Hypoglycaemia episodes in older diabetic adults undergoing haemodialysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Diabetes significantly contributes to chronic kidney disease and end-stage kidney disease. With advancing haemodialysis (HD) technology and an ageing HD population, glycaemic control has become increasingly complex. Herein, we aimed to analyse the blood glucose fluctuations and hypoglycaemia risk factors in older adults with diabetes undergoing HD.

Methods

This study included older adults with diabetes undergoing HD (April-July 2024). Continuous glucose monitoring assessed glycaemic profiles, comparing HD and non-HD days. Subgroup analyses examined all-day, dialysis-related, post-dialysis, and nocturnal hypoglycaemia.

Results

Among 104 participants, 57 (54.8%) experienced hypoglycaemia on HD days versus 25 (24.0%) on non-HD days (P < .001). Two hours

SUBMITTER: Li J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12605747 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature