Clinical Profile and Management of Patients with Newly Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Hospital Setting

Background: New-onset type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a common clinical scenario in the hospital settings. However, data on the baseline characteristics of these patients at diagnosis in Spain remain limited. Objectives: This study aims to describe the characteristics of 165 patients admitted to...

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Main Authors: Diego Muñoz Moreno, Gilberto Pérez López, Luis Antonio Álvarez-Sala Walther, José Antonio Rueda Camino, Javier Martín Vallejo, Olga González Albarrán
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Published: SAGE Publishing 2025-03-01
Series:Clinical Medicine Insights: Endocrinology and Diabetes
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/11795514251323831
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author Diego Muñoz Moreno
Gilberto Pérez López
Luis Antonio Álvarez-Sala Walther
José Antonio Rueda Camino
Javier Martín Vallejo
Olga González Albarrán
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Gilberto Pérez López
Luis Antonio Álvarez-Sala Walther
José Antonio Rueda Camino
Javier Martín Vallejo
Olga González Albarrán
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description Background: New-onset type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a common clinical scenario in the hospital settings. However, data on the baseline characteristics of these patients at diagnosis in Spain remain limited. Objectives: This study aims to describe the characteristics of 165 patients admitted to a Spanish tertiary hospital with new-onset T2DM. We analysed the use of different treatment regimens at discharge and metabolic control during follow-up. Methods: A retrospective, single-centre cohort study was conducted at General University Gregorio Marañón Hospital, between January 2018 and April 2021. Results: A total of 165 patients participated, with a mean age of 56.4 years, 62.4% of whom were men. Diabetes-related complications were observed in 24.8% of patients at diagnosis. Combined antidiabetic treatment was required in 87% of cases. The mean baseline HbA1c was 10.8%, which decreased by 4.9% after 8 months of follow-up. Conclusion: The clinical heterogeneity and severity of hyperglycaemia in this cohort presented management challenges, in contrast to outpatient settings. Monotherapy was rarely used, with higher adoption of SGLT-2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists compared to other studies. Additional research is needed to refine treatment strategies and optimize care for patients with newly diagnosed T2DM.
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spelling doaj-art-fb980019247e4e4687a83d2675c8dc072025-08-20T02:59:10ZengSAGE PublishingClinical Medicine Insights: Endocrinology and Diabetes1179-55142025-03-011810.1177/11795514251323831Clinical Profile and Management of Patients with Newly Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Hospital SettingDiego Muñoz Moreno0Gilberto Pérez López1Luis Antonio Álvarez-Sala Walther2José Antonio Rueda Camino3Javier Martín Vallejo4Olga González Albarrán5Universidad Europea de Madrid, SpainEndocrinology and Nutrition Department, General University Gregorio Marañón Hospital, Madrid, SpainInternal Medicine Department, General University Gregorio Marañón Hospital, Madrid, SpainInternal Medicine Department, Rey Juan Carlos University Hospital, Móstoles, Madrid, SpainDepartment of Biostatistics Unit, Salamanca Biomedical Research Institute (IBSAL), Salamanca, SpainEndocrinology and Nutrition Department, General University Gregorio Marañón Hospital, Madrid, SpainBackground: New-onset type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is a common clinical scenario in the hospital settings. However, data on the baseline characteristics of these patients at diagnosis in Spain remain limited. Objectives: This study aims to describe the characteristics of 165 patients admitted to a Spanish tertiary hospital with new-onset T2DM. We analysed the use of different treatment regimens at discharge and metabolic control during follow-up. Methods: A retrospective, single-centre cohort study was conducted at General University Gregorio Marañón Hospital, between January 2018 and April 2021. Results: A total of 165 patients participated, with a mean age of 56.4 years, 62.4% of whom were men. Diabetes-related complications were observed in 24.8% of patients at diagnosis. Combined antidiabetic treatment was required in 87% of cases. The mean baseline HbA1c was 10.8%, which decreased by 4.9% after 8 months of follow-up. Conclusion: The clinical heterogeneity and severity of hyperglycaemia in this cohort presented management challenges, in contrast to outpatient settings. Monotherapy was rarely used, with higher adoption of SGLT-2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists compared to other studies. Additional research is needed to refine treatment strategies and optimize care for patients with newly diagnosed T2DM.https://doi.org/10.1177/11795514251323831
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Javier Martín Vallejo
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Clinical Profile and Management of Patients with Newly Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Hospital Setting
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title_short Clinical Profile and Management of Patients with Newly Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Hospital Setting
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