Phase II study of tight glycaemic control in COPD patients with exacerbations admitted to the acute medical unit

摘要

BackgroundHyperglycaemia is associated with poor outcomes from exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Glycaemic control could improve outcomes by reducing infection, inflammation and myopathy. Most patients with COPD are managed on the acute medical unit (AMU) outside intensive care (ICU).