Summary
Emergency management of hyperglycaemia in primary care was developed by the RACGP and the Australian Diabetes Society (ADS) to raise clinical awareness of hyperglycaemic emergencies in primary care by:
- Identifying clinically important patient presentations and risk factors
- Ensuring management of hyperglycaemic emergencies is optimised to prevent serious outcomes
This document should be read in conjunction with the relevant management flow charts (Figures 1 and 2), which provide information for the management of hyperglycaemic emergencies before patients arrive at hospital. This position statement should integrate with, but not replace, existing sick day, ambulance and hospital-based management protocols. Clinicians should consult existing local/regional or health pathways/protocols for inpatient management.
It is important to note this statement does not replace existing diagnostic guidelines for routine (non-emergency) presentations, and should not be used for evaluating hyperglycaemia associated with pregnancy where specialist advice on assessment and management must be sought.
Position Statement
Download the jointly-produced RACGP and Australian Diabetes Society clinical Position Statement which aims to assess and manage hyperglycaemic emergencies and prevent adverse outcomes – PDF (Posted: May, 2018)
