People with diabetes and people with obesity have an increased risk of hospitalisation, tend to have longer hospital stays, and have higher mortality when hospitalised (1–3). Diabetes management during inpatient care is challenging for healthcare staff. Maintaining blood glucose levels within the recommended target range (100–180mg/dL / 5.6–10.0mmol/L) is crucial for treatment outcomes (4). Hyperglycaemia during hospitalisation is associated with increased rates of complications and mortality (2) which is why regular monitoring of blood glucose levels with point-of-care (POC) capillary testing before meals and at night-time is recommended (4).
