What to do for a diabetic patient who underwent an ileal bladder surgery, had good blood glucose levels at home on gliclazide (a sulfonylurea), which was stopped post-operatively, is eating well, but still has hyperglycemia despite therapy?

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From the Guidelines

Reprendre le traitement antidiabétique oral préopératoire, en particulier le gliclazide, est la meilleure option pour ce patient diabétique qui a subi une chirurgie de l'ileon et qui présente une hyperglycémie persistante malgré l'insuline. Spécifiquement :

  • Réintroduire le gliclazide à la dose préopératoire, car il a déjà démontré son efficacité pour contrôler les niveaux de glucose sanguin chez ce patient avant la chirurgie 1.
  • Continuer l'échelle d'insuline rapide en ajustant les doses selon les glycémies, car l'insuline est nécessaire pour contrôler les niveaux de glucose sanguin, en particulier en période postopératoire 1.
  • Surveiller étroitement la fonction rénale et les glycémies, car la réintroduction des antidiabétiques oraux et l'ajustement des doses d'insuline nécessitent une surveillance rigoureuse pour éviter les complications telles que l'hypoglycémie ou la néphrotoxicité 1. Justification : Le patient avait un bon contrôle glycémique préopératoire avec le gliclazide. L'arrêt de ce médicament en postopératoire a probablement contribué à l'hyperglycémie persistante malgré l'insuline. La reprise de l'alimentation permet maintenant de réintroduire les antidiabétiques oraux. Le gliclazide stimule la sécrétion d'insuline, ce qui devrait permettre un meilleur contrôle glycémique que l'insuline seule, tout en réduisant le risque d'hypoglycémie. Les études récentes recommandent de réintroduire les antidiabétiques oraux après une chirurgie, en particulier si le patient avait un bon contrôle glycémique avant la chirurgie 1.

From the Research

Management of Hyperglycemia in Diabetic Patient Post-Ileal Bladder Surgery

  • The patient was previously on gliclazide, a sulfonylurea, which was stopped post-operatively 2, 3, 4.
  • Despite eating well, the patient still has hyperglycemia, indicating the need for alternative or additional glucose-lowering strategies 5, 6.
  • Studies have shown that gliclazide can be effective in improving blood glucose control in type 2 diabetic patients, with a modified release formulation allowing for once-daily administration 2, 3.
  • Combination therapy with insulin and gliclazide may also be beneficial in reducing insulin requirements and improving glycemic control 5.
  • Comparison of gliclazide with insulin as initial treatment modality in newly diagnosed type 2 diabetes showed that insulin treatment exceeded gliclazide in the remission (drug-free) rate 6.

Potential Treatment Options

  • Re-initiation of gliclazide, potentially with a modified release formulation, to improve blood glucose control 2, 3.
  • Addition of insulin therapy to gliclazide, as combination therapy may be beneficial in reducing insulin requirements and improving glycemic control 5.
  • Consideration of alternative glucose-lowering agents, such as nateglinide, although gliclazide may be more effective in achieving glycemic control 4.

Monitoring and Adjustment

  • Close monitoring of blood glucose levels and adjustment of treatment as needed to achieve optimal glycemic control 2, 3, 5, 4, 6.
  • Regular assessment of HbA1c levels to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment and make adjustments as necessary 2, 3, 6.

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