Efficacy and safety of liraglutide for perioperative blood glucose control in diabetic subjects within enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols - Randomized prospective study for perioperative diabetes control within enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols

iraglutide was shown to be a more effective option than insulin therapy because (1) glycemic levels were more stable; (2) the number of patients requiring additional insulin according to the insulin sliding scale was significantly smaller (p = 0.005); (3) the insulin dosage required on the day of surgery was significantly smaller (p = 0.004); (4) the additional insulin volume required was significantly less for patients throughout the perioperative period (p = 0.001).