Hyperglycemia grand rounds: descriptive findings of outcomes from a continuing education intervention to improve glycemic control and prevent hypoglycemia in the hospital setting.

Unlabelled: Hyperglycemia is common in the hospital in-patient setting and is associated with adverse outcomes. Healthcare professionals (HCPs) often fail to use best practices established to manage this condition or to coordinate care among team members.

Objectives: The objective of the Hyperglycemia Grand Rounds (HGR) continuing education initiative was to improve knowledge levels in a team setting, leading to improved clinical competence, evidence-based behaviors, and improved patient care.

Exenatide extended-release: a once weekly treatment for patients with type 2 diabetes.

Background: This article reviews the clinical efficacy, safety, and patient outcomes literature on the first once weekly treatment for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), exenatide extended-release (ER).

Methods: Relevant literature on exenatide ER and T2DM was identified through PubMed database searches from inception until April 2014.

Results: Exenatide ER is the first medication for the treatment of T2DM dosed on a weekly schedule.