Burden of impaired awareness of hypoglycemia in people with diabetes undergoing hemodialysis.

Hellena Hailu Habte-AsresYutong JiangMiranda RosenthalDavid Collins Wheeler

Published in: BMJ open diabetes research & care (2024)

We observed that 23.2% of individuals with diabetes undergoing hemodialysis had IAH. IAH was more prevalent in people who reported a fear of hypoglycemia and had a history of severe hypoglycemia episode. The study highlights the unmet needs and disparities in access to diabetes technology within this population.

Keyphrases

type diabetes
glycemic control
cardiovascular disease
peritoneal dialysis
end stage renal disease
chronic kidney disease
insulin resistance
weight loss
healthcare
early onset
risk factors