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Impact of Bedtime Snack Consumption on Glycemic Control in Hospitalized Patients with Diabetes

Palumbo, Stacy
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1282316883

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2010, MS, University of Cincinnati, Allied Health Sciences: Nutrition.
An area of concern in the hospital setting is the occurrence of hyperglycemia in patients with or without pre-diagnosed diabetes. Snack administration is used to help control blood glucose levels, however, the amount of carbohydrates consumed from snacks inside and outside of the hospital and the actual blood glucose value prior to insulin administration need to be taken into account. This study identifies the possible gaps in care that may result from poor glucose management by examining the composition of diet from snacks inside and outside of the hospital, blood glucose levels and insulin administration. Eighty-two participants were drawn from the general medical ward and tray tickets, 24 hour diet recalls, and patient charts were used to collect data. The floor dietitian referred patients who met inclusion criteria and research assistants conducted interviews. The research assistants collected information on insulin administration and dosing along with all food consumed within the past 24 hours. Ideally, insulin should be adjusted based on the amount of carbohydrates that were consumed in the snack or meal. Findings from this study showed that insulin was not adjusted based on carbohydrate intake and snacks consumed from outside of the hospital were not accounted for when administering insulin. Becoming aware of the amount of carbohydrates that patients consume from snacks inside and outside of the hospital may help all medical professionals optimize care for this patient population. Results from this study pointed out research gaps that may be taken into consideration for future research studies to optimize insulin administration for improved glucose control.
Graciela Falciglia, PhD (Committee Chair)
Seung-Yeon Lee, PhD (Committee Member)
25 p.
Nutrition
bedtime snacks; hospitalized patients; hyperglycemia; snacks affecting blood glucose levels; carbohydrates

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  • Palumbo, S. (2010). Impact of Bedtime Snack Consumption on Glycemic Control in Hospitalized Patients with Diabetes [Master's thesis, University of Cincinnati]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1282316883

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Palumbo, Stacy. Impact of Bedtime Snack Consumption on Glycemic Control in Hospitalized Patients with Diabetes. 2010. University of Cincinnati, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1282316883.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Palumbo, Stacy. "Impact of Bedtime Snack Consumption on Glycemic Control in Hospitalized Patients with Diabetes." Master's thesis, University of Cincinnati, 2010. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ucin1282316883

    Chicago Manual of Style (17th edition)

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