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    Deprescribing antihyperglycemic agents in older persons: evidence-based clinical practice guideline

    Farrell, B; Black, C; Thompson, W; McCarthy, L; Rojas-Fernandez, C; Lochnan, H; Shamji, S; Upshur, R; Bouchard, M; Welch, V.
    Can. fam. physician; 63 (11), 2017
    OBJECTIVE: To develop an evidence-based guideline to help clinicians make decisions about when and how to safely taper, stop, or switch antihyperglycemic agents in older adults. METHODS: We focused on the highest level of evidence available and sought input from primary care professionals in guideline de...
    Hyperglycemia/drug therapy, Hypoglycemic Agents/administration & dosage, Sulfonylurea Receptors/drug effects, Diabetes Mellitus/drug therapy, Clinical Decision-Making, Hypoglycemic Agents/adverse effects, Deprescriptions, Insulin/administration & dosage, Insulin/adverse effects
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    Guidelines for the use of an insulin infusion for the management of hyperglycemia in critically ill patients

    Jacobi, J; Bircher, N; Krinsley, J; Agus, M; Braithwaite, S. S; Deutschman, C; Freire, A. X; Geehan, D; Kohl, B; Nasraway, S. A; Rigby, M; Sands, K; Schallom, L; Taylor, B; Umpierrez, G; Mazuski, J; Schunemann, H.
    Crit. care med; 40 (12), 2012
    Objective: To evaluate the literature and identify important aspects of insulin therapy that facilitate safe and effective infusion therapy for a defined glycemic end point. Methods: Where available, the literature was evaluated using Grades of Recommendation, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRA...
    Critical Care, Hyperglycemia/drug therapy, Hypoglycemic Agents/administration & dosage, Insulin/administration & dosage, Cardiovascular Surgical Procedures, Trauma, Nervous System/blood, Wounds and Injuries/blood
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