded to IV fluids. Workup for infectious etiology came back negative. Her physical exam was benign except for dry oral mucosa, dry skin and epigastric tenderness. Laboratory evaluation showed serum calcium 11.8 mg/dL (8.4 - 10.2 mg/dL), which prompted further work up. Her PTH level was 1,079 pg/ml (8.5 - 72.5 pg/ml), Phosphorus 2.1 mg/dL (2.3 - 4.7 mg/dL), and 25 Hydroxy Vitamin D 10.2 ng/ml (7.4 - 44.0 ng/ml). Additional history and review of her records revealed she was hospitalized 2 years earlier with nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. Then she was found to have esophageal and gastric ulcers on EGD. Endoscopic ultrasound revealed an 8 mm hypoechoic lesion in the body of pancreas found to be a pancreatic NET on biopsy. She had elevated gastrin level of 470 pg/ml (0 - 115 pg/ml) and was diagnosed with a gastrinoma. She was discharged on a PPI and was lost to follow up. Patient had no significant family history. Given her past history and current presentation, we assessed her pituitary hormonal function which was unremarkable except for prolactin level of >1,000 ng/ml (post-menopausal 1.8 - 20.3 ng/ml). Pituitary MRI showed a 1.8 cm macroadenoma. The optic nerve and optic chiasm were normal. Based on her clinical presentation and radiologic findings, she was diagnosed with MEN 1. Her Calcium level trended down with IV hydration, and her presenting symptoms resolved. She was started on bromocriptine, pantoprazole and vitamin D and was discharged with out-patient appointments scheduled with gastroenterology and endocrinology clinics. Conclusion: This case highlights the importance of having a high index of suspicion to prompt screening for MEN 1 in patients newly diagnosed with a pancreatic NET. Early diagnosis and timely treatment of the associated disease conditions in MEN 1 can prevent significant morbidity and mortality associated with these conditions.

Highlights • Patients with diabetes have a high prevalence of dental loss and periodontal disease. • This study aimed to determine the association of particular clinical variables with dental loss. • Patients with diabetes were evaluated on clinical variables via investigator questionnaire. • Number of remaining teeth was counted by investigator to assess dental loss. • Age, not flossing, and presence of diabetic retinopathy predicted dental loss., Aims There is a high prevalence of dental loss among patients with diabetes. Understanding the factors that impact dental loss in this population will aid with developing new strategies for its prevention. Methods Using a cross-sectional study design, patients with diabetes presenting for routine clinic visit were evaluated with an investigator-administered questionnaire. Data were collected on demographics, dental history, duration, control and complications of diabetes. Results Among 202 subjects, 100 were female, mean age: 58.9 ± 13.2 years, duration of diabetes: 15.8 ± 11.0 years, and hemoglobin A1c: 7.7 ± 1.6%. Thirty-one patients (15.3%) had lost all their teeth and only 13 patients (6.4%) had all 32 of their natural teeth. Using multiple linear regression, older age (β = −0.146; 95% CI: −0.062 to −0.230), not flossing (β = −3.462; 95% CI: −1.107 to −5.817), and presence of diabetic retinopathy (β = −4.271; 95% CI: −1.307 to −7.236) were significant predictors of dental loss. Conclusions Dental loss is common in patients with diabetes and is associated with older age, diabetic retinopathy and not flossing. In order to reduce dental loss among patients with diabetes, regular flossing should be emphasized as an important component of dental care.

Background The underlying mechanisms for increased osteopenia and fracture rates in patients with diabetes are not well understood, but may relate to chronic systemic inflammation. We assessed the effect of treating periodontal disease (POD), a cause of chronic inflammation, on inflammatory and bone turnover markers in patients with diabetes. Materials and Methods Using an investigator-administered questionnaire, we screened a cross-section of patients presenting for routine outpatient diabetes care. We recruited 22 subjects with POD. Inflammatory and bone turnover markers were measured at baseline and 3 months following POD treatment (scaling, root planing and subantimicrobial dose doxycycline). Results There were nonsignificant reductions in high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (6.34–5.52 mg/L, P = 0.626) and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (10.37–10.01 pg/mL, P = 0.617). There were nonsignificant increases in urinary C-terminal telopeptide (85.50–90.23 pg/mL, P = 0.684) and bone-specific alkaline phosphatase (7.45–8.79 pg/mL, P = 0.074). Patients with >90% adherence with doxycycline were 6.4 times more likely to experience reduction in tumor necrosis factor-alpha ( P = 0.021) and 2.8 times more likely to experience reductions in high-sensitivity C-reactive protein ( P = 0.133). Conclusions Treatment of POD in patients with diabetes resulted in nonsignificant lowering of inflammatory markers and nonsignificant increase in bone turnover markers. However, adherence to doxycycline therapy resulted in better treatment effects.

There is mixed evidence regarding the impact of poor dental health on cardiovascular disease and other health outcomes. Our objective was to determine the outcomes associated with poor dental health among hospitalized patients with and without diabetes mellitus (DM) at our institution. We enrolled a consecutive sample of adult patients admitted to an academic medical center. We gathered demographic, health and dental information, reviewed their medical records and then examined their teeth. We analyzed data using SPSS V.24. There was a high prevalence of dental loss among all hospitalized patients. Older age (p

Background: Foot ulcers are a serious complication associated with diabetes peripheral neuropathy (DPN). Diabetes foot complications associated with increased ulcer risk include: 1) decreases in plantar soft-tissue thickness, 2) increases in plantar tissue stiffness, and 3) increases in forefoot (FF) to rearfoot (RF) loading. Aim: The purpose of this study was to determine whether patients with DPN demonstrate higher forefoot to rearfoot pressures during barefoot walking compared to diabetes patients without peripheral neuropathy (DWPN) and prediabetes patients without peripheral neuropathy (PWPN). Methods: Eight PWPN, twenty-six DWPN and fourteen DPN patients participated in the study. Barefoot walking trials were performed while wearing Medilogic® pressure-measuring insoles. Peak plantar pressure (PPP) and peak pressure gradient (PPG) were measured on the right foot for the FF and RF regions. FF to RF PPP and PPG ratios were then calculated and normalized to body mass. Walking velocity was used as a co-variate for ANCOVAs. A priori statistical significance was set at α=0.05. Results: No significant interactions were observed for Group*Region for PPP (F(2, 89)=1.454, p=0.239) and PPG (F(2, 89)=0.579, p=0.563). Main effects of region revealed significantly higher FF to RF loading in both PPP (F(1, 89)=6.67, p=0.011) and PPG (F(1, 89)=4.02, p=0.048) measures driven by DWPN and DPN patients. No significant differences were observed between groups for FF to RF PPP (F(2, 44)=2.624, p=0.084) or PPG (F(2, 44)=1.331, p=0.275) ratios. Conclusion: Our findings suggest DWPN and DPN patients demonstrate a pattern of loading related to elevated foot ulcer risk. However, no significant difference was observed between groups for FF to RF PPP and PPG ratios. Inclusion of a more robust sample size will allow better testing of our hypothesis. Disclosure K. Izuora: None. M. Trabia: None. J. DeBerardinis: None. D.E. Lidstone: None. M. Varre: None. A.L. Trotter: None. J.S. Dufek: None.

Background: This study looked at the effect of replacing an intensive subcutaneous insulin correction protocol (old subcutaneous insulin correction protocol [OP]) with a less intensive protocol (new subcutaneous insulin correction protocol [NP]) in a tertiary hospital with the hypothesis that using the NP will result in less hypoglycemia and improved hospital outcomes. Methods: The charts for 200 hospitalized patients managed with the OP (glycemic target 90–116 mg/dL for intensive care and 90–130 mg/dL for nonintensive care patients) and 200 with the NP (glycemic target 150–200 mg/dL) were reviewed. Data were collected and analyzed using Fisher’s exact test and Student’s t test. The primary outcome was the difference in hypoglycemia rates between the 2 protocols. Hypothesis test P values of Results: There was no statistically significant difference in age, sex, ethnicity, body mass index, level of hospital care or use of scheduled insulin for the 2 groups (P > 0.05 for all). Average blood glucose values were 160.45 and 169.98 mg/dL for the OP and NP, respectively (P = 0.063). There were 14 readings #40 mg/dL in the OP compared with 6 in the NP (P = 0.046). With the OP, 27 patients required dextrose treatment compared to 11 with the NP (P = 0.0097). The average length of hospitalization was longer for the NP compared with the OP (13.16 versus 6.56 days, P 5 0.00085). Conclusions: A less intensive subcutaneous insulin correction protocol in hospitalized patients resulted in similar glucose values with less severe hypoglycemia. However, it was associated with longer length of hospitalization.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of an adult hyperglycemic crises protocol based upon the 2009 American Diabetes Association (ADA) consensus statement.We performed a retrospective review of patients treated before and after protocol implementation at a university teaching hospital. A total of 256 adult patients met the criteria for diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) or hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS) and were treated with an insulin infusion between February 2011 and February 2012 (nonprotocol n = 143, protocol n = 113). Protocol efficacy was evaluated by assessing time to resolution of DKA or HHS, length of stay (LOS) in the intensive care unit (ICU), and LOS in the hospital. Protocol safety was evaluated by assessing the numbers of patients with hypoglycemic and hypokalemic events.Patients on the hyperglycemic crises protocol experienced a 9.2 hour (95% confidence interval (CI): 4.70-13.70; P.001) decrease in time to resolution, with nonprotocol patients (n = 143) resolving in 22.78 hours and protocol patients (n = 113) resolving in 13.58 hours. There was no difference in safety outcomes, including the number of patients with moderate hypoglycemia (blood glucose70 mg/dL), severe hypoglycemia (blood glucose50 mg/dL), or hypokalemia (K+3.3 mmol/L).Implementation of a hyperglycemic crises protocol decreased times to resolution of DKA and HHS without increasing the rate of hypoglycemia or hypokalemia.

Objective To compare Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX) calculations with and without bone mineral density (BMD) in predicting the 10-year probability of hip and major osteoporotic fractures (MOF). Methods A cross-sectional review of patients requiring screening for osteoporosis as part of their routine medical care was conducted. Postmenopausal women and men over 50 years of age who were never diagnosed with osteoporosis or treated with U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved agents for osteoporosis were included. Height, weight, FRAX questionnaire, femoral neck BMD, and T-score data were obtained. FRAX scores with BMD (FRAX/BMD) and without BMD (FRAX) were calculated. Subjects were separated on the basis of identical and different treatment recommendations. Fracture risk factors were compared between groups using simple Student’s t test analysis of numerical variables and Fisher’s exact test analysis of binary variables. Results Of 151 total subjects, 127 (84%) had identical fracture risk predictions with or without BMD included in the FRAX calculation. Thirty subjects met treatment criteria and 97 did not, but the FRAX prediction was the same with risk factors alone or with risk factors plus BMD. Age was the only risk factor that was significantly different between those with identical and different predictions (median age, 64.42 and 76.25 years, respectively; P

OBJECTIVE To determine whether a difference exists in the levels of high sensitivity C-reactive protein (Hs-CRP) in patients with and without calcific aortic valve disease (CAVD). PATIENTS AND METHODS This cross-sectional study consisted of 110 patients who had undergone echocardiographic examination from January 2005 to February 2006 at our institution. Information on demographic variables, coronary risk factors, and medications was obtained. More than 200 patients were excluded on the basis of any evidence of infection, active connective tissue disorder, rheumatoid arthritis, recent episodes of bleeding, acute fractures, bowel obstruction, or acute coronary syndrome or use of corticosteroids, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or antibiotic treatment. The values of Hs-CRP, total cholesterol, and erythrocyte sedimentation rate were included. RESULTS Of the 110 study subjects, 38 patients had aortic sclerosis, 36 patients had aortic stenosis, and 36 were controls. The mean Hs-CRP level in the control group was significantly lower (4.84±6.9 mg/L) compared with the levels in the groups with aortic sclerosis (14.9±19.6 mg/L) and aortic stenosis (13.6±17.3 mg/L) ( P =.01). No statistically significant difference was found between the patients in the aortic sclerosis and aortic stenosis groups. Among the patients with aortic stenosis, no significant correlation existed between Hs-CRP levels and aortic stenosis severity. CONCLUSIONS The Hs-CRP seems to have a significant association with CAVD during its early stage. The study findings did not have sufficient evidence to suggest the use of Hs-CRP as a marker of progression of calcific aortic stenosis. The Hs-CRP may have a role in identifying patients in the early stages of CAVD and in whom medical treatment may be beneficial to halt the progression to irreversible aortic valvular calcification and stenosis.