April 17, 2020

Study: Patients with COVID-19, Diabetes, Uncontrolled Hyperglycemia Have Significantly Higher Mortality

According to new data from a quality improvement study, patients with diabetes experienced no diabetes-related readmissions, urgent care visits, or emergency department visits within 30 days of hospital discharge when their healthcare providers used Glytec’s eGlycemic Management System to guide insulin regimens prescribed at discharge.

Researchers at Eastern Virginia Medical School conducted the study and presented their findings earlier this month at the 17th Annual Diabetes Technology Meeting in Bethesda, Maryland.

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Diabetes patients at four times greater risk of death from COVID-19

APRIL 17, 2020 Diabetes patients at four times greater risk of death from COVID-19 Diabetic and hyperglycemic patients who contract COVID-19 are more than four times as likely to have complications that result in either death or longer hospital stays than their peers without those co-morbidities, according to a new study. An analysis of more than 1,100 COVID-19 patients hospitalized …

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COVID-19 Study Shows More than 4 Times In-Hospital Mortality Rate and Increased Length of Stay for Patients with Diabetes and Hyperglycemia

COVID-19 Study Shows More than 4 Times In-Hospital Mortality Rate and Increased Length of Stay for Patients with Diabetes and Hyperglycemia Glytec Research Reveals New Insights Into Important Risk Factors for the Large Population of COVID-19 Patients with Glycemic Control Issues WALTHAM, MASS. (April 17, 2020) – Glytec, the only provider of insulin management software across the continuum of care, …

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March 16, 2020

Dr. Bruce Bode Looks Back and Forward at Automated Glucose Control Systems in Hospital Settings at ATTD20

Dr. Bruce Bode Looks Back and Forward at Automated Glucose Control Systems in Hospital Settings at ATTD20 Close Concerns and diaTribe covered Glytec co-founder Dr. Bruce Bode’s presentation ATTD 2020 (Advanced Technologies & Treatments for Diabetes) as he explored the past, present and future of automated glucose control systems in hospital settings Dr. Bruce Bode summarized decades of experience in …

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March 1, 2020

Glytec and AdventHealth Highlight the Broad Impact of Electronic Glycemic Management at HIMSS 2020

MARCH 3, 2020 Glytec and AdventHealth Highlight the Broad Impact of Electronic Glycemic Management at HIMSS 2020 As One-Third of Patients Experience Increased Hospital Stays, Readmissions and Costs Due to Hypoglycemia and Hyperglycemia, eGMS Improves Outcomes and Quality of Care WALTHAM, MASS. (March 3, 2020) – Glytec, the only provider of insulin management software across the continuum of care, today …

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December 11, 2019

Two Case Studies Presented at IHI National Forum Demonstrate Use of Glytec’s Technology and Services Leads to Improved Glycemic Outcomes

AdventHealth Waterman and Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital showcased reductions in hypoglycemia and glycemic practice variation utilizing Glytec’s comprehensive systems approach to glucose management.

In partnership with clinical leaders from AdventHealth Waterman and Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, Glytec presented two storyboards at the IHI National Forum revealing significant quality and safety improvements for hospitalized patients receiving insulin therapy. On average, this population represents as many as one of every three patients admitted to a general ward and one of every two patients admitted to an intensive care unit. Both hospitals credit their collaboration with Glytec, including utilization of the company’s FDA-cleared decision support platform, eGlycemic Management System® (eGMS®), as well as the company’s highly-tailored quality improvement services.

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November 5, 2019

Survey Reveals Better Care Needed for Hospitalized Patients with Diabetes

Results of a nationwide survey indicate most hospitals do not employ best practices in glucose control, which leads to increased safety risks, higher readmission rates and significantly greater costs.

According to a recent survey, more than 75% of U.S. hospitals employ an outdated form of insulin therapy inconsistent with recommendations by the American Diabetes Association, American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists, Society of Hospital Medicine and other authoritative sources.

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October 16, 2019

Glytec Introduces Quality Team to Assist Healthcare Organizations With Achieving Clinical Excellence in Diabetes Care

Glytec, the pioneer of digital therapeutics, has hired an expert team of clinicians to help clients drive and sustain full adoption of best practices in glycemic management.

Hospitals and health systems looking to establish brand dominance, competitive distinction and clinical excellence in diabetes care can turn to a team of experts at Glytec dedicated to helping facilitate full adoption of best practices.

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September 12, 2019

WellStar Health System Expands Use of Glytec’s eGlycemic Management System®

Georgia’s largest health system is heightening the safety and efficacy of insulin therapy across its network of hospitals.

Known nationally for innovative care models, WellStar Health System, in partnership with Glytec, is taking proactive measures to optimize glycemic management for hospitalized patients. The not-for-profit health system is expanding use of Glytec’s patented and FDA-cleared eGlycemic Management System® (eGMS®) beyond its two largest facilities, WellStar Kennestone Hospital and WellStar Atlanta Medical Center, to an additional eight facilities in the Greater Atlanta and surrounding area.

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July 30, 2019

Northeast Georgia Medical Center to Implement eGlycemic Management System® from Glytec

The not-for-profit community medical center is partnering with Glytec to facilitate standardization of best practices in diabetes therapy management.

With as many as half of critical care patients either diagnosed with diabetes or at risk of hyperglycemia while hospitalized, Northeast Georgia Medical Center, in partnership with Glytec, is taking advanced measures to optimize glycemic management and ensure the safety and efficacy of insulin therapy. “Our organization is steadfastly committed to clinical excellence in diabetes care and glycemic management,” says Dr. Suhel Patel, Medical Director and Chair, Inpatient Medicine, Northeast Georgia Physicians Group. “By adopting the Glytec suite of technologies and services, our patients will receive insulin therapy that is personalized to their individual needs and carefully designed to support their recovery and transitions of care.”

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