Correlation of Hemoglobin A1C and Outcomes in Patients Hospitalized With COVID-19.

Objective: Diabetes is a known risk factor for severe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). We conducted this study to determine if there is a correlation between hemoglobin A1C (HbA1C) level and poor outcomes in hospitalized patients with diabetes and COVID-19.

Methods: This is a retrospective, single-center, observational study of patients with diabetes (defined by an HbA1C level of ≥6.

Efficacy of Hybrid Closed-Loop Insulin Delivery System in a Hospital Setting: A Case Series.

Objective: We report a case series of 4 patients with type 1 diabetes who used hybrid closed-loop insulin pumps (Medtronic MiniMed 670 G) during hospitalization.

Methods: Clinical data and point-of-care glucose values are presented for each patient. Glucose values are shown graphically while in manual mode as well as in auto mode.

THYROTOXIC PERIODIC PARALYSIS IN A COMPETITIVE BODYBUILDER WITH THYROTOXICOSIS FACTITIA.

Objective: We report a case of thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP) in a bodybuilder who developed paralysis secondary to thyrotoxicosis factitia after taking a supplement containing thyroid hormone. Interestingly, the patient had no intrinsic thyroid disease. Prompt recognition of thyrotoxicosis is critical to avoid progression of paralysis and subsequent complications.