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The American Diabetes Association (ADA) Scientific Sessions took place early this month and the team at Monarch was once again in attendance. With five days of comprehensive education and presentations, this year’s session was packed with updates, insights, and new announcements in diabetes care. While a swing through the exhibit hall shows the latest in the rapidly advancing diabetes technology,...

In late December, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) released the 2019 Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes. The standards, which were first introduced in 1989, have been updated every year to reflect the current state of diabetes practice. While multiple changes have been made to clarify recommendations and align with new evidence in the 2019 edition, here’s a high-level overview...

In part 1 and part 2 of this series, we provided answers to questions regarding the safety and improvement of inpatient glycemic control, as well as the recommended glycemic targets and how to achieve them. Today, we will explain the cost effectiveness of treatment, and the optimal strategies for the transition to outpatient care. Improving the inpatient glycemic control protocol...

In part 1 of this series, we provided answers to questions regarding the safety and improvement of inpatient glycemic control. Today, we will address recommended glycemic targets and how to achieve those targets. What glycemic targets can be recommended in different patient populations? Different glycemic targets are advised for different patient scenarios. For example, glucose targets are higher for patients...

In healthcare today, patients with diabetes are not only more likely to be hospitalized than patients without diabetes, they are also more likely to have longer durations of hospital stay. According to the American Diabetes Association, twenty-two percent of all hospital inpatient days were acquired by patients with diabetes. Hospital inpatient care accounted for half of the U.S. medical expenses...

This April, Monarch Medical Technologies will participate in the 25th annual Tour de Cure hosted by the American Diabetes Association in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Tour de Cure is a series of fundraising cycling events held in 44 states nationwide to benefit the American Diabetes Association. Monarch Medical Technologies is thrilled to be involved with the community at this year’s Tour...

ADA and Joint Commission Guidelines for Best Practices In part 1 of this series, we explained the risks and complications associated with inpatient glucose control. We learned that occurrences include hyperglycemia, hypoglycemia, poor treatment and/or lack of control, and hospital-acquired conditions. The American Diabetes Association (ADA) and The Joint Commission have created recommendations for diabetes care in the hospital. Some...

November is American Diabetes Month. What’s your diabetes IQ? How much do you really know about the disease? While EndoTool addresses the need for insulin therapy in hospitalized patients, a significant number of these patients have been previously diagnosed (or will be) with diabetes. In honor of American Diabetes Month, we thought we would take a step back and look...