Trends in antidiabetes medication use among hospitalised patients with type 2 diabetes: a retrospective single-centre cohort study.
Nicole MeierRahel LaagerClaudia GregorianoPhilipp SchützBeat MuellerTristan StrujaAlexander KutzPublished in: BMJ open (2024)
These real-world data from 2019 to 2022 demonstrate a significant shift in antidiabetes medications within the in-hospital setting, with decreased use of sulfonylureas and increased prescriptions of SGLT-2i, especially in hospitalisations with CVD or CKD. This trend aligns with international guidelines and indicates swift adaptation by healthcare providers, signalling a move towards more effective diabetes management.