Evaluation of Posttransplantation Diabetes Mellitus After Liver Transplantation: Assessment of Insulin Administration as a Risk Factor.

Background: Impaired glucose regulation posttransplantation can affect allograft survival and may lead to the development of posttransplant diabetes mellitus (PTDM).

Objectives: The primary purpose of this study is to assess the difference in insulin burden between liver transplant patients who develop PTDM and patients who do not.

Methods: This was a single-center, retrospective study.