Abnormal Blood Sugar Tests in Diabetic Patients During Colonoscopy Preparation

March 6, 2020 updated by: Myong Ki Baeg, Catholic Kwandong University
Type 2 diabetes is rapidly increasing globally and has been associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer. Therefore, the numbers of diabetic patients who will undergo colonoscopic screening are expected to grow exponentially. Colonoscopic preparation entails prolonged fasting, cessation of anti-diabetic medication and ingestion of preparation medications. This may put the diabetic patient at risk of potentially dangerous hypo- or hyperglycemia. However, studies regarding the safety of colonoscopic preparation in diabetic are lacking. In this study, the investigators aim to discover the prevalence of abnormal glucose levels in diabetic patients who undergo colonoscopy. The investigators also aim to find out risk factors for abnormal glucose levels and develop a safe preparation protocol.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

  1. Type 2 diabetes subjects who will undergo colonoscopy will be prospectively enrolled when visiting the outpatient clinic.
  2. Subjects will be instructed to fast from 6pm of the day before colonoscopy.
  3. Subjects will be instructed to abstain from diabetes medication while the subjects fast.
  4. Subjects who are scheduled to undergo colonoscopy in the morning will take colonoscopy preparation medication (2L (liter) of polyethylene glycol with ascorbic acid) in a split dose (i.e. 1L from 8-10 pm of the day before colonoscopy and 1L 4-6 hours before colonoscopy). Those who will undergo colonoscopy in the afternoon will take 2L of the preparation medication 6 hours before colonoscopy.
  5. Subjects will be instructed to take the preparation medication at rate of 250 mL every 10 to 15 minutes.
  6. Upon arrival at the endoscopy center of International St. Mary's hospital, subjects will be given a self-administered questionnaire which will ask about their age, gender, duration of diabetes, type of diabetes medication, time of last diabetes medication taken, knowledge of hypo/hyperglycemia symptoms, previous hypo/hyperglycemia experience, self-treatment of hypoglycemia (if done), total amount of colonoscopy preparation medication ingested, total fasting time and time of last preparation medication ingested.
  7. Subjects will have vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate) taken and their capillary glucose levels checked using the Accu-Chek Performa.
  8. Any subjects with capillary glucose levels <70mg/dL or >250mg/dL will be reported to the attending physician. Those with an initial glucose level <70mg/dL will be given a piece of candy and have their glucose rechecked in 10 mins. Subjects will be asked if the hypoglycemic symptoms (if any) have abated. Those with a glucose level >250mg/dL will undergo hydration with normal saline at 120 ml/Hr. Those who do not respond to treatment or are in critical condition will be moved to the Emergency department for treatment. Subjects who respond to treatment will have their glucose levels checked after colonoscopy before undergoing discharge. Those with abnormal levels upon follow-up testing will be sent to either the endocrinology outpatient clinic or the emergency room depending on their clinical severity.
  9. All data will be recorded by initials with patient identities masked. All data will be kept in a locked and secure location by the principal investigator.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

187

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

20 years to 75 years (ADULT, OLDER_ADULT)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Type 2 diabetes
  • Between ages of 20-75
  • Undergo colonoscopy at International St. Mary's Hospital

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Type 1 diabetes patients
  • Did not undergo colonoscopy preparation
  • Did not meet fasting requirements
  • Have known current infectious diseases
  • Have known cancer and/or are under cancer treatment
  • Are under intravenous fluid therapy during colonoscopy

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: OTHER
  • Allocation: NA
  • Interventional Model: SINGLE_GROUP
  • Masking: NONE

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
OTHER: Diabetes group
Type 2 diabetes patients undergoing colonoscopy with preparation with 2L of polyethylene glycol.
Colonoscopy preparation using standard preparation with 2L of polyethylene glycol.
Other Names:
  • Have not taken diabetes medication since 6pm of the day before colonoscopy.
  • Have fasted since 6pm of the day before colonoscopy.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Abnormal Glucose Levels After Colonoscopic Preparation
Time Frame: 30 minutes before colonoscopy
Count of patients with Serum glucose levels < 70mg/dL or >250mg/dL
30 minutes before colonoscopy

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Cognition of Hypoglycemic Symptoms
Time Frame: 30 minutes before colonoscopy
Subjects awareness of hypoglycemic symptoms - by questionnaire 96 subjects were aware of hypoglycemic symptoms and could recognize them.
30 minutes before colonoscopy
Number of Participants With Self-treatment and Relief of Hypoglycemic Symptoms
Time Frame: From colonoscopy preparation beginning to day 1 after colonoscopy
Discover if self-treatment of hypoglycemic symptoms relieves hypoglycemia and associated symptoms
From colonoscopy preparation beginning to day 1 after colonoscopy

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Myong Ki Baeg, MD, PhD, International St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic Kwandong University

Publications and helpful links

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Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (ACTUAL)

March 25, 2017

Primary Completion (ACTUAL)

December 31, 2019

Study Completion (ACTUAL)

December 31, 2019

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

April 3, 2017

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 6, 2017

First Posted (ACTUAL)

April 12, 2017

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (ACTUAL)

March 20, 2020

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

March 6, 2020

Last Verified

March 1, 2020

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • IS16OASI0026

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.

No

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