Did hospitals follow the rules? new study examines diabetes care before, during, and after major surgery

NCT ID NCT07349199

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This completed study looked at how well Danish hospitals followed official guidelines for managing blood sugar in people with diabetes who had major, non-cardiac surgery. Researchers reviewed records from over 13,000 patients treated between 2017 and 2023. They focused on whether the right amount of insulin was given when blood sugar was too high, aiming to identify gaps in care and improve patient safety.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If the findings show where care often falls short, they could help hospitals improve diabetes management around surgery, potentially reducing complications.

What could go wrong

This is an observational study looking back at past records, so it cannot prove cause and effect. The results may not apply to other countries or healthcare systems.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

diabetes mellitus type 1 diabetes mellitus type 2 diabetes mellitus

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Copenhagen University Hospital, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg, Copenhagen, Denmark

    Copenhagen, 2400, Denmark